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“That morning, her landlord arrived unannounced at the front door. The only person home was Brianna’s 14-year-old daughter, who was asleep in bed. Without permission, he entered the home using a programmed keypad. He then woke up Brianna’s daughter and rushed her outside. She had time to get her phone, but was left standing in the driveway, barefoot and confused as she watched him lock her out.”
Jesse Tree’s Declan North shares a compelling story with Idaho Statesman, calling attention to the harm of Illegal Evictions.
2025
October
Illegal evictions are too common and they hurt Idaho families, Idaho Statesman, October 1
September
Rent increases nearly 60% in five years, leaving Boise Bench residents struggling, Idaho 6 News, September 25
Illegal evictions are too common and they hurt Idaho families, Idaho Statesman, October 1
August
School disruption is a significant - and overlooked - impact of housing loss for Idaho kids, Idaho Capital Sun, August 27
July
Summer shouldn’t push Idaho’s working parents to the brink of homelessness, Idaho Capital Sun, July 16
June
New River Street mural brings color to Jesse Tree and a historic neighborhood, Boise Weekly, June 9
Jesse Tree celebrates new mural at its home on River Street, KTVB, June 5
Boise mural event highlights Jesse Tree’s mission amid federal funding uncertainty, Idaho News 6, June 5
May
It’s not just high rents causing housing insecurity in Idaho, it’s also attorney fees, Idaho Capital Sun, May 29
Americorps cuts impact Treasure Valley's Jesse Tree, KTVB, May 2
DOGE AmeriCorps cuts deliver ‘huge hit’ to Boise homelessness nonprofit, Idaho Statesman, May 2
April
Despite federal funding loss, Boise nonprofit Jesse Tree prevents eviction for Idaho families, Idaho Capital Sun, April 2
Idaho Gives a lifeline for those needing housing assistance, Idaho Press, April 26
March
How an unexpected vehicle expense can lead to housing instability, eviction risks, Idaho Capital Sun, March 26
CEO of influence honorees named for 2025, Idaho Business Review, March 7
February
Gattiker conducts consulting workshops for local nonprofit, Boise State News, February 25
The Coyote Fifth Issue, College of Idaho Newspaper, February 24
January
Boise mayor asserts commitment to housing, homelessness, clean energy pursuits, Idaho Press, January 25
DOJ charges property managers with rent price-fixing. Some operate apartments in Boise, Idaho Statesman, January 13
Boise nonprofit Jesse Tree to host free tenants’ rights training at library in February, Idaho Capital Sun, January 9
Boise nonprofit Jesse Tree to host free tenants’ rights training at library in February, News From The States, January 9
Housing drive raises millions for Idaho nonprofits, Idaho Business Review, January 9