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A just-released federal government report reveals that homelessness across the U.S. surged by 12% this year, the highest year-to-year increase on record. And earlier this year, the first Point-in-Time count since the pandemic marked a 6% increase in homeless men, women and children in Ada County.
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The church basement is open from 8:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. when the overnight temperature is 29 degrees or below.
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As the number of evictions continue to rise in the Treasure Valley, two nonprofits are asking mayoral candidates what their plans are to address the growing homeless population.
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Interfaith Sanctuary is working to get its most vulnerable unhoused residents into cooled spaces after air conditioning at the Red Lion Boise Downtowner Hotel failed earlier this month.
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The Kamiah School District in North Idaho serves around 400 students. About 10% of those students are homeless, said Terry Law, the district’s family support liaison.
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Nampa’s only family shelter is set to close at the end of February despite growing demand for housing assistance. The Salvation Army is seeking donations from the community to remain open.
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The Wood River Valley has a long, rich history with Peruvians. In particular, they share a love for sheepherding. So, it was no surprise to see, post pandemic, a new stream of Peruvian families to the Sun Valley region. But something is very different this year.
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Earlier this month, Denver City Council approved a contribution of $2 million to the Denver Basic Income Project, a community collaboration that's studying the effect of cash payments to those experiencing homelessness.
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Truth be told, there’s something new at the Boise library nearly every day; but its newest addition is a bit of a game-changer: a new Mental Health Coordinator.
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Catch 22 is much more than iconic book, movie or a contradictory rule or limitation. In fact, it’s reality for too many Idaho families experiencing homelessness.