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Following are the items that Inspiration Corporation is currently in need of:

Meals Program

  • Fresh produce
  • Fresh meats
  • Gift certificates to grocery stores (Dominick's/Jewel)
  • Pancake mix & pancake syrup
  • Assorted breakfast cereals
  • Canned chicken or salmon
  • Orange juice concentrate
  • Sugar, flour or salt
  • Pre-sweetened drink mix: fruit punch, lemonade or ice tea
  • Non-perishable food items for food pantry
Office Supplies
  • Dry-erase markers/erasers
  • Glue sticks
  • Postage stamps
  • Manila folders
  • Envelopes: No.10, 9x12, 6.5x9.5
  • Pens, pens and more pens
  • Post-it® notes
  • Wite-out®
  • Binder clips: all sizes
  • Nametags
  • 8.5 x 11 paper: (all colors)
  • 8.5 x 14 paper (white)
  • Paper punch reinforcements
  • Scotch® Tape
  • Antibacterial wipes
  • Push pins
  • Paper cutter
  • Mailing seals (clear, 1")
  • Bulletin boards (2' x 3'; 3'x4')
  • Three-hole punch
  • LCD projector
  • Vacuum
  • Power drill
  • Hammer
  • Channel lock pliers
Cafe Equipment/Supplies
  • Rubber floor mats (for kitchen)
  • Stainless steel mounted shelving
  • Fans (box or circular)
  • Non-stick omelet pans
  • Cambro® storage containers
  • Garbage cans
  • Cutting boards
  • Chafing dishes
  • Heat lamps
  • Measuring cups
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Antibacterial hand sanitizer
  • Film wrap & aluminum foil
  • Hotel pans
  • Sanitizer buckets
  • Plastic drinking glasses (medium to large size, non-disposable)
  • Disposable plates & cups
  • Coffee cups
  • Cereal bowls
Computer Supplies
  • Computers (at least Pentium® III with mouse and keyboard; 10GB hard drive with Ethernet Card)
  • Printer cartridges (Minolta Magicolor 2300 DL, HP Laser Jet 4+, NEC Superscript 870)
  • Hard drives (at least 10 GB)
  • CD/CD-RW drives
  • Blank CDs/CD-RWs
Housing Program
  • Microwaves, toasters, small kitchen appliances
  • TVs, DVD players, home electronics
  • Alarm clocks/radios
  • Bed linens & blankets
  • Pillows & pillow cases
  • Towels (kitchen and/or bath)
  • Dishes & flatware
  • Pots & pans
  • Furniture (beds, dressers, couches, dinette sets)
  • Lamps
  • Framed art/posters
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Household items
If you have any questions or if you can assist Inspiration Corporation by donating any of the items for our Housing Program specifically, please call Faye Stauber, Housing Services Manager, at 773/878-0981 x 236. Thank You!

Engagement Center
  • Hand soap
  • Bars of body soap
  • Shaving Cream
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Shampoo
  • Vacuum
  • Framed artwork
  • Books, magazines, and boardgames
  • Art supplies
  • Gas dryer
If you have any questions or if you can assist Inspiration Corporation by donating any of the items for our Engagement Center specifically, please call David Erickson, Supportive Services Coordinator, at 773/878-0981 x 218. Thank You!

Healthy Living Program
  • Massage chair face covers
  • Secular, inspirational daily readings/quote books
  • Personal care products: toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and deodorant (travel sizes preferred)
  • Anti bacterial hand soap
Art for All Program
  • Tickets to plays/movies/museums
  • Sponsors for events (bowling, etc.)
Clinical Services Program
  • CTA fare cards
  • Daily planners
  • Baby changing table

If you have any questions or if you can assist Inspiration Corporation by donating any of the listed items, please call Jennifer Pugh, Assistant Director of Finance and Administration, at 773/878-0981 x 201. Thank You!


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