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NEWS RELEASES
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact:
Heather Allebaugh (407) 246-3423
Mike Lawrence (407) 947-0163 on-site
MAYOR BUDDY DYER AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
PROVIDE THE LESS FORTUNATE WITH IDIGNITY
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WHAT:
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Mayor Buddy Dyer will work side-by-side with members of
his senior staff and community volunteers as they provide Florida ID
cards, drivers licenses, birth certificates, Social Security cards and
other documents to the area’s impoverished and homeless citizens. As
part of his Strengthen Orlando plan, Mayor Dyer has transitioned his
series of work-alongs to focus primarily on community service in an
effort to encourage citizens to get involved and give back to their
community.
IDignity is an integral part of the Mayor’s Strengthen
Orlando plan as it is removing barriers for citizens seeking to get back
on their feet. One of the most significant impediments for employment is
lack of identification. It can be frustrating and intimidating for a
person to apply for forms of ID that are necessary for them to have
access to housing, apply for a job or seek essential services. IDignity
is simplifying the process by grouping all of these vital services under
one roof.
Since its inception in May, 2008, IDignity has
provided assistance to more than 1,800 un-duplicated individuals and
continues to aid approximately 250 people each month. The IDignity event
is held once a month on a Thursday at the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.
For more information, visit idignity.org.
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The Orlando Union Rescue Mission
410 W. Central Blvd.
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
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| IDignity: |
IDignity was formed by a coalition of Downtown churches:
The Cathedral Church of St. Luke, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando,
First United Methodist Church of Orlando, St. James Catholic Cathedral
and Trinity Lutheran Church. The IDignity team works with
representatives from the Orlando Union Rescue Mission, Homeless Services
Network, Legal Advocacy at Work, Florida Division of Driver Licenses,
Orange County Health Department, Social Security Administration and
Veterans Affairs in order to make this initiative a great success.
IDignity’s biggest needs are awareness and monetary
donations. Donations can be made via paypal on their website,
idignity.org. Volunteers can also be utilized but will require training.
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