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 Amanda Niess. 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!
IF A TREE FALLS IN THE FOREST…
By: Jodi Peterson-Stigers Word on the Street Issue 42, April 2024 . . . “If a tree falls in...
TRANSFORMATION
By: Julie Loomis Word on the Street Issue 42, April 2024 . . . Spring is in the air as the winter...
EASTER AT A GLANCE
By: Nicky Macaislin Word on the Street Issue 42, April 2024 . . . Editor’s Note: Since this...
I AM A WOMAN LOST IN TIME
By: Karen Word on the Street Issue 42, April 2024 . . . I am a Woman Lost in Time Am I only a...
STREET CHIC BOUTIQUE
By: Jodi Peterson-Stigers Word on the Street Issue 42, April 2024 . . . Her name is Deb and today...
EOSTRE
By: Gerri Graves Word on the Street Issue 42, April 2024 . . . Rebirth. The land comes alive...
Poem
By Kacey Fulkerson Word on the Street Issue 41, March 2024 . . . The lights turned on, the Voice...
ACHD UPDATE
By WOTS Staff Word on the Street Issue 41, March 2024 . . . Subject: Positive Developments in...
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