Idaho nonprofits received a big boost this holiday season thanks to the 14^th annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. The 2024 campaign smashed our previous record, raising more than $5.2 million over 23 days, benefiting 99 Idaho nonprofits. The money will help organizations throughout the state that provide critical housing and supportive services to Idahoans in need.

In Southeast Idaho, 29 nonprofits raised $606,282 during the campaign. Blaine County Charitable Fund raised $151,220, the most in the region. NeighborWorks Pocatello, with $61,810, and Habitat for Humanity of the Magic Valley, with $53,104, rounded out the top three in the region.

The campaign, organized by Idaho Housing and Finance’s foundation, has raised $20.7 million since its inception in 2011. This year, the campaign received its largest donation ever, with a $1 million contribution given to LEAP Housing in Boise.

“As demand for housing and supportive services grows rapidly in our state, it is incredible to see so many Idahoans step up to help our neighbors,” said Gerald M. Hunter, president of Idaho Housing and Finance. “Our sincere appreciation goes out to the thousands of generous donors, sponsors, and especially to the dedicated nonprofits across Idaho that provide for those in desperate need.”

Though the 2024 campaign is over, donations can still be made to support housing needs by visiting the Home Partnership Foundation’s website.

Participating nonprofits in Southeast Idaho:

Aid For Friends Inc., Bannock Youth Foundation, Blaine County Charitable Fund, Bridges, Cassia County Joint School District #151, CLUB, Inc., Community Resource Center of Teton Valley, Everybody House, Family Services Alliance of SE Idaho, Habitat for Humanity Idaho Falls Area, Habitat For Humanity of the Magic Valley, HOPE Foundation of Idaho, Inc., Idaho Falls Rescue Mission, Magic Valley Area Humanitarian Center, Minidoka School District 331, NeighborWorks Pocatello, Oneida Crisis Center, Promise Ridge, South Central Community Action Partnership, Southeastern Idaho Community Action Agency, Inc., The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse, The Mahoney House, Twin Falls Optimist Youth House, Twin Falls School District, USCRI Refugee Programs, Valley House Homeless Shelter, Valley Mission, Voices Against Violence, White Pine Charter Schools

See the statewide results at avenuesforhope.org.

Avenues for Hope would not be possible without the support of these generous sponsors who provide more than $375,000 in matching funds:

Platinum: Idaho Housing and Finance, Wells Fargo, Zions Bank

Gold: Bank of America, Idaho Central Credit Union, J.P. Morgan, Micron, RBC Capital Markets

Silver: Barclays, Boise Housing Corporation, Bonial & Associates, Debbie & Jack Hetherington, Intermountain Gas Company, Magellan Healthcare, PNC, Skinner Fawcett LLP, The Pacific Companies, Stifel

Bronze: Bank of Idaho, BOK Financial Capital Markets, Brighton, Cicchetti, Tansley & McGrath LLP, Hawley Troxell, Hub International, Idaho National Laboratory, IL Group/OSC Insurance Services, Mountain West Bank, New Beginnings Housing, Saint Alphonsus

Friends: Bank of Commerce, Boise Regional REALTORS®, Citizens Community Bank, Eide Bailly, Evergreen Home Loans, First American, Gerald M. Hunter, Gilmore Bell, Idaho Mortgage Lenders Association, Jefferies, Landmark Promotions, MGIC, Piper Sandler, Raymond James, Right! Systems Inc., Trustee Services Inc.