A perfect storm for Boise’s unsheltered neighbors — and how you can help

A guest came into Corpus Commons last week with everything she owned in a grocery bag. She’d been sleeping somewhere different every night.

Why? She was fleeing domestic violence, overnight shelters were full, and she couldn’t risk being fined for sleeping outside.

She came to Corpus for a shower, a warm meal, and a place to rest. Many Boiseans don’t know Corpus Commons exists. We were founded in 2003 as Corpus Christi House by local faith leaders who saw neighbors with nowhere to go during the day…

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