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If you have any questions about donating any of the items in our list below, please call Evan at 773-878-0981 x221. You may make a donation using any of the following methods.

By phone
773-878-0981 x221
By mail
4554 N. Broadway
Suite 207
Chicago, IL 60640
Online
Via Groundspring.

We accept (Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover)

The following are items that Inspiration Corporation is currently in need of:

Meals Program (click to view)

  • 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 such as fruit punch, lemonade or ice tea
  • Non-perishable food items for food pantry

Office Supplies (click to view)

  • Dry-erase markers/erasers
  • Glue sticks
  • Postage stamps
  • Manila folders
  • Envelopes: No.10, 9x12, 6.5x9.5
  • Resume Paper
  • 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
  • Commercial Vacuum
  • Power drill
  • Hammer
  • Channel lock pliers
  • Greeting or congratulations cards

Cafe Equipment/Supplies (click to view)

  • 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 (click to view)

  • Computers (at least Pentium® IV with mouse and keyboard; 50GB hard drive with Ethernet Card; memory expansion up to 2 GB)
  • Printer cartridges (Minolta Magicolor 2300 DL, HP Laser Jet 4+, NEC Superscript 870)
  • Hard drives (at least 50 GB)
  • Flat screen monitors
  • Keyboards with USB connection
  • CD/CD-RW drives
  • Blank CDs/CD-RWs
  • Flash drives

Housing Program (click to view)

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 Latina McMillan at 773-878-0981 x236.
  • 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
  • School supplies (backpacks, pencils, folders, crayons)
  • Any items that would welcome our clients into their new homes!

Supportive Services (click to view)

If you have any questions or if you can assist Inspiration Corporation by donating any of the items for our Supportive Services specifically, please call Kara at 773-878-0981 x249.
  • Hand soap
  • Bars of body soap
  • Shaving cream
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant
  • Razors
  • Shampoo
  • Female sanitary products
  • Mouthwash
  • Lotion
  • Combs
  • Dental floss

Healthy Living Program (click to view)

  • 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
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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.


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