Avenues for Hope raises more than $300K for Idaho nonprofits serving the homeless

IBR Staff//March 22, 2016//

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The Idaho Housing and Finance Association through its Home Partnership Foundation raised $317,469 for 32 Idaho nonprofits in its fifth annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge. The online fundraiser, which ended Dec. 31, is an annual event allowing businesses and individuals to help the homeless by supporting their favorite housing nonprofits.

The money came from 1,439 donations totaling $172,469, plus grant prizes and matching funds of $145,000 provided by Idaho Housing, Home Partnership Foundation and 15 other sponsors.

“Idahoans are said to be some of the most generous people in the country, and we saw that during this Avenues for Hope campaign,” said Gerald M. Hunter, president of Idaho Housing. “We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who participated in 2015 to help those who need it most in our communities.”

Nonprofits, businesses and individuals interested in participating in the 2016 campaign can contact Deanna Ward, Development Director of Home Partnership Foundation, for more information at (208) 331-4756.