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The demonstration comes after the Idaho Legislature passed a new law banning public camping and sleeping in vehicles in the state's largest cities.
Local advocates, faith leaders, and people who have experienced homelessness are gathering at Boise City Hall as part of a ...
In the heart of Oklahoma City, a profound symbol of resilience and hope stands tall—the Heartland Chapel. As the city prepares to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the devastating Oklahoma City ...
Today marks one year since the Supreme Court opened the door for cities to fine or even jail people for camping outside.
Tuesday's rally for "Housing Not Handcuffs" comes weeks after Idaho lawmakers passed Senate Bill 1141, a statewide public camping ban that forbids people from sleeping on public property in the ...
comes after the Idaho Supreme Court ruled in January that Boise City Council acted improperly in its approval of Interfaith Sanctuary’s conditional use permit (CUP) that would have permitted the ...
"When we're criminalizing homelessness, we're pushing them away from the resources that they need," Interfaith Sanctuary Program Director Nicki Vogel said. "It's a revolving door - you give them a ...
Lawmakers want homeless people in cities a certain size to be in shelters. This Republican-backed measure is just “pushing ...
Bills mounted and she could not pay rent. With a small suitcase in hand, in November of 2021, she went to the Interfaith Sanctuary, a homeless shelter in downtown Boise. Surrounded by a busy ...
“It penalizes people for being unhoused.” Instead, organizations such as Interfaith Sanctuary and the Boise/Ada County Homeless Coalition are calling for increased investment in trauma ...
At a time of increased fear, grief and division, North Texas Jewish leaders said interfaith dialogue has been harder — but they're committed to it.