Nov. 2025
Meeting Minutes Nov. 2025
“Know Your Rights” & other resources from Housing Not Handcuffs
Use the link below to access a variety of resources for homeless shelters and service providers facing ICE raids. Find resources and information HERE
Idaho budget committee member seeks public input on potential Medicaid cuts
A Democrat on Idaho’s state budget-writing committee is hoping to get public input as members weigh potential cuts to the state’s Medicaid program. READ MORE (and find contact info. for budget committee members)
Interfaith Sanctuary cuts ribbon on new shelter
Thursday’s commencement marks a new era of housing resources in the Treasure Valley and the end of years of legal conflict between Interfaith Sanctuary and the city of Boise. READ MORE
Sept. 2025
Meeting Minutes Sept. 2025
Ada Co. Commissioners change course, more firmly back Trump housing program cuts
While plans from Washington D.C. for deep cuts to permanent housing programs are on hold, Ada County put out a new statement backing the Trump administration after BoiseDev reported a letter outlining the county’s concerns about the proposal. READ MORE
More seniors are becoming homeless. Shelters are trying to adapt
…most homeless shelters aren’t equipped to help older people, especially those 65 and above. They are the fastest-growing homeless population nationwide, according to Dennis Culhane, a researcher at the University of Pennsylvania. Not only are people who struggle with chronic homelessness aging, but many older adults are becoming homeless for the first time in their…
Dorm-style housing & programming at Boise church nearly denied, before commission changes course
A project that would rework a portion of property owned by a Boise church into dorm-style housing for co-housing is on hold, after it was nearly denied by the Boise Planning & Zoning Commission. READ MORE
Court Blocks New Restrictions That Threaten Proven Solutions to Homelessness
Preliminary Injunction Pauses Unlawful Funding Conditions for Housing Efforts and Restores Lawful Conditions READ MORE
Homeless youth say they need more from schools, social services
Research suggests missed opportunities to intervene before a young person reaches a shelter READ MORE