Our Blog
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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Homelessness in Idaho
Read Article: Homelessness in IdahoAffordable housing is an issue garnering a lot of headlines lately across the country and here in Idaho. It’s an issue facing more and more Idahoans as they struggle to cope with rent burden and the risk of becoming homeless. As part of our mission, Idaho Housing and Finance leads a coordinated effort to address…
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Transforming a Boise family’s house into a home
Read Article: Transforming a Boise family’s house into a homeA Boise family that had been living in a local shelter now has a fully furnished home to call their own, thanks in part to the Avenues for Hope campaign and Treger Strasberg, founder of Humble Design. The woman, who is taking care of her six-year-old grandson, worked with CATCH to find a place to…
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Avenues for Hope celebrates a record year
Read Article: Avenues for Hope celebrates a record yearNonprofits from around Idaho gathered in downtown Boise to celebrate a record year for the Avenues for Hope housing challenge. Many of the participating organizations were there to receive recognition for their fundraising efforts during the 2022 campaign, which ended Dec. 31. This year, Jesse Tree topped the list of most money raised. They brought…
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Kids across Idaho show us “What Makes a House a Home”
Read Article: Kids across Idaho show us “What Makes a House a Home”Kids across Idaho are showing off their creativity and being rewarded for it, thanks to the second annual “What Makes a House a Home” calendar contest. Idaho Housing and Finance in partnership with the Home Partnership Foundation created the project for children who live in income-based housing or who participate in housing programs around the…
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Idaho housing nonprofits get a $2.7 million boost
Read Article: Idaho housing nonprofits get a $2.7 million boostIdaho nonprofits got a big boost this holiday season thanks to the 12th annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. The campaign raised nearly $2.7 million over 20 days, benefiting 88 Idaho nonprofits. The money will help organizations throughout the state that provide housing and supportive services to Idahoans in need. In Southwest Idaho, nonprofits raised…
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Children on what makes a House a Home
Read Article: Children on what makes a House a HomeIdaho Housing and Finance created a scholarship opportunity for children who live in income-based housing or who participate in housing programs around the state. Idaho youths in elementary school, middle school and high school submitted illustrations and a description of “What Makes a House a Home.” One winner in each age category received a $1,000…
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More affordable housing comes to Blaine County
Read Article: More affordable housing comes to Blaine CountyAffordable housing is on the minds of many across Idaho as the state has seen property values soar over the past decade. The issue has been an especially hot topic in Blaine County, where climbing home values and soaring rents have forced working-class people and seniors on fixed budgets to leave the region in search…
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Future Homebuyers: Start Smart, Start Here
Read Article: Future Homebuyers: Start Smart, Start HereWhether you are a homebuyer or you are working to become one, Finally Home! is the right choice for you. Finally Home! offers the essential education and expert support to ensure that everyone has the opportunity for a safe, stable home where they can flourish. It even helps move-up homebuyers and renters. We believe so…
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