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!
Bid on art by our Xtremely creative guests at this year’s Xtreme Auction
This year’s Xtreme On-Line Auction features art, jewelry, hand made hats and neck warmers and more all created by our amazingly talented guests staying with us at Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services.
BSU nursing students develop public health strategies in partnership with Interfaith Sanctuary
During their time here, the students created a book for staff with research they completed describing some of the most effective tools and strategies to prevent the spread of the virus. They also helped us combat misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines and booster shots in order to get as many people vaccinated as possible.
A Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving weekend at Interfaith Sanctuary was a truly magical holiday thanks to the generosity...
Idaho Ed News partners with Word on the Street for series on student homelessness
The November edition of Word on the Street has arrived!
Our 16th issue is a special one. This month, Interfaith Sanctuary partnered with Idaho Ed News to publish two stories about youth homelessness in Canyon County. These stories describe the challenges homeless students and their families face while trying to navigate an education without a place to live, in an area of the country where access to affordable housing is severely limited.
PARTNERSHIP WITH ADA COUNTY PARAMEDICS BUILDS TRUST, UNDERSTANDING
the Cooper Court area to foster better understanding between paramedics, service providers and residents without homes. The partnership has been in full swing ever since, and it’s building the foundation for positive change.
Lessons Learned: November Staff and Guest Writing
Staff and guests share things they’ve learned through experiencing and witnessing homelessness.
HOMELESS OUTREACH COORDINATORS WORK TO CONNECT FAMILIES WITH RESOURCES
At look at how schools support Idaho students with homeless outreach coordinators.
A Look at Interfaith Sanctuary’s family program
Interfaith Sanctuary is a shelter where families stay together.
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