LEAP Housing
UPDATES
3/14/24 – February 29 was officially LEAP Housing Day in Boise! City of Boise_Mayor Lauren McLean celebrated and proclaimed Feb.29 as LEAP Day with a proclamation, and our CEO Bart Cochran stopped by to receive it. We thank Mayor McLean for her steadfast commitment to meeting the city’s needs for affordable housing!
3/1/24 – Governor Little’s LEAP Housing Day Proclamation–LEAP year 2024 We’re thanking Governor Brad Little for highlighting the contributions of LEAP Housing to the well-being of Idahoans! We’re just one piece of the affordable housing puzzle in Idaho. Every piece counts!
2/19/24 – LEAP’s 5 year plan is an award-winning strategic plan! It was honored by GDUSA Magazine in their 60th anniversary American Graphic Design Awards competition.
MISSION
Our mission is to develop and preserve affordable housing while providing empowering services that lead to greater housing stability. LEAP Housing is a Boise-based nonprofit who believes all people deserve an opportunity to access a safe, stable and affordable home.
LEAP accomplishes its mission in five ways:
- Operation of a temporary housing program as a soft landing.
- Connection of renters to home buying resources.
- Research on affordable housing trends and solutions.
- Development and management of affordable housing.
- Preservation of existing affordable housing.
OUR VISION
Communities transformed with hope, connection, and secure housing.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION + JUSTICE
LEAP believes all people should have the opportunity to access safe, stable and affordable housing. We hope to create and steward equitable housing solutions and services that strengthen and include members of the community. We strive to respond to culture, honor humanity and balance power in our delivery of housing solutions, services and practices. LEAP provides equal professional service without regard to the race, color, religion, gender (sex), disability (handicap), familial status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity of any prospective client, customer, employee, or of the residents of any community.