Tom and Mary Tomlinson Family Foundation Million Dollar Match Button

The Tom and Mary Tomlinson Family Foundation has just announced a $1 million matching gift specifically earmarked for the construction of the New Family Shelter Building. This facility is designed to serve 101 family members, including rooms for cribs, designed so families can stay together in private rooms. The building will also feature an early education classroom, teen lounge, family library, computer/study room, family dining area, laundry facilities, a mail room, and programming focused on employment, parenting, finances, housing, nutrition, and more. Additionally, the shelter will include a beautiful garden, playground, green space, and activity area for children to enjoy.

David Turnbull, representing the Tom and Mary Tomlinson Family, is challenging the community to join them in meeting this match. Turnbull stated, “We love our community and know the importance of vulnerable kids getting the support they need to heal, learn, and grow. We are excited to make it possible for Idaho’s families with children to get the help they need through the generosity of Idahoans.”

 

 

 

 

We are very proud and honored to invite you to Interfaith Sanctuary’s Gala and Fred Awards at Treefort Music Hall on Wednesday, September 18th.

We will wine and dine you with a special meal prepared by MaiThai and fill your heart full of so many feel good stories about great leaders past and present.

This event honors the memory of Fred Cornforth, the Idaho businessman, philanthropist and education evangelist who developed affordable housing and community renewal projects in at least a dozen states. He then proceeded to give that fortune away, funding over 65 orphanages across the world. Sadly, we lost Fred to brain cancer on March 15, 2024, but his legacy lives on.

The recipients of The Fred Awards embody the same characteristics as Fred himself:

Fearless

Resilient

Empathetic

Dynamic

And the FRED Awards go to… 

Business Partnership of the Year- Heritage Bank

Community Partnership of the Year- Treasure Valley YMCA

Collaboration of the Year Award- College of Western Idaho, Idaho Workforce Development Council & Micron Foundation

 

 

Thank you for your compassion and commitment to our community!  

As the temperatures begin to heat up we can use some help keeping our guests safe and cool.  The best way to keep our unhoused population safe this time of year is with lots of hydration and sun protection.  Would you like to be a part of Project Cool Down?  Here are three ways to help:

DONATE NEEDED ITEMS

VOLUNTEER-  Our staff and volunteers take walks around the shelter areas to deliver popsicles and water to those who may be outside for long periods of time.  You can email matt@interfaithsanctuary.org if you would like to learn more!

DONATE- Become a recurring donor and help support our work throughout all the seasons! A $25 dollar gift per month will support a night of shelter, supportive services, meals and more for one guest! Click the link to become a recurring sponsor today! https://interfaithsanctuary.networkforgood.com/projects/221349-recurring-donor-love-lives-here

Thank you for having faith in Interfaith Sanctuary!

“The true measure of any society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable.”

-Mahatma Gandhi

 

Will you be one of our 300 $30 recurring donors!

Your monthly gift will help us increase our ability to serve our growing numbers in need!

Where love resides, boundless possibilities flourish…

At Interfaith Sanctuary, we witness the realization of hopes and dreams through our transformative programs and services.

Join us in spreading love and creating a brighter future for all! Donate Today!

When you sponsor a night a week, month or year of shelter you are spreading the love and making a difference one life at a time!

ONE NIGHT OF SHELTER = $30 AND INCLUDES:

A SAFE AND WELCOMING PLACE FOR THE GUESTS WE SERVE

NUTRITIOUS MEALS

CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES

HOPES AND DREAMS FOR ALL OF OUR GUESTS!

ALL OF THESE PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS:

FAMILY PROGRAM- Family case management medical and mental health support, transportation, special kids activities, group and one – on – one support, and our Educational Program for kids of all ages

PROJECT RECOVERY – On-site addiction recovery program supported through a partnership with TRIVIUM, including group and one-on-one counseling, art and music therapy, fitness, nutrition and a community of support

PROJECT WELL-BEING – Mental health support, art therapy, fitness, meditation, counseling, med management, and home to our newspaper “Word on the Street”

MICRON/CWI/IDAHO STATE WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL-Interfaith Sanctuary’s on-site Pre- Apprentice Construction Certification Class taught by CWI and funded by the Work Force Development Council is a 6 week construction course offered to guests staying at our shelter. All participants receive a scholarship to attend this 6-week course taught by a CWI instructor right at Interfaith. Once the course is completed student earn a certification that will directly connect them to work opportunities within in the construction industry. This program was developed to help get our guests back to work while also creating a work force for the growing demand for employees trained for construction work.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL WORK PROGRAM/ HOMELESS ART COLLECTIVE RETAIL SPACE -Employs our guests to work in the SVDP warehouse and thrift shop and provides retail space for our artists to sell their amazing work

THE DOUG RICHARD’S FOOD SERVICE TRAINING PROGRAM- On-site Food Service Training Program designed to get our guests employed in the food service industry

INTERFAITH SANCTUARY SUPPORT GROUPS- Designed to create a safe space for our guests to stabilize, connect with community and bring back their joy!

Click here to become a recurring donor today! https://interfaithsanctuary.networkforgood.com/projects/221349-recurring-donor-love-lives-here

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