Whatever your thoughts on the current political landscape, the economy is littered with upset apple carts and rocking boats. The stock market is down, no it’s up, no it’s down. Prices are rising, causing consumers to hold up on routine purchases. Funding for social service agencies has been cut and more cuts are threatened. Markets hate uncertainty.
Homeless ID Project does not depend on federal funding so one might think we’re in the clear, but agencies that do rely on federal funding are now looking for funding in places where smaller nonprofits have traditionally been funded. Trickle-down 2025 style.
“Homeless ID Project doesn’t rely on federal funding—but when larger agencies start looking for dollars in smaller spaces, the urgency to act becomes real.”
The net of this is that Homeless ID Project is facing a funding challenge, triggering a sense of urgency in our fundraising efforts. The good news is that the State of Arizona allows its citizens to decide how their some of their state tax dollars are distributed, through the State Tax Credit program.
If you’re reading this newsletter you are most likely aware of the tax credit program because you have probably used it – for schools, foster care agencies and charitable organizations like Homeless ID Project. You can use ALL of them. You know this, but your neighbors do not.
It may surprise you to learn that only 5% of eligible Arizona tax payers use the state’s Charitable Tax Credit Program. If we could increase that number by 1 percent, from 5% to 6%, an additional $17 million would be available to help our neighbors in need.Homeless ID Project needs 2,000 individuals tax credit donations to fund our 2025 revenue plan. That seems like a modest goal in a state with 7.5 million citizens. Tax season just ended, but consider setting up a monthly donation of $40 (individual) or $80 (joint filers) and be ready when tax time rolls around again. Ask your neighbors to do the same! We need your help.
Your support is more important than ever. Make a difference here with a tax credit donation!
Author: Rick Mitchell serves as Executive Director of Homeless ID Project. He leads with a firm belief that ending homelessness starts with access to identification—and that collaboration is the key to lasting solutions. Rick works tirelessly to build partnerships that help individuals overcome barriers and achieve self-sufficiency. His leadership has expanded the organization’s reach and impact across Arizona.
- Living with Uncertainty – Community Support is More Important Than Ever
- The Importance of Having Two Forms of ID in Arizona: A Key to Employment and Housing Opportunities
- A Grateful Thank You to the Sundt Foundation
- An ID is the Key to Breaking the Cycle of Homelessness
- How Do People Become Homeless? Understanding the Causes of Homelessness
