what they call their work
what they do
- Provision of identification and vital records services Identification Document AssistanceProvides free assistance to individuals in obtaining replacement IDs, state identification cards, birth certificates, and other supporting documents necessary for accessing housing, employment, and essential services. Includes funding for eligible document fees and use of Tele-MVD access to facilitate applications.
- Secure document storage and mail retrieval Identification Document AssistanceOffers safe and reliable storage for important identification documents to protect against loss, theft, or destruction, including a service that allows clients to have IDs and birth certificates securely mailed to the Keys Campus post office for retrieval, addressing the barrier of lacking a permanent address.
how they think
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- Community-based outreach through partnerships unique to this orgOperates through a network of over 60 local partners in Phoenix and Tucson to deliver services directly to individuals where they are, increasing accessibility and engagement.
- Full cost coverage and client support model unique to this orgCovers all costs of identification documents and provides guided support through the application process, reducing barriers related to expense and complex state procedures.
- Identification-first approach to stability identification_first unique to this orgProvides free identification documents as the foundational step for individuals experiencing homelessness to access housing, employment, and healthcare, recognizing ID as a prerequisite for systemic reintegration.
the money
who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICK MITCHELL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $65K |
- BRENT DOWNS — BOARD MEMBER
- DONALD ALTVATER — BOARD MEMBER
- ILANA LOWERY — BOARD MEMBER
- JIM MAETZOLD — ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
- JOEL WEISS — BOARD MEMBER
- JOHN WARNER — BOARD MEMBER EMERITUS
- REBECCA MASTERSON — ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
- RICHARD CALHOUN — BOARD MEMBER
- SHIRA ZIAS — BOARD MEMBER
- STACIE STOCKER — ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER
- TOBIAS DEARDORFF — BOARD MEMBER
who they work with
- Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless Partner — The organization was founded as the Ecumenical Chaplaincy for the Homeless in 1988 by Rev. Gerald Roseberry.
- Keys to Change (HR Campus) Partner — Operates a service location within the Keys to Change campus in Phoenix.
- Lodestar Day Resource Center Partner — Operates a service location within the Lodestar Day Resource Center in Phoenix.
- Tempe Community Action Agency Partner — Operates a service location at the Tempe Community Action Agency.
- West Valley Housing Assistance Center Partner — Operates a service location at the West Valley Housing Assistance Center in Surprise.