Degutis Insights » Volunteering http://www.degutis.com/blog rambling, rambling, rambling Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:46:48 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 National Day of Service 2008 – Help Home of the Sparrow http://www.degutis.com/blog/national-day-of-service-2008-hos/ http://www.degutis.com/blog/national-day-of-service-2008-hos/#comments Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:56:12 +0000 Al http://www.degutis.com/blog/?p=611 Today we remember Martin Luther King. This day is also being observed as the National Day of Service. How are you doing your part? Seth Godin lists a number of great ideas on how you can be of service today or any day.

I’d like to add one more option: volunteering.

Judy has been a volunteer at the Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store for over six months. Proceeds from The Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Stores help support the Home of the Sparrow McHenry County Interfaith Shelter Program.

Home of the Sparrow provides transitional housing and supportive services to homeless women and children in northern Illinois. Home of the Sparrow’s mission is to empower individuals and families to eliminate homelessness, joblessness and hunger by teaching self-reliance, independence and self-discipline. The program goals and objectives of HOS specifically focus on individuals and families who were homeless and now participate in our program. Every facet of HOS’ program is designed to foster independence and teach life skills to help break the cycle that perpetuates homelessness.

Make a difference in someone’s life today by helping out this great organization, whether through a donation or volunteering your time.

Volunteer opportunities

Donate to Home of the Sparrow

~ Posted by Al Degutis

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