These 54 southwest Idaho nonprofits will benefit from record fundraising effort

After a record-breaking year of fundraising efforts that amounted to $6.1 million, housing-focused nonprofits in southwest Idaho will be getting a big boost.

After its 15th year, the annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge raised the hefty total, which was a 17% increase from its previous record. Of the monies raised, $4.5 million will be awarded to 54 nonprofits in the region with a focus on housing.

“Housing access and affordability are major concerns across the nations,” said Gerald M. Hunter, president of Idaho Housing. “The Avenues for Hope fundraiser each December is a vital resource to help address these issues in our state.”

According to the Idaho Housing Foundation, 10,000 Idahoans faced homelessness in the past year, of which included survivors of domestic violence, children and veterans. “Tens of thousands of others struggled to afford suitable housing for their families. This statewide effort helps the front-line organizations that prevent homelessness and that provide support and shelter for the most vulnerable in Idaho communities.”

The fundraising effort, along with increasing the amount donated, saw a 25% increase in the number of new donors that contributed to the effort, which had 7,100 total donors and 7,900 contributions, IHF stated.

Of the 54 nonprofits who will benefit from and helped raise the funds, Interfaith Sanctuary led the achievement by bringing in $849,712, while LEAP Housing raised $682,484 and Jesse Tree raised $627,743.

“The fact that the 2025 campaign raised almost $1 million more than last year showcases the commitment of generous Idahoans and our sponsors,” said Ken Corder, director of philanthropy for IHF, which organizes the fundraiser. “Their compassion and their generosity are examples of what can happen when people come together with the shared goal of providing shelter ― and hope ― to our Idaho neighbors.”

The 54 nonprofits are:

• Advocates Against Family Violence
• Agency for New Americans-by Jannus, Inc.
• Anna Grace Foundation, Inc.
• Boise Public Schools Foundation
• Boise Rescue Mission Ministries
• CATCH
• Chrysalis Women’s Transitional Living, Inc.
• The Community Builder
• The Community Center
• Corpus Commons
• Elmore County Domestic Violence Council
• Emmett Independent School District #221
• Faces of Hope
• Family Justice Center Foundation of Idaho
• Foster and Heart
• Gem State Housing Alliance
• Giraffe Laugh Early Learning Centers
• Good Samaritan Home
• Green Light Outreach
• Hope House, Inc.
• The House Next Door
• The Housing Company
• The Hummingbird House
• Idaho Access Project
• Idaho Hispanic Foundation
• Idaho Legal Aid
• Idaho Partners for Good
• Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce
• Idaho Youth Ranch
• Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter
• Intermountain Fair Housing Council
• International Rescue Committee in Boise
• JEMfriends, Inc.
• Jesse Tree
• LEAP Housing
• Lifeline Pregnancy Resource Center
• Low Income Support Inc.
• NeighborWorks Boise
• Purses With A Purpose Boise
• Region 3 Housing Coalition
• Rise Up 2 Thrive
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Idaho
• Safe Families for Children Treasure Valley
• The Salvation Army – Boise
• The Salvation Army Caldwell
• Shepherd’s Home
• Southwest Idaho Recovery Community Center
• Vincent de Paul Southwest Idaho
• Terry Reilly Health Services
• Treasure Valley Habitat for Humanity
• Toby’s Place, Inc.
• WCA