CREATIVE UPDATES FROM OUR SHELTER GUESTS!

By WOTS Staff

Word on the Street Issue 40, February 2024

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SARAH’S PAINTINGS

Art Collective member Sarah made these paintings for Interfaith Sanctuary Executive Director Jodi Peterson-Stigers and Shelter Director Maranda Jay to celebrate her time at the shelter and thank them for their work. The Homeless Art Collective meets every Tuesday at 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 511 S Americana Blvd. Stop by and say hello!

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FISHING ON THE BOISE RIVER

Jonathan, in Interfaith Sanctuary’s Project Recovery, caught this trout on the Boise River before winter hit. He estimated that it weighed between 4-5 pounds!

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PHOTOS BY GYPSY WIND

Gypsy Wind is a photographer experiencing homelessness in Boise. He snaps photos of nature and the people of Boise whenever he can.

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DRAWINGS BY SKYLAR

Skylar is a new member of the Art Collective at Interfaith Sanctuary and loves sketching in his notebook.

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JUSTIN’S POLISHED ROCKS

Art Collective member Justin has been polishing rocks he finds around Boise. The rocks are put in a tumbler with polish for a week at a time. Eventually, they come out looking smooth, shiny, and colorful. Check out these before and after photos!