Chaplaincy for the Homeless

MISSION:


The Chaplaincy for the Homeless exists to be an expression of God among the homeless population in the Valley. We do this by ministries of presence, direct service, advocacy, and spirituality in order to assist homeless and poverty stricken people in their efforts to rebuild their lives.

VISION:


The homeless and those living in poverty will leave the Chaplaincy for the Homeless with the identifying documentation necessary to obtain Arizona State Identification, employment, housing, and the social services meant to assist them in regaining their self-sufficiency.

VALUES:


The Chaplaincy for the Homeless is guided by our faith, our belief that every human being has worth and deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and our desire to empower each person on their journey to ending their homelessness.

31 May 2012 1 Comment

Who We Are

Every day, homeless individuals in the Phoenix area wonder how they’ll get a job without personal identification. Thanks to the Chaplaincy for the Homeless, these individuals can obtain the help they need.

At its main office in the Lodestar Day Resource Center in downtown Phoenix, the Chaplaincy helps thousands of homeless people each year obtain lost documents, such as birth certificates and drivers’ licenses, so they can apply for jobs, obtain medical help, and find housing.

Those in need also receive hygiene kits, safe storage of important documents, and referrals to other homeless agencies in the Valley.

The Chaplaincy for the Homeless is open from 8 am to 3 pm, Monday through Thursday. The Chaplaincy assists with the foundational necessity of identification including state ID’s and driver’s licenses. The Chaplaincy also assists with the identifying documentation necessary to get state ID such as birth certificates. We also help legal immigrants/naturalized citizens replace lost, stolen, or expired immigration documentation. These documents are all vital to obtaining Arizona State Identification. During the course of our day we also provide our clients with counseling for both life and spiritual issues.