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As Seen in Idaho Business Review: Agencies work on future of affordable housing in Idaho
The Gem State is growing and doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. As more people move into Idaho and families keep growing, the demand for housing will continue to increase. Affordable housing is starting to push outward, and more and more communities are likely to see more development with affordable housing opportunities. … This creates an…
As Seen in Idaho Business Review: 50 Most Influential People
MICHAEL SHEPARD REHAB AND ASSET MANAGER NEIGHBORWORKS BOISE “I feel that the work we do at NeighborWorks has helped low-to-moderate income families with their housing needs,” Shepard said. “I couldn’t do any of this without the amazing and compassionate team I work with. From Paint The Town to Rake Up Boise, our Pocket Neighborhoods, our…
As reported by Boise State Public Radio: NeighborWorks Boise is piloting a program to provide more affordable housing
NeighborWorks Boise is a local nonprofit that helps people find affordable housing. They created a program called HomeShare Hub last fall, a possible solution to the local housing crisis. Many solutions have been proposed to ease the housing crisis, like building more homes for those who have recently moved to Boise and are looking to buy….
As Seen on Idaho Today: Paint The Town 2024
NeighborWorks Boise’s 42nd annual Paint the Town helps others in need fix up their homes. BOISE, Idaho -Established by NeighborWorks Boise in 1982, Paint The Town has helped over 3,300 households. Each June, hundreds of volunteers paint the homes of Treasure Valley seniors, veterans, and disabled who are unable to do it on their own….
As seen on KTVB: Special Olympian becomes a new homeowner
BOISE, Idaho — Becoming a homeowner is a monumental feat for anyone who wants to dig in their roots and settle down. Although early 2024 housing market data shows it’s difficult for families to purchase a home, one Idahoan who never let barriers stand in their way, achieved that goal. On Friday, NeighborWorks Boise welcomed Special Olympian Courtney Lynch,…
As Seen in Boise Lifestyle: Building with New Wisdom
If you’ve been in Idaho for longer than even an hour, it becomes immediately apparent that we are one of the most breathtaking, showstoppingly gorgeous states in the U.S. Or maybe I’m biased but I could talk at great lengths about our bountiful rivers, expansive meadows, deep forests, and the beautiful way we incorporate living…
As Seen on Idaho Today: Paint The Town 2023
NeighborWorks Boise’s 41st annual Paint the Town helps others in need fix up their homes. BOISE, Idaho – One of Boise’s largest volunteer opportunities has is coming soon. Watch video here.
As Seen on KTVB: Boise ‘Paint the Town’ inspires others to pay it forward
NeighborWorks Boise’s 39th annual Paint the Town had groups of volunteers dedicating hours of their time to help others in need fix up their homes. BOISE, Idaho – One of Boise’s largest volunteer opportunities has made another huge impact in the Treasure Valley this weekend. NeighborWorks Boise’s 39th annual Paint the Town had groups of…
Rake Up KTVB
Thousands of volunteers gather for 36th annual Rake Up Boise More than 300 teams made up more than 2,500 volunteers grabbed their rakes and helped clean up 700 hundred yards. Watch the featured story on KTVB Author: KTVB Staff Published: 9:49 PM MST November 13, 2021 Updated: 9:49 PM MST November 13, 2021 BOISE, Idaho – Thousands of…
Margo Maxwell Story
Margo Maxwell found the NeighborWorks Boise Repair Program at a time when she needed it the very most. On the hottest day of the summer, her fernace went out. When she called to get a quote for a quote, they said it was too old to get repairs done and they estimated a new unit…