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"You can't get a job, you can't get housing, can't cash a check, can't open a bank account, can't enter rehab programs," says the executive director of the Homeless ID Project.
"You've got to have an ID if you want to change your life."
That's why the Arizona Department of Transportation has opened a new office in Phoenix that will issue state-issued identity cards to the state's homeless population, Fox 10 Phoenix reports.
The Motor Vehicle Division office will help people who are living on the street access housing, employment, health services, and more.
The initiative was launched by Homeless ID, a nonprofit whose mission is to get as many homeless people a state-issued ID as possible.
In the United States, identity documents are typically issued by a patchwork of offices, with most citizens relying on regional state-issued driver's licenses or identity cards.
This also means that the country has seen a wide variety of digital ID projects, with several states launching pilots to explore mobile driver licenses.
Federal efforts have been limited.Lacking an ID card, however, is a significant barrier for people who are on the streets and need to access government social services and regain their self-sufficiency,
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Haril Kazindra and wife Andrea are the co-founders of Musana, a community development NGO that runs 19 social enterprises across Uganda.Musana has offices in Denver and London and employs 700 staff,...more
Foundation: Lilly Endowment
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The Bill Gatton Foundation supports K-12 and higher education, health, and community development in Kentucky, Upper East Tennessee, and Southwest Virginia.Large education grants include $13.5 million...more
Local organizations win $9 million for new affordable housing, social services.Connecticut's Community Investment Fund grants come amid a deluge of cuts to federal funding.The fund was established in...more
Foundation: Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation
Parasol Tahoe Community Foundation has proudly supported Bread & Broth for the past 10 years.In 2024, the Community Foundation was able to introduce the mission of Bread and Broth to a donor who is...more
Foundation: Latino Community Foundation
Latino Community Foundation Awards $3.88M in Grants Across California and Nevada.NewsBreak: Latino Community Foundation awards $3,000,000 in grants across California andNevada.Newsbreak: $1.5 million...more
Alejandro Betancourt Lopez rejects traditional corporate social responsibility models that separate business operations from community impact.Rather than limiting community engagement to corporate...more
Thoughtful giving isn't just about making a donation, it's about creating meaningful impact.Community foundations exist to connect generosity with need, ensuring that charitable giving is both...more
Kareem Thomas most recently served as Chief Credit and Lending Administration Officer at Reinvestment Fund.Bhavani Daryanani has more than 20 years of experience in the sector, bringing deep...more
SECU Foundation has been named a recipient of the 2024 Carolinas Credit Union Foundation Hero Award for Partner in Philanthropy.The SECU Foundation promotes local community development in North...more
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