Veterans Park Neighborhood Association

IFS UPDATE – Fall – 2025

admin — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 18:23:02 +0000

Boise City Council denied our request for reconsideration regarding Interfaith’s CUP to relocate to State street.
With the approved CUP the city has removed the Occupancy cap and relegated most of the mitigation measures to a condition about compliance with the Security Plan, but included a provision to allow the Security Plan to be changed without public review or comment.
Additionally, While Interfaith Sanctuary has been vocal in the media and during tours about re-branding the project and making changes between this application and the prior one, those changes were not reflected in their actual application.
We can continue this fight as long as the neighborhood continues to oppose the project.
If you live within VPNA borders, please contact us and let us know how you would like is to proceed.
You can donate to VPNA via any of the following methods, please specify if it is regarding Interfaith or for the general fund.
● Donate via the GiveButter platform, which allows one-time or monthly donations – please consider setting up a recurring monthly donation!
https://givebutter.com/VPNABoise…
● Venmo to username @VPNA-Boise
● PayPal to VPNAboise@gmail.com
● Mail a check payable to: Veterans Park Neighborhood Association, PO Box 6598, Boise, ID 83707
● Deposit a donation at Horizon Federal Credit Union (910 N Orchard St, Boise, ID 83706)
VPNA is a registered 501(c)3 and can provide a donation receipt if you clearly provide your contact information along with your chosen method of donation.c

Join Your VPNA Neighbors for Harvest Fest (at Willow Lane Park)

admin — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 21:18:19 +0000

Sunday, October 8th, 4-7 PM, Willow Lane Park.

Pie for All!
Bounce House!
Cake Walk! (Feel free to bring a treat to contribute)
Piñatas and Kid Games!
Voluntary Pot Luck: Feel free to bring a dish and share a meal with your neighbors.

Let’s stay connected and engaged as our neighborhood faces many changes in the upcoming years.

“When the world seems large and complex, we need to remember that great world ideals all begin in some home neighborhood” (Konrad Adenauer).

VPNA Monthly Meeting Moved to Thursday August 24

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:15:25 +0000

Note that due to scheduling conflicts the VPNA August monthly meeting has been moved to Thursday August 24th at the Collister Library, Sycamore room.

National Night Out Party

admin — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 15:12:34 +0000

Hi everyone in the VPN! Come join us this Tuesday, August 1st, from 6-9pm for National Night Out.

Your Veterans Park Neighborhood Association will have food, drinks, treats, a raffle and a bounce house for you to enjoy. Bring yourself, your families, and let’s connect with each other and our local police and first responders!

We sincerely hope to see you all there. Here is more info about this special, nationally recognized event: https://natw.org/about/

IFS Update June 2023

admin — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 13:43:16 +0000

Last week the District Court issued a decision upholding the City’s approval of the CUP for Interfaith Sanctuary. District Court decisions may be appealed to the Idaho Supreme Court. Our legal team is still reviewing the court’s full written decision to evaluate our next steps.

Also IFS is getting closer to having their building permits (BLD22-04235 and BLD22-04236) issued – they just need to pay roughly $130K in fees. So be vigilant and report anything that doesn’t seem right or is unsafe. See Neighborhood Safety for how to report. Please also email us on all issues so that we can maintain a record.

Updated “Development & Zoning” Menu

admin — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 05:43:40 +0000

We have added information on the city’s Development Tracker, the new Zoning Code as well as the Fargo 41 project under the updated “Development & Zoning” menu.

Check it out!

Monthly VPNA Meeting this Wednesday June 28

admin — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 14:53:29 +0000

The Veterans Park Neighborhood Association will be holding its monthly meeting this Wednesday June 28 from 6:30 – 8:00 PM in the Collister Library Sycamore room. The public is invited to attend.

Annual Meeting This Wednesday

admin — Mon, 01 May 2023 04:56:07 +0000

The Veterans Park Neighborhood Association will hold its Annual Meeting on Wednesday May 3rd from 6-8 PM at the Collister Library. Learn more about what is happening in your neighborhood, and share with us your questions and more.

Agenda topics will include updates on key neighborhood topics, answering your questions, and electing Board members. If you are interested in helping your neighborhood as a VPNA Board member, please let us know that you would like to participate in the elections.

We hope to see you there!!

Preserve the Wetlands

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:40:23 +0000

The Rotary Club has invited VPNA members to sign up for their volunteer days to help preserve the wetlands we love so much! Signing up in advance is required- the next event is February 25, with monthly events in March, April, and May also available for registration. Come join us!

Update on VPNA Appeal of IFS Design to City Council

admin — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:26:18 +0000

At the 1/31 City Council meeting, City Council agreed that the fence separating Interfaith’s Proposed Shelter from the adjacent properties should be constructed of a barrier with soundproofing qualities sufficient to block conversational noise generated on the site. We are proud that our advocacy resulted in this improvement for the immediate neighbors of the property.

However, City Council did not even acknowledge our concerns that, since the project was approved, the promised re-opening of the Willow Lane Substation has been cancelled and de-funded. This is a major concern for the neighborhood as a whole, and we are not aware of any plan to address it.

Note – The Design Review process is separate from the CUP and focuses on design details. The VPNA lawsuit on the overall project is still in process with the first hearing at the end of March.