Inner Voice was founded in 1984 by the late Reverend Robert Johnson with the focus of supporting socially and economically disadvantaged persons in their quest to obtain self-reliance and a place to call home.  Reverend Johnson began attending to the physical needs of individuals experiencing homelessness on the near west side of Chicago where he operated a soup kitchen.  He quickly realized that while food was essential to survival, a broader array of services was necessary to help people realize their potential and thrive, thus truly breaking the cycle of poverty and homelessness.

Throughout its thirty-plus years of service to the homeless community, Inner Voice has been serving:

Homeless single men and women
Women and men with children
Two-parent families
Individuals and families “at-risk” of homelessness
Homeless veterans

Through its programs, Inner Voice assists individuals and families to rapidly secure permanent housing, establish an income and, whenever possible, gain employment that pays a living wage, supporting both the Housing First approach and the goals of Chicago’s Plan 2.0 A Home for Everyone.

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