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‘Incredible growth’ for LEAP Housing in ninth year

What originally started with $1,000 in an account has grown rapidly over the past decade. Boise-based nonprofit, LEAP Housing, is wrapping up its ninth year in tackling all things affordable housing. READ MORE

Regulatory red tape prevents more housing options in Idaho

Idaho has no shortage of people who want to live here. We have a shortage of places they can afford to live. READ MORE

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…