Homeless

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nearly four weeks into a high-profile protest across from the Idaho Capitol, Idaho State Police have handed out several citations, seized some belongings and, according to an ISP press release, “continued to educate those on-site as to allowable and prohibited uses of state property.”

Over the course of a week, volunteers ask people experiencing homelessness, in and out of shelters, where they slept on Wednesday, January 26.

“I have my keys! My own keys!”Those were the exact words of a woman, fleeing domestic violence with her two sons, but graduated from the CATCH program and securing a new, safe place that they could call home.

As temperatures in Idaho are reaching record levels, one mutual aid group in Boise is helping get cold water to vulnerable populations.

Scorching temperatures in the Treasure Valley this week are creating dangerous conditions, especially for vulnerable populations. Nonprofits are stepping up to provide places for people to stay cool.