Boise council narrowly approves move to put leftover public dollars to affordable housing fund
Millions from an unexpected budget surplus in Boise are once again set to fund affordable housing initiatives. READ MORE
Our Path Home Provides List of Warming Spaces, Services
With temperatures getting colder as we enter the winter months, Our Path Home is launching their 2025 Winter Resource Guide to provide a list of warming locations offered by partners throughout Ada County and to highlight expanded services for community members experiencing homelessness, from health and crisis services, to food pantry locations. READ MORE Winter…
20 states sue the Trump administration over cuts to homeless permanent housing funding
A coalition of 19 attorneys general and two governors on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over policy changes that would place new conditions on and significantly cut funding for permanent housing for people experiencing homelessness. READ MORE
Ada Co. Commissioners ask Congressional delegation to preserve housing programs targeted for cuts by Trump admin.
Ada County’s Board of Commissioners are known skeptics of permanent housing assistance as a solution to addressing homelessness, but they aren’t happy with plans for deep federal cuts to these programs from the Trump administration. READ MORE
Trump administration policy change makes deep cuts to homeless permanent housing program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development released policy changes Thursday night that will significantly cut funding for a permanent housing program for people experiencing homelessness. READ MORE
The Trump administration plans major shift away from long-term housing for homelessness
The Trump administration is upending its homelessness policy, with deep cuts to funding for long-term housing. READ MORE
Tens of thousands in Idaho face uncertainty as food stamps funding run dry
As the government shutdown continues, more than 130,000 Idahoans will see their food stamps run out on Nov. 1. READ MORE
Map: Where to find food assistance while SNAP funds are not being distributed
Idaho has nearly 300 food banks, pantries and soup kitchens to help support families. Boise State Public Radio put together a map featuring some of the more prominent locations across the state. You can also call the Idaho CareLine at 211 or 800-926-2588. READ MORE Additional links for food assistance: Food Assistance Locator Boise…
Boise, Ada County collaboration helps bring affordable apartments to Boise Bench
The Dorado Station Apartments will bring 212 income-restricted apartments to the west Boise bench. READ MORE
Millions Could Lose Housing Aid Under Trump Plan
Some 4 million people could lose federal housing assistance under new plans from the Trump administration, according to experts who reviewed drafts of two unpublished rules obtained by ProPublica. READ MORE