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 Southwest Idaho, 50 nonprofits raised $4,117,758 during the campaign. We also set a record with the largest single donation ever, a $1 million gift to LEAP Housing. That helped the nonprofit raise $1,339,674, the most money in the region. Interfaith Sanctuary brought in $807,658, while Jesse Tree, with $564,205, rounded out the top three.

The campaign, organized by Idaho Housing and Finance’s foundation, has raised $20.7 million since its inception in 2011.

“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 Southwest Idaho:

Advocates Against Family Violence, Agency for New Americans, by Jannus Inc., Anna Grace Foundation, Inc., Boise Public Schools Foundation, Boise Rescue Mission Ministries, CATCH, Chrysalis Women’s Transitional Living, Inc., Corpus Commons, Education Foundation of West Ada School District, El-Ada Community Action Partnership, Elmore County Domestic Violence Council, Emmett Independent School District #221, Faces of Hope, Family Justice Center Foundation of Idaho, Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers, Good Samaritan Home, Green Light Outreach, Idaho Access Project, Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition, Idaho Community Reinvestment Corporation, Idaho Hispanic Foundation, Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce, Idaho Youth Ranch, Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter, Intermountain Fair Housing Council, International Rescue Committee in Boise, JEMfriends, Inc., Jesse Tree, LEAP Housing, Low Income Support, Inc., NeighborWorks Boise, Purses With a Purpose Boise, Region 3 Housing Coalition, Rise Up 2 Thrive, Safe Families for Children Treasure Valley, St. Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho, Shepherd’s Home, Terry Reilly Health Services, The Community Builder, The Community Center, The Home Partnership Foundation, The House Next Door, The Housing Company, The Salvation Army – Boise, The Salvation Army Caldwell, The Salvation Army Nampa, Toby’s Place, Inc., Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity, Trinity New Hope, WCA

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.