Our founder, Krista Jones, took a much-deserved break from writing for the June 2018 Edition of “The Chirp”, the official Sparrow’s Nest newsletter, but her inspirational note will return soon. Still, there are some exciting highlights to this month’s Chirp: The Big Band Sound is bringing Broadway to Poughkeepsie in July to benefit Sparrow’s Nest! Thanks […]
The April 2018 Edition of “The Chirp”, the official Sparrow’s Nest newsletter, features an inspirational note from founder Krista Jones. We are celebrating our fifth anniversary this month and kicking it off with our new expansion further into Putnam, Ulster and Orange counties. I can’t think of a better way to commemorate this milestone than […]
The February 2018 Edition of “The Chirp”, the official Sparrow’s Nest newsletter, features an inspirational note from founder Krista Jones. I love the smell of Spring. Yes, I believe Spring has its own smell and it smells like new beginnings…and I love new beginnings. Spring gives us the chance to start over again each year, […]
It took a little rain, a little sunshine, and a lot of tender care, but we’re finally ready. Sparrow’s Nest of the Hudson Valley is excited to share with the community the expansion of their mission from delivering within a 20 mile radius to now, a 35 mile radius of the kitchen located in Wappingers […]
The January 2018 Edition of “The Chirp”, the official Sparrow’s Nest newsletter, features an inspirational note from founder Krista Jones. According to national research, this week is the saddest week of the year. It is considered the most stressful week because it is normally the week all our bills come in from holiday shopping. Couple […]
The December 2017 Edition of “The Chirp”, the official Sparrow’s Nest newsletter, features an inspirational note from founder Krista Jones. In our household, our children do not purchase gifts for each other. Instead, we ask them to come up with a few kind words to describe their sibling and find a local charity to donate […]
The November 2017 Edition of “The Chirp”, the official Sparrow’s Nest newsletter, features an inspirational note from founder Krista Jones. It’s the hustle and bustle time of year, when families gather together to celebrate Thanksgiving. This year, I thought it would be a great time to reflect on what I am thankful for. I am […]
Hudson Valley Magazine recently interviewed Krista Jones, the Executive Director of Sparrow’s Nest, for an article that was published September 27th, 2017. Sheila Kimball featured two local women who are helping to feed their communities. “We’re supplying a simple meal, but for a cancer patient or caregiver this is huge,” says [Executive Director, Krista] Jones. […]
Under a bright blue sky at the beginning of September, three ribbons were formally cut to welcome Sparrow’s Nest of the Hudson Valley’s expansion of their new kitchen. The Executive Director, Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and community celebrated on this rare occasion where the Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce, New Paltz Chamber of […]
From Wonder Woman to Superman, Sparrow’s Nest Runners to Spider-Man, over 475 heroes ran during the 4th Annual Super Hero 5K and Family Fun Day on September 10,2017, at James Baird State Park in Pleasant Valley, raising over $30,000. Because of your support, we will continue to run for those who can’t. Thank you so […]