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Why Walk?

More than half of the individuals served by Home of the Sparrow are children.  Children experiencing homelessness, instability, and uncertainty right here in our community.

The Hope for Children Walk is more than just a walk. It’s a one-mile journey (four laps) around our headquarters, with each lap representing a critical part of that journey: Hope, Opportunity, Support, and Impact.

With every step, you’ll experience the path families take—from the moment hope begins, to gaining access to opportunity, to the support that surrounds them, and ultimately, the stability and brighter future your support makes possible.

When you walk, you’re not just raising funds—you’re helping children and families move from crisis to stability.

Together, we can change the story—one step, one lap, one family at a time.

Walk Details

Check out all of our cool activities!

Free for everyone:

  • Fun Walk
  • Live Entertainment by The Bloodline Family Band
  • Vendor Booths
  • Bags Games
  • Arts & Crafts Station

Don't forget to bring your camp chairs or picnic blankets!

Food Trucks will be joining us for the event. Stop in for delicious Semper Fi BBQ, tasty Snack Attack Popcorn & cool down with the Tropical Chill Ice Cream Truck!

We recommend bring cash for optional purchases.

Extra parking is available at Kishwaukee Brewing, Luster Leaf & Land Air Sea. 

Sponsors

Fundraising Activities

Let's put the fun in fundraising!

  • DUNK HOS LEADERSHIP! Our Leadership Team is taking a swim for the team and competing to see who can sell the most throws. Take a throw for $10 or 3 throws for $25
  • CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES WRISTBAND- The wristband will provide unlimited access to our Bounce House, Duck Draw, Ring Toss & Feed the Frogs Game. Kids 4-17 will win tickets for fun prizes! Cost: $10
  • RAFFLE BASKETS- Stop by the event and check out fun prizes! Cost is 5 tickets for $25, 10 tickets for $40 or 20 tickets for $50

Event Date:

Saturday, June 6, 2026

Location:

Home of the Sparrow Headquarters

1991 Duncan Place

Woodstock, IL 60098

Time:

10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Fun Walk * Food Trucks * Live Music * Kids Games * Raffles

9:30 am - Check-in opens

10:00 am - Entertainment begins

10:45 am - Welcome

11:00 am - Walk Begins

1:15 pm - Award Ceremony

 

Contact Us:

Home of the Sparrow

1991 Duncan Place

Woodstock, IL 60098

Lindsay Daly Post

815-271-5444

events@hosparrow.org