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.