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.

Inspiration Kitchens™, is a food service job-training program which includes 2 restaurants open to the public. One is our award-winning Inspiration Kitchens–Uptown, at 4715 N. Sheridan Road in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood and the other is our newly opened LEED certified Inspiration Kitchens–Garfield Park, at 3504 W. Lake Street just 2 blocks from the Garfield Park Conservatory.

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;

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
Inspiration Kitchens
Community Voice Mail