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Inspiration Corporation

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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.

Validators

EvaEva
I am the Resource Specialist for the Employment Project here at Inspiration Corporation. I have been in this position for 8 months and I joined Inspiration Corporation because I was originally a corps member with Avodah. My roommate and close friend was placed here and I came to visit her and… More
CaesareiCaesarei
My name is Caesarei Marsh. I work for Inspiration Corporation at The Living Room Cafe and I have worked here for the past 6 years. I am a front line service provider and case manager in supportive services and housing placement assistance. My job as it is is to listen to our clients and client… More
AnnaAnna
My job title is Career Specialist. I have been in this position since August of 2012. My work involves assisting participants to improve their lives through employment, education, and directing them to resources that will reduce the stumbling blocks along the way. What I like about my job is… More
EleanorEleanor
My job title is Resource Specialist. I have been in this position since August 2012, when I was promoted from Open Case Manager. My work involves assisting individuals in The Employment Project (one of our employment training programs) in finding housing, clothing, medical, dental, and other… More
JasonJason
My job title is Career Services Manager. I have been in this position since I was promoted from Career Specialist 8 months ago. My work involves providing career services to Chicagoans experiencing or at risk of homelessness or living in poverty. I also supervise a team of full-time Career… More

Needs validated

Uniform to use my 28 years of experience as a waiter to get a job

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

Need funded!

14 supporters
Funded on 1/26/2012

Items to furnish my new apartment

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

Need funded!

7 supporters
Funded on 5/22/2012

Need bus passes so I can get to my computer course

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

Need funded!

8 supporters
Funded on 12/16/2012

I need an eye exam and glasses to go back to school

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

Need funded!

11 supporters
Funded on 3/20/2013

Getting my degree in counseling; need bed set to get a good night's sleep

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

Need funded!

8 supporters
Funded on 4/4/2013

Working part time but want to advance my career; need laptop to take online classes

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

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6 supporters
Needed by 6/15/2013

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Back on track and ready to furnish my new apartment

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

$280of $280

Need funded!

2 supporters
Funded on 3/22/2013

Want to start working from home again but need computer repairs first

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

15.384615384615384615384615380%

2 supporters
Needed by 7/15/2013

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Need furniture so I can study at home

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

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Needed by 8/15/2013

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