As part of its spring service project, Leadership Boise and Leadership Boise Academy are raising $25,000 for a new roof for the homeless shelter, Interfaith Sanctuary Housing Services. In addition to raising funds, the service project included repairs, construction, landscaping and clean up for the shelter. On April 25th, a group of about 75-80 young professionals and high school students gathered at Interfaith Sanctuary for the labor.
“As leaders in this community, we felt it was important to dedicate our assistance to those who are most in need, especially during these tough economic times,” said project leader and Holland & Hart attorney, Kelly Barbour. “This is a tremendous collaborative effort that will make a very real difference in the lives of thousands of people for years to come.” Barbour is also Vice President of the 2008-2010 Leadership Boise class. Census estimates that as many as 2,000 people are homeless in Boise every night. Interfaith Sanctuary has been serving Boise's increasing homeless population since 2005. The facility serves an average of more than 120 people a night. Donations can be made online, here. Please indicate that you would like to contribute to the "Roof Project" when you donate.
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