When asked what her life was like before working with Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity, Holly shared that she was miserable. “My roof leaked, and I had no family to come help me,” Holly said. “My neighbors couldn't do any more than what I could do. The church tried to help me cover up the leaks, but it still wasn’t enough. I ran out of avenues.” Now, her life is different.

Evening in the Garden has been a key fixture of FarWest Landscape & Garden Center’s philanthropic efforts. Yet most don’t know the history of their contributions to Habitat and the event. For 17 years they have donated their seven-acre nursery to serve as the backdrop for Habitat’s key fundraiser.

Mighty Dog Roofing is a franchise company, but is an affiliate of the Treasure Valley, owned by Jeremy and Blake Parkinson. They are native Idahoans. Like Habitat’s own local focus, Mighty Dog prioritizes hiring local people to work for them and keep the family-owned business community oriented. 

As one chapter closes, another opens for Nuha, Ali, and their two children. From the love of their home, the gratitude for the homeownership opportunity, and the success they found there, Nuha recounts their time as Habitat homeowners as they sell their Habitat home for something bigger.

Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity has consistently earned low energy efficiency scores on its homes built in Ada County thanks to its high-quality volunteer work. A home’s HERS score is a relative performance score. The lower the number, the more energy efficient the home.

When Kathy moved into the home her mother had owned in 1985, she knew that someday it would need repair work. After all, the home was built during the 1940’s. Over the years she’d had minor work done, but after a severe windstorm in 2022 her roof finally cried “uncle”.

Kimber Russell wears many hats. From principal owner of 1 Percent Consulting, adjunct faculty for College of Western Idaho, commissioner for Serve Idaho, and board of trustees president for Habitat (not counting mom and wife), Kimber is a stark advocate of affordable housing in the Treasure Valley.

Amisa and her four children, ages one, two, 12, and 15, were the recipients of Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity’s first playhouse through its Playhouse Program. Sponsored by Wells Fargo, Amisa’s playhouse will be used in her childcare business that she operates out of her home.

Living in Meridian, Idaho, veteran and homeowner Randy desperately needed his house repainted in order to protect it from the elements. Quality exterior paint works as an added layer of protection, helping to keep a home safe from weather damage, insects, and dust. Randy’s only request, according to the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce? That the house be painted blue and gold.

“The steps outside my house were so steep, I was scared of falling. By the time I got to my car just outside my house, I was hyperventilating from fear of falling even though it was so close. Now, I don’t need to worry.” -Peggy Mortimer