One thing that made getting his ID so hard was that the Social Security office required a demographic record from a local medical office — a record that the medical office didn’t know how to provide!
Following this frustrating experience, Earl reached out to Pam, who gave him the hands-on, one-on-one support needed to get what he needed from the medical office, then the Social Security Administration, and finally the DMV.
Without a job or steady housing, the fees and transportation could have been a deal breaker for Earl. That’s why VoteRiders’ help is always free for every eligible voter, and we cover all fees associated with securing documents and transportation.
“Pam was a really big help,” Earl told us. “Now I have a job, I can get housing, I can do everything now.”
And that might soon include voting. As a returning citizen, Pam let Earl know that his freedom to vote would be restored after he completed his probationary period. Once his probation is complete, Earl will have the opportunity to use his new North Carolina ID to vote!
VoteRiders has worked with thousands of people like Earl who have faced confusing bureaucracy, high fees, and a lack of support when they needed to get their ID. We’ve seen firsthand how an ID can fundamentally change someone’s life — not only allowing them to vote, but to secure housing, find a job, access health care, travel, and so much more.
Be sure to read more about Earl’s story. Your support of VoteRiders makes stories like this possible.
Sincerely,
Lauren Kunis
CEO and Executive Director
VoteRiders
P.S. We covered all fees and transportation costs for Earl and for the thousands of others we work with to get an ID. You can help! Donate $50 or more to cover the cost of securing one underlying document like a birth certificate or Social Security card.
