Treasure Valley evictions are on the rise, but rent aid is working to keep Idahoans in their homes
A new report from Boise-based nonprofit Jesse Tree shows more Canyon, Ada County residents are struggling to pay their rent. READ MORE
Boise makes investment to help provide affordable housing
“We need more housing that’s affordable at Boise budgets.” | The city allocated $5.5 million into affordable housing and plans to build at least 90 affordable homes. READ / WATCH KTVB7 news report
After Homelessness Ruling, Cities Weigh Whether to Clear Encampments
The Supreme Court decided last month that cities could cite homeless campers. Some say ‘clear them all.’ Others are ramping up outreach. READ / LISTEN to New York Times article
City of Boise investing in 95 homes for residents exiting homelessness
The investment will add an expansion to New Path Community Housing, an apartment complex that provides transitional housing and supportive services. WATCH KTVB7 NEWS REPORT
Local non-profits working to keep homeless community cool during triple-digit temperatures
With Idaho’s scorching heat wave, ten cooling stations throughout the Treasure Valley are helping those with nowhere to go, escape the heat. WATCH KTVB7 NEWS REPORT
7’s Hero: Boise man makes homemade soup for the homeless every Saturday
Brian Hoyt says he knows the struggle of homelessness because he’s been there. He makes soup for the people at Corpus Christi House every Saturday to give back. READ / WATCH
Homeless Coalition’s Statement about Grants Pass v. Johnson decision
Boise/Ada County Homeless Coalition Statement about Grants Pass v. Johnson Decision As a group of community members and agencies that serve those who are homeless or unstably housed, the Boise/Ada County Homeless Coalition regrets and is alarmed by the Supreme Court’s recent Grants Pass v. Johnson ruling that will allow fines, arrests, and wholesale removal…
Our Path Home Summer Cooling Resource Guide
Our Path Home works with community partners in Boise and Ada County to identify spaces that will welcome and provide a cool place for people experiencing homelessness during the warm summer months. Summer Cooling Resource Guide
Read national organizations’ statements about SCOTUS ruling
Advocacy organizations are speaking out about the Supreme Court’s ruling that allows communities nationwide to ticket, fine and/or jail unhoused people for sleeping in public places — even when they have nowhere else to go. Use the links below to read their statements: NAEH video statement on Facebook NLIHC Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in…
Local reaction to Supreme Court decision to criminalize homelessness
The Supreme Court has ruled that ticketing, fining and jailing unhoused people for sleeping in public spaces–even if they have nowhere else to go–is not a violation of the eighth amendment. Read and watch local reaction to this controversial decision: Boise mayor opposes SCOTUS ruling, vows to support homeless housing initiatives (idahonews.com) KTVB news report…