Inspiration Kitchens & The Employment Project placed 150 people into jobs & 58 people into further education & training opportunities.

Success Stories

Inspiration Kitchens alumni Jermaine and Curtis are putting their skills to work at Mastro’s Restaurants. "I couldn't work at a better place," Curtis says, and Jermaine adds, "My time at Inspiration Corporation was inspiring. I wish everyone who's in need could have the chance to get their training."

advisory board

Fern Bogot, Co-Chair

Consulting Fern

Cynthia Brown, Co-Chair

Mickey's Linen & Towel Supply

Lisa Nigro, Honorary Chair

Founder of Inspiration Corporation

Charlie Frankel

Easy-Ware Corporation

David Freeman

Textura Corporation

Andrew Geer

Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.

Charles Golbert

Jonathan Goldsmith

Spacca Napoli Pizzeria

Utica J. Gray, MPA

Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly (H.O.M.E.)

Steven Gross

Real Life Weddings

Elbert Hatley

The Wine Guide

Michael Hunley

Food For Thought

Jennifer Kihm

Founder of The Living Room Cafe and Owner of Tastybeat

Anne Klassman

Amelia Kohm

Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago

Mike Kuhn

Professional Chef

Miriam Lichstein

Financial Consultant

Harry Maddix

Inspiration Cafe Alumnus

Alison Miller, PsyD

Psychologist, Speaker and Owner of Life Essentials

Craig Ostroff

Independent Consultant, Founder of Sweet Brownies

Christopher Persons

Capitol Hill Housing, Seattle

Celena Roldan

Erie Neighborhood House

Hipolito "Paul" Roldan

Hispanic Housing Development Corporation

Liz Sarnik