| Last updated on September 13, 2007 |
Interfaith Sanctuary is a collaboration of people of faith and people of conscience who have joined together to shelter and serve individuals who are experiencing homelessness. We recognize the dignity of each person and therefore offer our services in an accepting and respectful manner.
Description:
Interfaith Sanctuary partners include El-Ada Community Action Partnership, S.H.I.P - Sustainable Housing and Innovative Partnerships, The Interfaith Alliance of Idaho and the Interfaith Religious Leaders Network, Catholic Charities of Idaho, and Corpus Christi House.
History:
In November 2005, Interfaith Sanctuary was created in response to a crisis of homelessness in the City of Boise. Community-based organizations that serve people who are homeless reported to a gathering of faith leaders that 250 - 300 homeless individuals were sleeping on the 'streets' and were either unable or unwilling to go to other shelter services in the city. In response, Interfaith Sanctuary opened a temporary emergency shelter, first in a local house of worship and then in a downtown warehouse.
From December 8, 2005 - March 31, 2006, 300 different individuals were served. Of those 300; one-third were women and children. Nearly 75% of the total group had significant alcohol or other drug issues and most needed mental health and/or health assistance. More than 45% of those people served by Sanctuary were employed.
By plan and necessity, the Winter Emergency Shelter was closed on April 1, 2006. When the shelter closed, two-thirds of the people who had been staying at Sanctuary either moved to other shelter services or found housing, typically being assisted by El-Ada Community Action Partnership and S.H.I.P. (Sustainable Housing and Innovative Partnerships). The rest returned to the street.
On November 1, 2006, Interfaith Sanctuary opened again for the Winter Season. The shelter was hosted by several downtown churches before finding a seasonal home at the Carnegie Public Library (owned by St. Michael's Cathedral). The shelter closed for the season on the morning of April 1, 2006. Over 400 men, women and children were provided with shelter and supportive services.
Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services secured a permanent building in downtown Boise in September 2006 and will open on a year-round basis on November 1, 2006. The facility will have 100 permanent beds for single men, women, couples and families. Additional overflow spaces will be provided.
Contact person: Jayne Sorrels, Shelter Coordinator, (208) 409-0333, (email)
Address:
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1620 W. River Street
Boise, ID 83702
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Web Site: http://www.interfaithsanctuary.org
Directions:
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From State Street: Go south on 16th. Just past the overpass and skatepark (before River Street), take a right on Cooper Street (this is before the light on River). Cooper is a dead-end street that stops at the Shelter Bldg.. . . (more) |
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