Affordable Housing in Blaine County
For too many of our friends and neighbors, affordable housing is not an option in Blaine County. As a result, many of the essential members of our workforce struggle with housing cost burdens that prevent them from full engagement with our community. In Blaine County, 12% of our residents live below the Federal Poverty Threshold of $26,500 (family of 4). Additionally, 40% of our community is subsisting on a survival budget, known as ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed), meaning that within those families, one unexpected cost or emergency can bring devastating consequences.
This is not a sustainable economic system for a vibrant thriving community.
The Blaine County Housing Foundation, through coordinated efforts with other local community partners, provides Housing Gap Funds to our households in Blaine County of up to $500 to mitigate the effects of an unexpected cost, whether an emergency medical bill, loss of time at work due to illness, automotive repair, or other unplanned events. The Foundation offers this assistance to those making less that 80% of the Area Median Income of Blaine County, namely, our essential workers.
Application for Blaine County Housing Foundation's Housing Gap Grant
This is not a sustainable economic system for a vibrant thriving community.
The Blaine County Housing Foundation, through coordinated efforts with other local community partners, provides Housing Gap Funds to our households in Blaine County of up to $500 to mitigate the effects of an unexpected cost, whether an emergency medical bill, loss of time at work due to illness, automotive repair, or other unplanned events. The Foundation offers this assistance to those making less that 80% of the Area Median Income of Blaine County, namely, our essential workers.
Application for Blaine County Housing Foundation's Housing Gap Grant
The GEnerosity of Neighbors
Many of our neighbors have stepped up to help us help others. Blaine County Housing Foundation has received generous support from individuals and organizations, such as 100 Men Who Care and the Idaho Community Foundation. With the help of their generosity, the Foundation has been able to provide assistance on more than 20 different occasions. The Foundation has established a working relationship with Blaine County's Indigent Fund and the Blaine County Charitable Fund so that our assistance is targeted, coordinated, and effective.
The need remains and as the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to ravage our communities, there will be additional overwhelming demand for help. As a community, we can come together to support our friends and neighbors--the essential workers of our community, the people who form the foundation of what makes Blaine County the place we all love to call home.
The need remains and as the COVID-19 Pandemic continues to ravage our communities, there will be additional overwhelming demand for help. As a community, we can come together to support our friends and neighbors--the essential workers of our community, the people who form the foundation of what makes Blaine County the place we all love to call home.
How you can help
To keep up with news relating the the work and advocacy of the Blaine County Housing Foundation, please consider following us on Facebook at "Blaine County Housing Foundation" or by clicking here and giving us a "Like".
You can be a part of sustaining our community by keeping our vital friends and neighbors housed through your generous gifts to the Blaine County Housing Foundation. Please consider clicking the Donate button, below, or, if you prefer, consider mailing your gift to the address below.
You can also designate Blaine County Housing Foundation as your charity on smile.amazon.com and a portion of each order will generate a donation to the Foundation from Amazon and at no additional cost to you. For more information or to set your preferred charity as Blaine County Housing Foundation, please click the banner below.
Finally, you can make a difference by joining in efforts to advocate for the attainable housing for all of the people of Blaine County. All it takes is a conversation with a friend, neighbor, elected leader, or your employer. Together, we can make a positive impact for our community!
You can be a part of sustaining our community by keeping our vital friends and neighbors housed through your generous gifts to the Blaine County Housing Foundation. Please consider clicking the Donate button, below, or, if you prefer, consider mailing your gift to the address below.
You can also designate Blaine County Housing Foundation as your charity on smile.amazon.com and a portion of each order will generate a donation to the Foundation from Amazon and at no additional cost to you. For more information or to set your preferred charity as Blaine County Housing Foundation, please click the banner below.
Finally, you can make a difference by joining in efforts to advocate for the attainable housing for all of the people of Blaine County. All it takes is a conversation with a friend, neighbor, elected leader, or your employer. Together, we can make a positive impact for our community!
Blaine County Housing Foundation
PO Box 4045
Ketchum, ID 83340
PO Box 4045
Ketchum, ID 83340