homeless

There has been much discussion about the upcoming US Census that will soon be launching across the country and in the Treasure Valley, and this year, it will include the homeless population.

These Meridian students aren't thinking about summer, they want to help the homeless population in Boise.

The city of Nampa is taking a stance and putting up signs telling people they can't panhandle and they can't solicit without a permit.

If you see a scarf hanging on a tree outside around Boise, or even inside the mall on one of those Christmas trees, it's no accident.

There's meaning behind the scarves left lying around town, and those who find them "fitting" can keep them.

You might remember back in March, we told you about a program that the City of Boise was starting to help put the homeless to work. It's worked so well that it's growing.

As the weather starts to change and temperatures drop, Boise's Interfaith Sanctuary is expanding their hours to better serve families in need during the cold of winter.

The conversation of how best to help our homeless population get back on their feet has had many different ideas. One that's moving forward in a new development in Boise.

Over the last year, the City of Boise closed down the homeless encampment under the Connector (and next to the Interfaith Sanctuary). Now, some are returning to the area.

Even though they aren't quite consistent yet, we're seeing hot temperatures in the Treasure Valley, which becomes a big concern for the homeless population.
Interfaith Sanctuary in Boise is sending out a plea for donations of hot weather supplies, including sunscreen, lip balm, reusable wat…

A Boise teen has come up with a new recipe involving chicken and cheese that sounds pretty awesome, and she did it to help our homeless population. It makes a batch big enough to serve a huge crowd, so you may want to try it too at your next big event too.