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Business Partnership of the Year : Mountain West Bank

We’re thrilled to honor Mountain West Bank as our Business Partnership of the Year. Mike Harris took a few minutes to tell me about why they support Interfaith.

Volunteer Group of the Year: Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

We’re proud to recognize Boise Unitarian Universalist Fellowship as our Volunteer Group of the Year. Read about just a sampling of the people that are involved in this large and active group.

Creative Partnership of the Year: Foerstel Creative

Our Creative Partner of the Year is Foerstel Design. Here Linda Whittig writes about how being a neighbor of Interfaith’s compelled them to get involved.

Volunteers of the Year: Doug & Cheri Lindley

We’re proud to recognize Doug and Cheri Lindley as our Volunteers of the Year. I caught up with Cheri to find out more about their long relationship with Interfaith.

Donor of the Decade : John F. Nagel Foundation

One organization we’ll be honoring at our Home Sweet Home Gala 2 is our Donor of the Decade – John F. Nagel Foundation. I caught up with Board of Directors member, Curt Goldgrabe, to find out more about their relationship with Interfaith Sanctuary.

Employee of the Year : Ernest “Buzz” Garcia

One of the people we’ll be celebrating at our Home Sweet Home Gala 2 is our Employee of the Year – Ernest “Buzz” Garcia. We had a few questions for our Facility Maintenance Manager and below is what he had to say.

Dream Farm Flowers

Meet Sarah Lunstrum of Dream Farm Flowers and find out about the generous donation she makes to brighten our lives all summer long.

Interfaith’s Drive for the Idaho Diaper Bank

I remember when I had my first son, how exciting that time was. He was exactly what I hoped for – a brown-eyed, brown-fuzzy-haired sweet baby boy! There I was, in my home, surrounded by my friends and family who were there helping me get through those first days of being a new mom. I had […]

Interfaith Sanctuary City of Boise Park & Recreation Work Program

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Co-Director Jodi Peterson featured on IDAHO SPEAKEASY

Jodi Peterson’s journey to the Interfaith Sanctuary came from a deeply personal place. When her father’s health failed and his psychological well-being deteriorated, she and her sisters quickly learned about the lack of resources available to people struggling with mental health and homelessness. Resources for the homeless were not equipped with the support networks […]

12th Annual X-Treme Holiday X-travaganza Ticket Links

X-treme Holiday X-travaganza 2017 with Curtis Stigers & Friends Hosted by Curtis Stigers & Jodi Peterson The Historic Egyptian Sunday, December 17 & Monday, December 18th Doors 6:30pm Show 7:30pm To purchase Reserved Seating for Sunday or Monday nights shows click this link: Reserved Seating To Purchase General Admission Seating for Sunday or […]

Interfaith opening up for Daytime Family Programs beginning Nov. 6

Look whats coming to Interfaith Sanctuary Shelter during the day! Pre-K/Early Education Programs/ Parenting Classes/ Nap-time/ Case Management/ Life Skills/ Fitness/After-School Programs/Nutritional meals & healthy snacks/ Love Interfaith Sanctuary Homeless Shelter will be opening their doors during the day for a new family program beginning on November 6th. Homeless families in Boise are challenged each day […]

Home Sweet Home Gala- A magical night for all!

Interfaith Sanctuary’s first gala was truly a magical night. From the moment you walked into the Zion Bank Ballroom you knew this was going to be a special evening. Michael Baltzell from BSU Stage Design and Matt Johnson from Edwards Greenhouse transformed the entry into a home sweet home. They literally built the front of a […]

Home Sweet Home Gala Award Recipients Announced!

An Interfaith Sanctuary Gala Saturday, September 30th Zions Bank building Cocktails & Appetizers 6:30 pm Dinner Seating 7:30pm Black Tie Optional Attire Hosted by Curtis Stigers & Jodi Peterson Entertainment Curtis Stigers Bill Coffey & His Cash Money Cousins Award Recipients: Donor of the Year – Harry Martz Donor of the Decade – Ed & Mary Ann Reynolds Service Partner of the Year – City of Boise Bicycle Patrol Unit […]

Interfaith Sanctuary’s Home Sweet Home Gala Tickets are sold out!

A very special evening celebrating Service, Support & Success Sold Out Saturday, September 30th, 2017 Zion Bank Building Home Sweet Home, Interfaith Sanctuary’s first Gala Event, has sold out! This special event will be at the top of The Zion Bank Building on Saturday, September 30th. Award recipients for this special event include; Harry Martz- […]

Help us fund our amazing Interfaith Staff!

October of 2016 Interfaith Sanctuary left federal funding to move to private donations only. We did this so that we could remain true to our mission and our guests. Funding often comes with strings that cause non-profits to re-create themselves over and over again to get those dollars to their organizations. Interfaith Sanctuary is determined […]