After two decades on River Street, Interfaith Sanctuary opens Boise’s first 24-hour shelter
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Millions of Renters Face Steep Housing Challenges
New Federal Data Shows Housing Costs Are Rising Faster Than Incomes — and Homelessness Is Climbing as Support Shrinks READ MORE on Newsbreak
Workforce housing project planned for Boise highland
Two local Boise nonprofits are working to bring more workforce housing to the base of the foothills. READ MORE on BoiseDev
Idaho health system awarded first SHIF grant for supportive housing
A grant to address funding gaps in permanent supportive housing in Idaho that was created in 2024 will be awarded to its first recipient. READ MORE
Local impact of Federal court order to pause Trump move to overhaul homelessness grants
A big shakeup to how the federal government addresses homelessness across the country is on hold, but that doesn’t mean changes aren’t still coming. READ MORE on Boise Dev
“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
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…