award winning programs
Through its supportive services, employment, and housing programs, Inspiration Corporation assists more than 3,000 individuals and families affected by homelessness and poverty each year - serving as a catalyst for self-reliance.

Open Case Management offers case management, information and referral services, and direct financial support to any community members, typically to address a temporary crisis or transition. In partnership with Emergency Fund, Inspiration Corporation provides cash grants to prevent eviction and homelessness.

Cafe Too, is a culinary job-training program including an award-winning restaurant open to the public at 4715 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood;

The Employment Project, offers career services, employment preparation training, tuition subsidies, employer outreach, and job placement and retention services throughout Chicago;

Community Voice Mail, offers free, 24-hour voice mail service for phoneless, homeless and low-income individuals enabling them to connect with family, employers, housing and service providers;

The Engagement Center, provides daytime social services, laundry, showers and bag lunches in a warm and safe environment;

Housing Services, offers a housing locator, rent subsidies and social services to help individuals and families find and maintain permanent housing.

Please click on the links to the right for more information about Inspiration Corporation’s programs.

Housing Services
Housing Services

Employment Services
The Employment Project
Cafe Too
Community Voice Mail