Gerri lived outside in Boise. She knows that her experience of homelessness does not make her a criminal.
For years, cities across the U.S. have been increasingly arresting and ticketing people for having no choice to sleep out… Watch Video
For years, cities across the U.S. have been increasingly arresting and ticketing people for having no choice to sleep out… Watch Video
A group of mayors from around the country traveled to Washington this week to meet with senior Biden administration officials and members of Congress to push for coordinated action to address homelessness, particularly among veterans. READ MORE
For years, the easiest thing to do about building new housing was nothing. READ MORE
The no-string-attached cash assistance initiatives have become the target of some state policymakers who claim the programs are a misuse of public funds. READ MORE
Interfaith Sanctuary has started construction for their new 42,500 sqft. shelter. READ MORE
…”It makes no sense. It doesn’t solve the problem,” Martin v. Boise lawyer Howard Belodoff said. “You might as well put a scarlet letter on them. We’re going to create a caste system, like in India, and they’re going to be the untouchables at the lower end.” READ ARTICLE
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Here is what we can do to prevent older adults from losing homes… READ MORE
About Idaho Gives! Idaho Gives – a program of the Idaho Nonprofit Center and powered by ICCU – is designed to bring the state together, raising money and awareness for Idaho nonprofits. Donations can be collected from April 29 – May 2. Learn more / donate HERE
Research has clearly shown the connection between domestic violence and homelessness. For example, a California study found that domestic violence survivors were four times more likely to experience housing instability compared with those who hadn’t experienced domestic violence. READ MORE