An open door representing new beginnings and hope

Founding Campaign

The First Story Hasn't Been Written Yet.

We are raising funds to open our first transitional home in Star, Idaho. When we do, lives will change. You can be the reason that happens.

Where We're Going

Lifehouse of Mercy is a faith-based transitional housing ministry in the making. We know the need is real — the Treasure Valley has hundreds of men and women releasing from incarceration every year with nowhere safe to go, no support system, and no path forward.

We are building that path. Our first house will provide stable housing, structured accountability, spiritual community, and practical life skills to residents who are ready to fight for a new life.

We don't have stories yet. But we will. And you can be part of writing them.

The Need Is Urgent

68%

of people released from prison in Idaho have no stable housing lined up

3x

more likely to reoffend without stable safe and sober housing and community support

Limited

faith-based transitional homes currently serving the Treasure Valley and the surrounding area

The research is clear: stable housing is the single greatest predictor of successful reentry. Without it, everything else — jobs, family, sobriety — falls apart. We are here to change that, one home - one life at a time.

Our Founding Campaign

To secure, furnish, and operate our first transitional home for one full year

$400,000Campaign Goal
First & last month's rent + security deposit$12,000
Furnishings, bedding, and household essentials$10,000
Program staff (part-time, year one)$36,000
Resident support services and programming$20,000
Operations, insurance, and contingency$7,000

How You Can Help

Give a One-Time Gift

Every dollar goes directly toward opening our first home. No overhead fluff — just mission.

Become a Monthly Partner

Recurring gifts are the backbone of sustainable ministry. Even $25/month makes a lasting difference.

Sponsor a Room

A $5,000 gift furnishes and sponsors one resident room for a full year. Your name, your legacy.

Spread the Word

Share our story with your church, your network, your community. The right person is one conversation away.

Be a Founder.

The people who give now — before the first resident walks through the door — are the reason this ministry exists. That's you. That's your story too.

Lifehouse of Mercy

Providing faith-based transitional housing and support for individuals rebuilding their lives after incarceration.

"He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners." — Luke 4:18

Contact

Star, Idaho

For housing inquiries, volunteer opportunities, or to make a donation, please reach out through our contact page.

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