Inspiration Corporation–Catalyst for Self-Reliance : The Living Room Cafe : Referral Process

the living room cafe

Referral Process

The Living Room Cafe accepts walk-ins and referrals of qualified applicants from many social service organizations. To qualify, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements: Individuals and families who are homeless. Individuals and families who are at-risk of homelessness with factors including: - Received a late rent payment notice or eviction notice - Unemployment - Underemployment - Low income/insufficient income to meet family needs - Inadequate/unaffordable housing - Overcrowded housing - Dilapidated housing No recent history of violence. Proof of being drug- and alcohol-free for 30 days Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian Individuals and families must show a commitment to changing their lives and becoming self-sufficient		Once a referral is made, a case manager will then call within a day to set up an intake appointment for the client. During the intake appointment, the case manager will discuss the details of the Cafe program and the goals of the client. If the client meets the eligibility requirements and wants to become a guest, they will be taken into the program, provisionally, until the case manager receives results from a drug test. Join our Referral Network Email the Case Management Team
Breakfast		Dinner

Saturday: 10:00am–11:00am Sunday: 10:00am–11:00am		Monday: 6:00pm–7:00pm Wednesday: 6:30pm–7:30pm
Community Breakfast

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the Month: 8:30am–9:30am

our programs

Supportive Services
Inspiration Cafe
The Living Room Cafe
Art For All
Healthy Living
Engagement Center

the living room cafe

The Living Room Cafe
Services
Case Management
Meal Schedule
Referral Process
Rules

our mission
In an atmosphere of dignity and respect, Inspiration Corporation helps people who are
affected by homelessness and poverty to improve their lives and increase self-sufficiency
through the provision of social services, employment training and placement, and housing.

		Inspiration Corporation is a proud member of the United Way of Metro Chicago.

Download the Notice of Uses and Disclosures.