Word on the Street

Word on the Street is a collection of personal narratives, artwork, poetry, and reporting on social issues in the Treasure Valley and beyond. Our newspaper addresses the stigma of homelessness and its material consequences while also providing a platform for people to tell their own stories. Our purpose is to raise awareness and motivate the community to create change that benefits all of us.
Word on the Street was founded through Project Well-Being, a day program at Interfaith Sanctuary focused on mental health and recovery and is edited by journalist and Boise State alumni Molly Balison. The newspaper is printed and distributed to 30,000 Treasure Valley households once a month with the help of the Idaho Press.
If you have a story you’d like to see in Word on the Street, please feel free to send them to info@interfaithsanctuary.org. We would love to hear from you!
It Takes a Village
By Jodi Peterson-Stigers Michael was fighting hard to hold onto hope when he first found his...
The Toxicity of Assumption
By Gerri Graves A friend and I stopped in a coffee shop downtown, after leaving City Hall. We...
Graduation Celebration
By Molly Balison I had the honor of speaking at the College of Arts and Sciences Commencement for...
In Memory of
Mary Elizabeth Kennedy With deep respect and affection, we honor the life of Mary Elizabeth...
Day of Action
By Nate Dodgson and Molly Balison On April 22, 2025, community members gathered at the Idaho State...
Word on the Street Wins Two Idaho Press Awards
By Molly Balison On May 3, Interfaith Sanctuary staff gathered in the ballroom on the fourth floor...
For the Love of Interfaith: The Birth of Programming
By Molly Balison Throughout Morgan Bernal’s childhood, a spiral of instability led her to live in...
Catching Up With Housing
By Molly Balison The most exciting yet daunting news someone experiencing homelessness can...
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