Serving Southern Idaho
Boise
Where We Serve
Caldwell
IdahoFalls
Nampa
Pocatello
TwinFalls
Members of the Adaptive Basketball Team fist bump before their tournament in Boise.
a letter from our Southern Idaho leaders
Dear Friends,
In our roles as the new Southern Idaho Coordinators and Boise Corps Administrators, my wife and I extend our sincere appreciation for your partnership. Your generous support is invaluable in providing services and hope to your neighbors in need.
The Salvation Army strives to identify and respond to the unmet needs unique to each community it serves. Food, clothing, and shelter are just the beginning. Through programs such as the Booth Program for Young Parents, we offer a hand-up instead of a simple hand-out, training and equipping families to break the cycle of poverty and begin new lives of self-sufficiency. Each summer, underserved youth enjoy both day and overnight camping experiences. Families are blessed through Back-to-School events, receiving backpacks with school supplies, new haircuts, and dental check-ups.
All of this and more is made possible through your support. Every financial donation and act of volunteerism is an investment of one neighbor into the lives of others. Thank you for joining us on our journey of service. We are stronger together.
May God bless you richly,
Majors Premek and Charity Kramerius Southern Idaho Coordinators
The Cascade Division
82 cents of every dollar raised is used to sustain life-changing programs that bring hope to hurting souls.
OUR MISSION
Preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination
How we meet local needs
Assess the Need
FIRST, we assess the needs of each community in which we serve. We work to understand the obstacles, hardships, and challenges native to the area’s particular population.
Build the Programs
NEXT, we build local programs designed to offer immediate relief, short-term care, and long-term growth in the areas that will best benefit the community.
Invest in the Community
THEN, we offer the local programs to the local community while working to continually optimize their efficacy via spiritual, physical, and emotional service.
Partnering for Good
The Gem State Falcons, Boise’s wheelchair basketball team, found a new home at The Salvation Army’s Boise campus, which features a full-size gym ideal for their unique needs. This partnership began in September 2022, providing the Falcons with a space to practice and host events, including the City of Trees Basketball Tournament, which brought in teams from several states. The tournament was highly praised for its organization and the quality of The Salvation Army’s facilities.
This collaboration goes beyond just providing a venue—it’s about creating awareness and opportunities for adaptive sports in the community. Major Tom Stambaugh of The Salvation Army emphasized the importance of supporting adaptive athletes, while Tom Schroeder, the Falcons’ representative, highlighted how this partnership aligns with their mission to break down barriers and build a stronger community through sports. Together, they’re committed to growing adaptive sports in Idaho and beyond, with plans to host more tournaments and expand their reach.
Ladies at The Salvation Army Nampa Corps enjoy fellowship around the craft table at the “Boundless Craft Club.”
A student works on her color wheel art assignment at Cardinal Academy, the charter school located on the Booth Campus in Boise, ID.
Boise High School students with disabilities and autism pose after their volunteer shift. The students prepare 25-30 food boxes during weekly participation in the Boise Salvation Army’s adaptive activities program.
Fighting Food Insecurity
In Southern Idaho
A staff member at the Pocatello Corps passes out dessert during their weekday soup kitchen.
In Boise, food boxes are provided four days a week via a drivethru pantry available to all Ada County residents. The food bank is funded in part by the City of Boise, and is a critical partner in the Idaho Food Bank distribution network.
Left, a volunteer serves lunch to a Nampa participant at their day shelter. Shelter and meal programs like this help lessen the burdens faced by Idahoans in need.
Above, families wait in line at“Fresh Food Friday,” a monthly event during the summer where Ada County residents can shop for free, locally sourced produce to help combat food insecurity. By providing fresh fruits and vegetables, Fresh Friday supports families facing financial challenges and promotes healthier eating habits in the community. As an offshoot of the Boise Corps’ year-round food pantry, the Fresh Produce Market is open once a month, from June to September. Ryanne Gihle, The Salvation Army Boise Corps Family Services Manager, said the effort is seasonal because summer yields the best quality produce—something many people need.
Below, a Caldwell volunteer restocks the canned goods to prepare for another day of distribution.
Our foodbank volunteers are the life blood of our community. Their dedication to show up each week or each month means we have reliable help to support more families in our community. ”
Lt.
Amy Lewis, Corps Officer,
Caldwell, ID
Serving Our Families
Across Southern Idaho, The Salvation Army is meeting families where they are to bring them closer to a successful future.
Baby Haven is an incentive-based program for low-income families who are either expecting a child or have a child under 24 months old. We partner with the University of Idaho and Eat Smart Idaho who provide nutrition and physical activity education for low-income Idahoans.
Our educational classes promote healthy families with content focused on nutrition, positive relationships, infant and child safety, financial literacy, and other life-changing topics. While learning these important topics, families are rewarded with resources for their infants like diapers, clothing, and other baby supplies. Free diapers are given at each class.
“I am very thankful for The Salvation Army and everything this organization did for my family but also continues to do for our community.”
Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate of achievement.
Classes are held the second and fourth weeks of the month, on Thursday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. There are both English and Spanish speaking facilitators or staff.
A Boise, ID student poses for her graduation picture with her son after completing the Booth Program, where young parents can complete their formal education while also learning life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and parenting.
At the Booth Campus in Boise, ID, the Booth Program for Young Parents and Cardinal Academy make it possible for young parents - up to the age of 21 who are pregnant or parenting - to obtain a high school diploma in a supportive environment. This support helps young mothers and fathers navigate through pregnancy and the early stages of parenthood with applicable knowledge of life skills, prenatal health and parenting, life skills, family building, budgeting, and relevant job skills. Onsite childcare is provided to students attending the program. Financial assistance is available upon request.
Join us at our annual Daffodil Tea each spring to hear heart warming stories of success. Tickets are available every February and sponsorship opportunities are available.
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