News Regarding Living Room Cafe
Dear friends and supporters, I am writing to let you know about a decision that our Board and senior staff have had to make regarding the Living Room Cafe. I wish that I was writing to share better...
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Inspiration Corporation Listed Among Top Chicago Charities by Chicago Magazine
We are proud to share with our supporters that Inspiration Corporation has been featured on Chicago Magazine’s “20 Best Charities in Chicago” list! This recognition is thanks in part to the tremendous...
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November 2015 Volunteer Group of the Month
Parminder and Friends assembling lunches. Within the last year, Inspiration Corporation has been so lucky to have gained the support of a group of friends and family, led by Parminder Batra who got...
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December 2015 Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Nick Albin, our December 2015 Volunteer of the Month! For the past year, Nick has been volunteering with Inspiration Corporation and can usually be found serving breakfast in the...
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Latepa’s Story
So much can happen in a year, and Latepa, a graduate of our Foodservice Training program, is living proof of that. She had all but given up after years of struggling to stay out of poverty, but now...
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Getting in the Field: Engagement as a Pathway to Social Justice
Each year, AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps recruits people from the full spectrum of Jewish life to spend a year working on urban poverty issues as full-time employees in local non-profit...
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January 2016 Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Julio Lopez, our January 2016 Volunteer of the Month! Julio has only been volunteering with Inspiration Corporation for a few months, but he has already become a pivotal part of our...
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Richard’s Story
Richard has been a part of the Inspiration Corporation community since 2012. When he’s not cooking for diners at Inspiration Kitchens – Garfield Park, Richard can often be seen visiting with friends...
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February 2016 Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Beth R., our February 2016 Volunteer of the Month! Beth is a previous participant of Inspiration Corporation who decided last June to give back through our volunteer program, and...
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Ed Takes the Spotlight
Ed poses with his batons. Since March 2015, Ed F. has been a dedicated member of Inspiration Corporation through our connection with the Wilson Men’s Hotel. During his time with us, Ed has worked with...
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March 2016 Volunteers of the Month
As One Inspired Evening approaches, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank our incredible committee of volunteers who have graciously logged countless hours to make this year’s event a success....
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Phyllis Gets Motivated
Phyllis is a dedicated graduate of our 4-week Employment Preparation Training program, and she has been with Inspiration Corporation since May of 2014. A life-long Chicagoan and the youngest of 9...
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April 2016 Volunteer of the Month
Our April Volunteer of the Month, Jon Heuring, is particularly special to Inspiration Corporation for many reasons. Not only has he been volunteering as a breakfast cook on a regular basis for over 10...
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“I Try to be an Inspiration”
We are so proud to share the story of Arnold, a graduate of our Foodservice Training program who is now gainfully employed and providing motivation for new students who are hoping to reach the same...
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May 2016 Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Ryan C., our May 2016 Volunteer of the Month! It is typical for Ryan to fill an average of 15 volunteer shifts in a month, which is an ENORMOUS help to our Meals Program as we can...
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Why We Should Preserve Supportive Housing
Without an Illinois state budget, Inspiration Corporation has struggled to provide essential supportive services to the agency’s Housing Services participants. Over the course of the fiscal year, the...
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Shalonda –“I want better for my kids.”
Now 11-months into the fiscal year with no budget, Inspiration Corporation has had to make difficult cuts to its Housing Services program, which provides homeless individuals and families with the...
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Andrea –“Am I gonna be homeless again?”
Now 11-months into the fiscal year with no budget, Inspiration Corporation has had to make difficult cuts to its Housing Services program, which provides homeless individuals and families with the...
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June 2016 Volunteer of the Month
Congratulations to Liz K., our June 2016 Volunteer of the Month! Liz has been volunteering with Inspiration Corporation for over 5 years, and we’re so happy she is a part of our team. She always...
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Housing Needs Your Help
This is it. We have struggled to provide supportive case management to 89 formerly homeless households since the State budget impasse began on July 1, 2015. More info can be found here. We began the...
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