Serving the Phoenix & Tucson Areas

WITH AN ID, OUR CLIENTS CAN GET ACCESS TO HousingEmploymentHealthcarePublic AssistanceA Bank AccountEducationTreatment / Rehab

The Homeless ID Project provides individuals and families the IDs required for obtaining a job, housing and other services so they may exit their homelessness.

Serving Phoenix & Tucson 

WITH AN ID, OUR CLIENTS CAN GET ACCESS TO Housing / ShelterJob OpportunitiesTreatment / RehabBasic HealthcarePublic AssistanceA Bank AccountSchools / College

The Homeless ID Project provides individuals and families the IDs required for obtaining a job, housing and other services so they may exit their homelessness.

20,543 Total Services Provided in 2025

Include Providing IDs, Birth Certificates & On-Site Secure Document Storage

69% Want IDs for Jobs | 63% For Housing

More Than a Document. It’s the Key to Gaining Employment, Housing & More

Services Are 100% Free for Our Clients

No Government Funding. Services Paid For By Our Sponsors, Donors & Community

Access to an ID or Birth Certificate shouldn’t be a barrier to ending someone’s homelessness

Person using the TeleMVD station to virtually chat with an MVD agent in order to obtain their ID
Meeting Clients Where They Are

A client uses our virtual terminal to meet directly with an Arizona MVD representative. No travel, no barriers, no costs to them - just access.

Help Starts Here

At the Homeless ID Project, we believe no one should be denied housing, work, or healthcare simply because they lack a piece of identification.  Without an ID or birth certificate, doors to housing, jobs, healthcare and education stay closed.
 
We exist to open those doors.
 
With offices in Phoenix and Tucson, and in partnership with 60+ organizations across Arizona, the Homeless ID Project is the state’s only full-time provider of Identification Replacement Services for people experiencing homelessness.

Help is provided, at no cost to:

  • Domestic violence survivors
  • Kids aging out of foster care
  • Veterans
  • Seniors

Through our unique partnership with the Arizona Motor Vehicle Division and our secure Tele-MVD technology, we bring government ID services directly to the people who need them most by removing the barriers that keep them stuck:

  • No transportation required
  • No mailing address needed
  • No out-of-pocket cost

We also help clients obtain birth certificates from all 50 states and other essential government documents required for employment, housing and education.

Every document is fully funded through community donations and sponsorships, not government funding.  With your support, we help people reclaim their identity and rebuild their lives… one ID at a time.

2025 Impact Report

On an average day in 2025, The Homeless ID Project saw 79 clients, providing more than 57 documents (IDs and Birth Certificates), and safe storage for 20 of these documents. An ID isn’t just paperwork—it’s a pathway to rebuilding a life.

3,828

Birth Certificates Provided

11,079

AZ State IDs Provided

5,636

Documents Securely Stored

The Power of Partnership

When we provide an ID, we POWER an amazing network of HOPE.

It’s amazing how impactful meaningful partnerships can be to our community and those who are looking for support!

The Homeless ID Project proudly partners with 61 organizations across Arizona whose services depend on clients having valid identification. From shelters and job programs to healthcare providers, schools and housing agencies, our work gives their clients access to the documents needed to participate in life-changing services.

This video celebrates the incredible network of community partners, agencies, and supporters who come together every day to help people step out of homelessness.

Our Work Is Possible Thanks to Our Sponsors

Find out how your organization can help those seeking employment & housing

Client Success Stories

For thousands of people experiencing homelessness, the first step toward rebuilding their lives is something most of us take for granted: an ID.  In this video, you’ll hear powerful stories from real people whose lives have been transformed, all beginning with a small but life-changing document.

Turn Your Taxes Into Hope

Did you know your donation to Homeless ID Project qualifies for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit?

Watch the video below to learn more…

Every dollar you give helps someone take their 1st step out of homelessness with a valid ID. Through this Tax Credit, you can redirect up to $495 (single) or $987 (married) of your state taxes to the Homeless ID Project  –  at no net cost to you.

homeless id success stories

Mission – Vision – Beliefs

Driven by Purpose

Homeless ID Project in the News

NBC 12 News: Homeless ID Project helping to Rebuild Lives by providing replacement IDs at No Cost to those in need

ABC15: Sleep Out Campaign to raise awareness about lack of IDs for homeless

CBS 5: New partnership with MVD provides IDs to those experiencing homelessness

Help Really Does Start Here

No government funding. Just community. Your donation provides IDs and birth certificates to those in need so they may get a job, house, and access to essential services to exit homelessness.

It’s the difference between someone staying stuck or getting a 2nd chance. Donate today to help rebuild lives – one ID at a time!