Helping the homeless rebuild their lives

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

At its main office in the Lodestar Resource Center, ECH helps thousands of homeless people each year obtain lost documents, such as birth certificates and drivers' licenses, so they can get jobs, obtain medical help, or find housing.

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

ECH is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, during which time we also provide our clients with counseling for substance abuse, job searching, and life issues. We are a faith-based organization that shares God's love with the poor and homeless, treating each guest with dignity, love, and respect. We provide free Bibles and advocate with other agencies for the benefit of the poor of our community. We aim to be the presence of Christ's body alongside the homeless community.

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