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… Winner Announcements Coming Soon!
Come for the cause and then stay for an evening that will inspire, satiate, motivate and move you. The music is the added bonus with world class artists, including Curtis Stigers, Bill Coffey, Dave Manion, Bernie Reilly and Casey Miller, performing in the finest music hall in the land.
Ways to be a part of this special night:
Sponsor a Table for 8 guests
Food Sponsor- includes Table
Music Sponsor-includes Table
Purchase Couple Tickets
Buy a seat at the Bar
Donate to our Auction- email jodi@interfaithsanctuary.org for details!
The Ticket Link for this event will go live on August 1st. Watch your inbox for the link to reserve your seats!
Urgent Call to Action: Help Us Meet Our $100,000 Match Challenge!
Interfaith Sanctuary is experiencing a much higher demand than we typically see this time of year. This surge is putting tremendous pressure on our day-to-day operations, increasing our costs for supplies and staffing to meet the needs of our community.
The Hansberger Foundation has generously offered a $100,000 match through August 31st! This means that every dollar you donate will be doubled, making twice the impact.
Since 2005, Interfaith Sanctuary has been a pillar of support for people experiencing homelessness in the Treasure Valley. Our mission is to provide a safe place for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, nationality, disability, familial status, or sexual orientation. But we can’t do it alone.
With rising costs and an increasing number of people in need, your support is more critical than ever. Your donation will help us provide essential services, including shelter, meals, and support programs that help individuals and families get back on their feet.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. Please join us in this urgent effort and help us reach our $100,000 goal by August 31st. Your generosity and support can change and save lives.
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
- BOTTLED WATER ( WE NEED LOTS AND LOTS OF BOTTLED WATER!!!!)
- REUSABLE WATER BOTTLES
- POPSICLES- REGULAR AND LOW SUGAR FOR OUR DIABETICS
- SUNSCREEN
- SUN HATS
- FLIP FLOPS
- YOU CAN PURCHASE AND DROP OFF DONATIONS AT 1620 W. RIVER ST. MON-SUN 8AM-8PM OR ORDER OFF OUR AMAZING WISH LIST https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3EEU4H98V7VI6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_ep_ws_UlQbCbCFKDFS2
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