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Welcome to Idaho Housing and Finance Association’s new blog, where you will learn about our many products and services, their impact in Idaho, and related industry news and announcements. Read about our team’s activities as we work together to fulfill our mission to improve lives and strengthen communities in Idaho.
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Avenues for Hope raises more than $2.5 million for Idaho nonprofits
Read Article: Avenues for Hope raises more than $2.5 million for Idaho nonprofitsIdaho nonprofits got a big boost this holiday season thanks to the annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. The 2021 campaign raised more than $2.5 million over 23 days, benefiting 88 Idaho nonprofits. The money will help organizations throughout the state that provide critical housing and supportive services to Idahoans in need. In Southwest Idaho,…
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Avenues for Hope provides a boost to housing nonprofits in Idaho
Read Article: Avenues for Hope provides a boost to housing nonprofits in IdahoThe 11th annual Avenues for Hope campaign is kicking off the holiday giving season to help nonprofits provide critical housing and support services to Idahoans in need. The online fundraising campaign, which runs from December 9th through the 31st, is put together by the Home Partnership Foundation and Idaho Housing and Finance Association. It helps…
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Affordable Housing| Economic Development| Home Loans| Homelessness| Housing In Idaho| IHFA CommunityThe partnerships and projects that make Idaho communities better
Read Article: The partnerships and projects that make Idaho communities betterEvery year, the mission of Idaho Housing and Finance employees is to do our best for the people we serve. The work our organization does is the focus of our annual Community Report, which highlights the people we serve, our partnerships and the reasons behind what we do. Idaho Housing is proud to showcase our…
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Avenues for Hope fundraiser helps boost Idaho nonprofits
Read Article: Avenues for Hope fundraiser helps boost Idaho nonprofitsThe Avenues for Hope fundraising campaign kicked off the holiday season on Dec. 10 to help 80 Idaho nonprofits that provide essential housing and support services for Idahoans experiencing homelessness. The online fundraising campaign runs through Dec. 31. The 10th annual campaign, put together by The Home Partnership Foundation and Idaho Housing and Finance Association,…
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Homelessness in Idaho still a concern, Point In Time count shows
Read Article: Homelessness in Idaho still a concern, Point In Time count showsIn 2020, more than 2,000 people in Idaho experienced homelessness on any given night, according to the annual Point in Time count. The one-day snapshot of sheltered and unsheltered people took place Jan. 22. It found there were 2,315 people without a place to live across Idaho, the same number counted in 2019. You can read…
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Community partners break ground on affordable housing development that will help house homeless veterans
Read Article: Community partners break ground on affordable housing development that will help house homeless veteransThere are more than 700 veterans experiencing homelessness in the state of Idaho. A population that makes up just about 13 percent of the total population of homelessness in the Gem State. Unfortunately, Ada County sees a slightly higher rate (14 percent) of veterans experiencing homelessness. A coalition of community partners are working to make…
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Shelters to shipping containers: Idaho nonprofits work to meet housing needs
Read Article: Shelters to shipping containers: Idaho nonprofits work to meet housing needsOver the past eight years, the Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge has helped raise more than $3 million for almost 70 Idaho nonprofits that provide safe, stable, and affordable housing for Idahoans. The three-week campaign, which takes place every December, has become the single-largest fundraiser for many Idaho housing nonprofits. The 2018 campaign was another…
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The face of homelessness
Read Article: The face of homelessnessEvery morning, Cynthia makes an hour-long drive from her three-bedroom home among the hop fields of Wilder to the city lights of Boise. A routine she repeats each evening as she works to provide for her family. “I am working toward sustainability,” said Cynthia. Every mile, a step toward stability for her and her family.…
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