FAITHACTION ID PROGRAM AND NETWORK
Over the past 8 years, FaithAction and FaithAction ID network partners have provided over 30,000 ID cards to individuals who may not currently have access to government issued forms of ID, including new immigrants and refugees, homeless and elderly individuals, those recently returning from jail, and others who believe in a diverse and inclusive community.
The FaithAction ID provides card holders with a verifiable form of identification that can be used as a tool by law enforcement, health centers, schools, nonprofits, businesses, and cultural arts organizations to better identify, serve, and protect them. The ID card provides greater dignity and access to card holders, while building greater understanding, trust, and cooperation with community partners.
Please click here for more on the purpose, logistics, and impact on the FaithAction ID program and network, and check out the brief video below that captures the community building spirit of this innovative and impactful program.
We offer monthly FaithAction ID drives at select locations in Greensboro and many other communities throughout North Carolina.
In order to receive a FaithAction ID (or FaithAction network partner ID), participants must:
- Attend a mandatory orientation that explains the benefits and limitations of the card
- Provide proof of identification (passport, embassy ID, driver’s license, or national ID card)
- Provide proof of current address (utility bill, bank statement, health record, lease agreement)
ID cards are $10 in cash, and must be renewed each year.
FaithAction ID Network
The FaithAction ID Network is a collection of nonprofit organizations, faith communities, and community groups in numerous cities across the nation that have been trained to utilize the same FaithAction ID drive and dialogue model. Partners participate in monthly calls to share updates and best practices, and an annual network retreat.
Partners currently operate in North and South Carolina, as well as Florida, Virginia, Iowa, Ohio, and Oregon. Please see the map below for more information on FaithAction ID network partners.
FaithAction offers presentations and trainings for communities interested in replicating the FaithAction ID model and joining the FaithAction ID network. For more information, please contact the FaithAction team at info@faithaction.org.
