More than 500 families in the Treasure Valley are currently facing homelessness. CATCH is a 501x3 non-profit organization that is devoted to helping families with children get back on their feet. New Path Community Housing (2200 W Fairview Ave.) was developed through a collaborative effort between private developers, Northwest Integrity Housing Co., and other non-profit organizations, Idaho Health and Welfare, Housing and Urban Development, CATCH, and the City of Boise. This project was the first of its kind in Boise and in the state of Idaho, and it helps to revitalize West Downtown while promoting housing for all.
The committee's input ensures that the resources dedicated to alleviating homelessness are used to their fullest potential by filling service gaps identified in communities across Idaho. Providing access to housing can be a cost-effective solution for communities since people who are housed are less likely to use emergency services such as hospitals, prisons, and emergency shelters than those who are homeless. The Idaho Housing and Finance Association receives most of the federal homeless assistance funds granted to Idaho and is responsible for administering grants and overseeing several predominant programs. Grants are also given to non-profit organizations and U.
S. government agencies Department of State to improve lives, strengthen communities, and promote education in areas where the source of funding has a business presence. Eligible organizations offer programs in a wide range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, the environment, women's issues, and the public. The City of Boise has recognized six companies, organizations, and building owners whose developments exemplify the best of Boise's built environment. These entities have been instrumental in providing resources for homeless people in Boise.
They have provided housing assistance programs such as rental assistance, emergency shelter services, transitional housing programs, permanent supportive housing programs, and other supportive services such as job training and employment assistance. CATCH is one of the leading organizations providing assistance to homeless people in Boise. They offer a variety of services such as case management, housing search assistance, financial literacy classes, employment assistance, and more. They also provide access to medical care through their health clinic located at their main office. Additionally, they provide access to mental health services through their counseling program. The City of Boise also offers several programs that help homeless people in Boise.
These include the Homeless Prevention Program which provides short-term rental assistance for those facing eviction or foreclosure; the Rapid Rehousing Program which provides short-term rental assistance for those who are homeless; and the Permanent Supportive Housing Program which provides long-term rental assistance for those who are chronically homeless. In addition to these programs offered by CATCH and the City of Boise, there are other organizations that provide assistance to homeless people in Boise. These include The Salvation Army which provides emergency shelter services; The Idaho Foodbank which provides food assistance; The Boise Rescue Mission which provides shelter services; The Interfaith Sanctuary which provides shelter services; The Women's & Children's Alliance which provides shelter services; and many more. These organizations provide invaluable resources for homeless people in Boise. By providing access to housing assistance programs, medical care, mental health services, job training and employment assistance, these organizations help homeless people get back on their feet and become self-sufficient members of society.
