Ordinary People International

Located on Chicago's South Side, Ordinary People International is a nonprofit community organization serving underserved and underprivileged people across age groups. It operates as a community center and provides programs and activities for children, students, young adults, and seniors. OPI receives donated goods and distributes free items to people in need, including individuals and families living at the poverty level or experiencing unemployment. Its recipients also include nonprofit agencies, churches, schools, and senior centers. Distributed items include clothing, household goods, furniture, and personal hygiene products. The organization works with faith-based partners and other community groups to share donations throughout the South Side, while its intergenerational vision emphasizes exchange among youth, adults, and older residents.