FSS Newsletter – Spring 2022

April 4, 2022By Ann UpchurchNews

Our Family Self-Sufficiency department has issued the Spring Newsletter. Highlights include an introduction to our newest FSS Coordinator, Katie Isola. Also, you will enjoy reading about the benefits of getting outdoors, now that the weather is warming up. And, if you are finding your household budget is tighter this year, you can still enjoy local … Read More

Shoreline North Roofing Project

February 22, 2022By Ron BarstowNews

The Boise City Housing Authority invites sealed bids from qualified contractors for the Shoreline Plaza North Roofing Project located at 617 S. 13th Street, Boise, ID 83702. The work consists of: Overlay of TPO and asphalt shingle roofing as described in the specifications prepared by BCACHA. Shoreline North Roof Bid Packet Original Roof Plan

Moore Street Site Affordable Housing Development

January 18, 2022By Ron BarstowDevelopment, News

The Boise City Housing Authority (BCHA) requests proposals (RFP) from qualified housing developers for the Moore Street Site Affordable Housing Development – 3119 W. Moore Street, Boise, Idaho  83702.  The proposal consists of: Providing a development strategy for the development of real property with descriptive objectives to assist BCHA in selecting a development partner. RFP … Read More

FSS Newsletter – Winter 2022

January 13, 2022By Ann UpchurchNews

Our Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program winter newsletter contains helpful information as we head into 2022. We will be holding two workshops in the coming future, one on organizational tips and one on self-employment guidelines. The newsletter includes the story of one of our recent FSS program graduates and his insight on volunteering and accomplishing goals. … Read More

Backpack Giveaway 2021!

August 5, 2021By Ann UpchurchNews

Boise City / Ada County Housing Authorities are again delighted to partner with the Southminster Presbyterian Church in our 2021 Backpack Giveaway program. This program has won national awards through NAHRO (The National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials) and has been recognized in national housing journals. The annual Backpack Giveaway program was created to … Read More

Emergency Rental Assistance is Still Available!

August 2, 2021By Ann UpchurchNews

Boise City / Ada County Housing Authorities is administering the Emergency Rental Assistance Program in Boise and Ada County. This program is funded through the U.S. Department of the Treasury for low-income local tenants who are struggling with rent and/or utilities and the reason for this is due, in some way, to the COVID pandemic. … Read More

Family Self-Sufficiency – July, August, September 2021 Newsletter

July 1, 2021By Ann UpchurchNews

We are entering a busy summer season, with lots of sunny days ahead. After a difficult year, we are looking forward to returning to summer activities, even if some have restrictions or new capacity guidelines. Our focus article, “The Fruit of Labor” by Sonja Williams, highlights a community that took home-gardening seriously by combining talents … Read More