IDignity

IDignity is a non-profit organization in Downtown Orlando that helps homeless and disenfranchised citizens reacquire their identification cards and birth certificates. Since the organization was founded in 2008[1], it has helped thousands of people reclaim their identities despite increased regulation and costs[2].

IDignity was founded and receives continued support from five downtown churches: The Cathedral of St. Luke, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando, First United Methodist Church of Orlando, St. James Cathedral in Orlando, and Trinity Lutheran Church[3][4]. The organization is run by 2011 Central Floridian of the Year, Michael Dippy[5][6].

References

  1. ^ IDignity, "About Us", "idignity.org"
  2. ^ Orlando Sentinel, "Veterans and homeless without IDs need help", "12/9/2010", "orlandosentinel.com"
  3. ^ IDignity, "Supporters", "idignity.org"
  4. ^ Orlando Sentinel, "Orlando area churches join forces to help area homeless", "2/19/2009", "orlandosentinel.org"
  5. ^ Orlando Sentinel, "Central Floridian of the Year", "1/2/2011", "orlandosentinel.org"
  6. ^ Orlando Sentinel, "We listened, Central Florida, and you were right about Michael Dippy", "1/2/2011", "orlandosentinel.org"

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