Interfaith Sanctuary

The Red Lion Hotel Downtowner started housing families and people requiring medical care in 2020 in an agreement with the Interfaith Sanctuary –– but that wont't be the case for much longer.

A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that evolved from a Boise case says cities can ban camping on public property – hear how local homeless shelters are responding.

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.

For those experiencing homelessness fulfilling immediate needs around food, shelter and safety are incredibly important. However, it’s also important, that as people, we are able to fulfill needs that aren't just centered around survival, but also joy.

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder. In this installment of our After Dark series, BSPR visited Interfaith Sanctuary as guests get ready for the night. Only first names are used for the people staying at the shelter.

Older folks who can’t find a place to live, and adults who can’t take care of themselves, are living on the street in Boise. And they are at serious risk of harm or even death.

The Veterans Park Neighborhood Association Board is appealing the City of Boise’s approval for Interfaith Sanctuary's move to State Street.

Idaho Matters looks at how Interfaith Sanctuary received the green light from the Boise City Council to move to State Street, as well as what’s next for the shelter.

After nearly a year and a half, Interfaith Sanctuary can move forward on its plans to build a new shelter on State Street in Boise.

Boise Mayor Lauren McLean and the Boise City Council have had a busy week, with five days of live testimony about Interfaith Sanctuary's possible move to a building on State Street.