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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 housing. Each year, Inspiration Corporation works with more than 3,000 Chicagoans who are characterized by chronic homelessness, unemployment or underemployment, mental illness or substance abuse, and social isolation. These individuals all share the strength to move forward out of their current situation and toward self-sufficiency.
Member: Al (Chicago, IL) Validator: Eva, Inspiration Corporation
I have been looking for work and have been in touch with a staffing place that does banquets. I can be employed there but I would need my own uniform. More
$460of $460
14 supporters Funded on 1/26/2012
14 supporters
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Al—I have been looking for work and have been in touch with a staffing place that does banquets. I can be employed there but I would need my own uniform.More
Member: Annie (Chicago, IL) Validator: Caesarei, Inspiration Corporation
I just left a homeless/battered shelter and now me and my 3 kids are living in an empty apartment. I need tables, chairs, curtains, and bed linen. More
$280of $280
7 supporters Funded on 5/22/2012
7 supporters
Annie—I just left a homeless/battered shelter and now me and my 3 kids are living in an empty apartment. I need tables, chairs, curtains, and bed linen.More
Member: MEK (Chicago, IL) Validator: Anna, Inspiration Corporation
I need 2 30-day bus passes to attend a computer course, where I will earn a laptop and open the door to employment and future education opportunities. More
$220of $206
8 supporters Funded on 12/16/2012
8 supporters
MEK—I need 2 30-day bus passes to attend a computer course, where I will earn a laptop and open the door to employment and future education opportunities.More
Member: Michael (Chicago, IL) Validator: Anna, Inspiration Corporation
My goal is to take my driver's license exam and go to school for mechanical engineering. Not having glasses is stopping me from returning to school. More
$353of $350
11 supporters Funded on 3/20/2013
11 supporters
Michael—My goal is to take my driver's license exam and go to school for mechanical engineering. Not having glasses is stopping me from returning to school.More
Member: Pierre (Chicago, IL) Validator: Eleanor, Inspiration Corporation
I need a bedroom set for my new apartment so I can sleep and do well in school. Right now I sleep on the floor and have nowhere to keep my clothes. More
$312of $300
8 supporters Funded on 4/4/2013
Pierre—I need a bedroom set for my new apartment so I can sleep and do well in school. Right now I sleep on the floor and have nowhere to keep my clothes.More
Member: Lorena (Chicago, IL) Validator: Anna, Inspiration Corporation
I've taken classes but public access computers don't give me enough time to work. A laptop will solve this. My goal is to become computer literate. More
$300of $505
6 supporters Needed by 6/15/2013
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Lorena—I've taken classes but public access computers don't give me enough time to work. A laptop will solve this. My goal is to become computer literate.More
Member: Al (Chicago, IL) Validator: Jason, Inspiration Corporation
I just moved into my own apartment, and I need cooking ware and small furniture to make it feel like a home. More
2 supporters Funded on 3/22/2013
2 supporters
Al—I just moved into my own apartment, and I need cooking ware and small furniture to make it feel like a home.More
Member: Jenny (Chicago, IL) Validator: Anna, Inspiration Corporation
I need repairs for my computer so I can earn an income by working at home since I have a disability that prevents me from working elsewhere. More
$50of $325
2 supporters Needed by 7/15/2013
2 supporters helped so far
53 days left
Jenny—I need repairs for my computer so I can earn an income by working at home since I have a disability that prevents me from working elsewhere.More
Member: Tony (Chicago, IL) Validator: Eleanor, Inspiration Corporation
I am studying to become a paralegal, but after beating bedbugs, I need new furniture so I can do schoolwork and group projects at home. More
$0of $185
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Tony—I am studying to become a paralegal, but after beating bedbugs, I need new furniture so I can do schoolwork and group projects at home.More