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!
The History of Transportation at Interfaith Sanctuary
Word on the Street Issue 18, January 2022 Accessibility and Sanctuary By Luther Pugh Interfaith...
Spreading Joy One Stitch at a Time
Both Marian Foster and Debra Vickery are legally blind. But hasn’t stopped either woman from doing what they love.
Helping Others Along the Path of Recovery
Sarah B. worked hard throughout 2021 to get herself to a better place and is excited to use her experiences to show others a way forward.
Warm-Up Day Shelter (W.U.D.S. UP?) Open Daily From 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Warm-Up Day Shelter (W.U.D.S. UP?) is located at 511 S Americana Boulevard. The building is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. seven days a week.
A SPACE TO LEARN AND DREAM
Interfaith Sanctuary’s new education program is up and running, bringing our families support and community as they navigate the school year.
Xtreme Holiday Xtravaganza: The Telethon
This year’s Xtravaganza is 16 years in the making! Curious how it began?
An Interfaith Christmas
In true Interfaith form, three congregations from different faiths come together to serve Christmas dinner to our guests each year. What began in 2011 as a last-minute response to a canceled meal has become an annual tradition.
December Guest Writing: Viola’s Story
I came to Interfaith Sanctuary in June 2021, after being homeless for four years, because I had to flee my apartment due to domestic violence. I joined Project Well-Being in August 2021, and that was the best decision I’ve made in years.
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