About Us

Why We Exist

IDignity was created to help U.S. citizens and legal residents in Central Florida navigate the complexities and costs of acquiring their various forms of legal identification documentation that the State of Florida requires to obtain an ID or license.

The documents IDignity obtains enables clients to:

Apply for employment or school
Open a bank account or cash a check
Access shelters
Attain secure housing
Seek help from social service programs

Our impact reaches far beyond paperwork. Obtaining identification documents gives our clients the ability to move forward to the next step of their lives.

History

Founded in May 2008 by five downtown Orlando churches, IDignity emerged to assist Central Florida’s vulnerable populations in attaining essential personal identification. After six months of intensive research and interviews, the founding members expanded the process developed at Project Homeless Connect (PHC), an annual service fair where agencies collaborated to meet community needs.

Recognizing overwhelming year-round demand, IDignity launched bi-weekly service days in downtown Orlando to provide consistent, compassionate care to 70-100 clients each day. These services empower U.S. citizens and legal residents to secure vital identification documents including birth certificates from any U.S. state or territory, Florida IDs or license renewals, and Social Security cards or verification records.

IDignity furthers its vision for a more inclusive, productive, and secure society through comprehensive community service.

Founding Churches

Founding Supporters

Government Agencies

IDignity works closely with the disparate government agencies around identity and provides free legal representation so government agencies and organizations can focus on their core mission.

Our Mission Statement

IDignity’s mission is to restore dignity and hope by assisting individuals in establishing legal proof of their identity.

Vision

IDignity’s vision is to ensure that all U.S. citizens and legal residents will have access to their essential identification documents while protecting the integrity of identification. The resulting benefits are both tangible and intangible. Not only do they empower individuals, but they also cultivate a more inclusive, productive, and secure society.

Values

Dignity: Respecting the inherent value of each individual and affirming the importance of being able to prove one’s own identity.

Stewardship: Adhering to the highest standards with integrity, professionalism, and ethics worthy of the trust placed upon us.

Empowerment: Assisting individuals in obtaining the identification documents needed to enable them to participate fully in society.

Compassion: Providing service and expertise to our clients with sensitivity, empathy, and perseverance.

Justice: Leveraging our relationships, experience, and expertise to advocate for fair access to legal identification.

IDignity’s Insignia

IDignity’s insignia is a star created from five thumbprints. The use of the thumbprints represents the unique identity every person has, and IDignity’s mission to ensure all are able to prove their legal identity. The number five represents both the five founding churches and IDignity’s five core values.