Hard Facts:
- According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2005, more than 2,700 people in Boise are homeless daily.
- At minimum wage, a full-time worker earns 54% of what is needed to afford a bedroom residence at fair market rate in Idaho
- 3,188 children will be homeless in Idaho this year
- 1 in 27 children in Idaho do not know where they will get their next meal
- Families are the fastest growing population accounting for 41% of the nation’s homeless
- The average age of a homeless person is 9 years old
- 1.35 million US children on any given night are homeless
Each month many low-to-moderate income families face the threat of eviction due to temporary financial setbacks such as a short term job loss, higher than expected utility costs, a medical illness, or car repairs. According to The National Alliance to Prevent and End Homelessness, a large percentage of people are 1 or 2 paychecks away from becoming homeless.
Prevention is the key. The Jesse Tree of Idaho is dedicated to preventing homelessness through the Emergency Rent and Mercy Assistance (ERMA) program. The Jesse Tree of Idaho serves as a “safety-net” by providing a one time rent payment along with case management which helps get families back on track and able to regain self-sufficiency and financial stability within a few short months. Clients of the ERMA program receive rental payment assistance, strategies to develop a positive relationship with the landlord, additional community referrals and the opportunity to remain in current housing. The community benefits from the ERMA program which utilizes and maximizes a variety of funding sources.
The Jesse Tree has created a good foundation and has built a solid reputation within the Boise community. It will continue to have a long-term positive impact on keeping people housed, allowing them to focus on regaining financial stability rather than worrying about where to live.
Idaho HMIS Privacy Notice
Avisodo Pricacida del Sistema de HMIS de Idaho
Newsletter Spring 2010
Newsletter Fall 2010
Food Pantry
JT Eligibility Flow Chart
InfoSheet
The Jesse Tree of Idaho prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age.
Any person requiring language interpretation or special assistance to accommodate physical visual, or hearing impairments, please contact Office Manager at 383-9486
Prevention is the key. The Jesse Tree of Idaho is dedicated to preventing homelessness through the Emergency Rent and Mercy Assistance (ERMA) program. The Jesse Tree of Idaho serves as a “safety-net” by providing a one time rent payment along with case management which helps get families back on track and able to regain self-sufficiency and financial stability within a few short months. Clients of the ERMA program receive rental payment assistance, strategies to develop a positive relationship with the landlord, additional community referrals and the opportunity to remain in current housing. The community benefits from the ERMA program which utilizes and maximizes a variety of funding sources.
The Jesse Tree has created a good foundation and has built a solid reputation within the Boise community. It will continue to have a long-term positive impact on keeping people housed, allowing them to focus on regaining financial stability rather than worrying about where to live.
Idaho HMIS Privacy Notice
Avisodo Pricacida del Sistema de HMIS de Idaho
Newsletter Spring 2010
Newsletter Fall 2010
Food Pantry
JT Eligibility Flow Chart
InfoSheet
The Jesse Tree of Idaho prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or age.
Any person requiring language interpretation or special assistance to accommodate physical visual, or hearing impairments, please contact Office Manager at 383-9486
