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WORD ON THE STREET: HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
HAUNTING ON MANITOU By: Gerri Graves Word on the Street Issue 48, October 2024 … I’ve never seen a ghost, nor had the privilege of witnessing a UFO……. BUT, I have been privy to some strange goings...
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Dealing With Diabetes
By: Molly Balison Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 … David Burton remembers being a scared 4 year old waking up in the middle of the night gasping for air. His parents rushed him to the...
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A True Hero
By: Gerri Graves Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 … Editor’s Note: In honor of Veterans Day WOTS is rerunning this story to remember our dear friend and Veteran, Paul Gilbert. One day a...
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Bringing People Together: Chief Dennison Pays a Visit to WOTS
By: Molly Balison and Amanda Niess Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 … Chris Dennison sat down with the WOTS Editorial Team last month to share what he learned from his 20 years as a police...
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Diwali
By: Gerri Graves Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 … A Hindu festival of lights. It symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. It’s...
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The Adult/Child Syndrome
“The Thoughts of a Homeless Child. Part 2” A continued series of the jumbled and articulate thoughts of a nineteen year old. By: Shyloh Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 … Recently I wrote...
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From Unhoused to Housed Through the Continuum of Services
By Molly Balison Viola Crowley Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 … Viola Crowley never expected to be forced out of her home. In the blink of an eye she found herself bouncing between her...
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Cricki Movie Review
By: Chris Alvarez and Nicki Vogel “One Life “ The movie was an amazing movie! I’m Critter and I’m Nicki and we’re: CRICKI MOVIE REVIEWS! CRITTER: We were told to watch this movie by a really really...
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NOVEMBER POETRY CORNER
Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 . . . LOST HERITAGE By: Julie Loomis I wonder how it feels, to feel the wind, as it sings. The ancient voices grow strong. The drums beat brings, The dancers...
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The Healing Practice of Gratitude
By Molly Balison Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 . . . I got used to waking up with anxious knots in my chest caused by the combination of stress, sleep deprivation and tightness in my...
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A Day With Torat Tzedek
Rabbi Dan Fink – Interfaith Sanctuary Board Member Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 . . . Today I had the deep privilege of working with my friend, classmate and colleague, Rabbi Arik...
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The 19th Annual X-treme Holiday X-travaganza at Treefort Music Hall!
By: Jodi Peterson-Stigers Word on the Street Issue 49, November 2024 . . . What do you get when you add: 19 + a bird, a duck and a music hall together? This year, Curtis and Jodi Stigers are teaming...
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Beyond a Bed
By Jodi Peterson-Stigers and Molly Balison You’ve probably driven past this building countless times. You know the one—just off the Connector’s River Street exit, adorned with a striking mural. Its...
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Sanctuary for the Holidays
By Nate Dodgson As the weather gets colder, our hearts and spirits should grow warmer. In what ways could this mean? There is a plethora of ways which we, as a community and family, may achieve in...
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The Thoughts of a Homeless Child. Part 3
By Shyloh Part three of the continued series of jumbled and articulate thoughts of a nineteen year old. Today I’m going to be writing about eating healthily. It is common among people around the world...
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Joy to the World
By Molly Balison When we look at this world, our relationships and our lives it’s obvious brokenness exists. Nothing is perfect as it was intended to be. Even the holidays can be a subject of...
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Warmth Through Giving
By Molly Balison Imagine being outside in the thick of winter. It’s below 20 degrees and your head and eyelashes are covered with snowflakes, melting into your shivering skin. You have no coat, hat,...
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Small Steps for the New Year
By Kayla Gaffney, LMSW – Terry Reilly Health Services As we get ready to welcome the new year, it’s natural to find ourselves reflecting on where we’ve been and where we’re headed. Looking back on the...
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Volunteer Spotlight: Martin Mayo
By Amanda Niess In the late summer of 2022, Martin Mayo and his wife made a decision that would impact countless lives in the Boise unhoused community. Having moved from Houston, Martin and his wife...
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New Beginnings: Idahoans Find Second Chances Through the Clean Slate Law
By Molly Balison Idaho’s Clean Slate Act, House Bill 149, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The law enables eligible Idaho residents to have one low misdemeanor offense on their criminal record...
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