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Annual Meeting Reminder: The annual meeting will be held at the Boise Christian Retirement Village May 6th, 2023 at 10 am. Welcome to the Village A Safe Haven for Retired Christians in the Boise, Idaho Area Take a Look Around Visit You can stop by any time to tour the grounds or talk to someone about what it's like to be a part of the village. Call, email, or just drive on over! What We Offer We provide a comfortable apartment to live in, meals to eat, no utilities, no yard to mow, no drains to unclog. There are other Christians to fellowship with, laughter, sharing, and feeling like part of a large family. Donate We're a registered 501(c)(3) non- profit organization. Please contact us with your ideas, volunteerism, contributions. Around the Village

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About the Village Our Mission is to exemplify Christ’s direction “No Greater Love” by taking care of retired ministers, missionaries, low-income seniors, widows, and the disabled that are able to live independently by providing affordable housing, food, and utilities in a safe secure Christian environment. Our History In 1946 Arnold and Eva Kernan saw a need left by the Second world war, orphans. So, they founded the Christian Children’s Home in Boise, ID. It immediately filled to capacity and at the same time they had another dream that was an apparent need. Ministers who when they retired had no home, (they had lived in parsonages) no retirement, and meager social security if any, missionaries who had to return to the U.S. with no means, Christian workers who had given a life of service who were literally left on the street. In 1977 the Children’s Home moved to the Ranch setting, leaving 8.03 acres with houses on North 36th Street vacant. The homes were remodeled in to 26 one- and two-bedroom apartments there is a central dining hall on the property. Boise Christian Homes, Inc. had a dream, it came in to being, a Children’s Home and a community for Senior Saints, an overlooked population then as overlooked as it is still today. What We Offer We're a non-profit organization that provides safe and affordable housing in a community of faith. The Village provides apartments and homes on 8 1/2 acres for Christian independent-living elderly i.e. retiring ministers, missionaries and/or their spouses, elders, deacons, teachers & laypersons who worked in God's service and were unable to set aside retirement funds. We have 1-bedroom apartments for singles, as well as 2 and 3, bedroom units. Get in Touch Please feel free to reach out via phone or email with any questions. We also have a big need for donations and volunteers so please, don't be shy! Get in Touch

Resident Documents Covenant We ask all residents to read and subscribe to this simple covenant of faith. Rules & Regulations This document answers questions about parking, hours, laundry, meals, etc. Pet Agreement Please read our pet policy and take the necessary steps to ensure compliance.

Get Involved We love our volunteers! Whether you're a family, individual, church group, or (anyone) we'd love to give you an opportunity to serve. Volunteer We run on a shoestring budget. The rent collected only covers about 70% of the costs, the remainder is provided through individual donations. God has always provided. Volunteers help us get both large and small projects completed. In Person 3223 36th St. Boise, ID 83703 By Phone (208) 344-0551 Online Donate Donate Your tax-deductible donation will help provide meals, rent, and supplies for residents at the Boise Christian Retirement Village. ​ Do you know about these smart ways to support Boise Christian Homes without writing a check? Would you like to reduce your tax bill and help retired missionaries and pastors at the same time? Many Christians often overlook these ways to save their checking account and make their donations stretch further. Giving Appreciated Stock Why pay Capital Gains taxes on selling stock, leaving you just a portion of its value to spend? When transferred directly to BCH, all of the capital gains taxes are eliminated for outright stock gifts. Those who itemize can also claim the stock’s full value as a charitable deduction. In turn, BCH pays no taxes to sell it, and our programs then benefit from its full value. Please contact us for stock transfer instructions Stocks can also fund a Life Income Gift, such as a charitable gift annuity. Please contact us for an illustration of the benefits you could receive and for special transfer instructions. IRA Rollover Gifts Thanks to legislation enacted in 2015, you may be able to transfer a charitable distribution from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) to charity. Now that so few Americans can itemize to claim charitable gifts, this is one of your few opportunities to give and still save on taxes. You must be 70 ½ years old or older. Your gift counts towards your required minimum distribution but is not included in your taxable income. Your IRA administrator must make the distribution directly to the charity. You can also name IRA funds to BCH through a simple change of beneficiary form. IRA funds left to non-spouse heirs are heavily taxed. Real Estate Gifts Contact Boise Christian Homes to initiate a real estate gift such as a second home, or contact us to learn more. You can also leave real estate to BCH through your estate plan.* * All funds donated will be considered funds to Boise Christian Homes, Inc., and will be allocated under the direction of the Board. Donate

Current Openings Kitchen Cook Office Admin ​ Send in your resume with a cover letter. We're always looking for good people! Send email to: hello@boisechristianhomes.org

Amenities When you join the village, not only do you get a community and a great place to stay - you get access to our dining hall, church, and lovely garden pergola. Housing A comfortable, quiet place to live in the Boise metro area. Dining Meals included in our dining hall! Church We have devotions each morning at 8:30am during breakfast, with residents and staff taking turns leading each day. Pergola A lovely outdoor space to sit, relax, and fellowship. Volunteer or Donate Boise Christian Homes Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) non- profit organization. If you'd like, please contact us with your ideas, volunteerism, contributions. Contact

Every relationship starts with a converstaion... Address 3223 36th St. Boise, ID 83703 Phone (208) 344-0551 Email hello@boisechristianhomes.org First Name Last Name Email Message Send Thanks for submitting!

Apply for Residence Thank you for your interest in Boise Christian Homes, Inc. This is a 55+ independent living community serving Christians who need affordable housing. The living units are unfurnished, and prices include rent, utilities, meals available in the dining hall (we will try to accommodate special dietary needs), and parking for one vehicle per resident. ​ Residents are responsible for their own phone, cable TV, internet service, and renter’s insurance. We do not offer personal assistance or housekeeping service. Note: Our rental rates are under review and may change from the current list. Applicants who are accepted are required to pay one month’s rent plus an equal amount as a security deposit before move-in. ​ This community has specific residency criteria to determine eligibility. The application is used to gather necessary applicant information to determine eligibility. The Village complies with the Fair Housing Act according to all applicable federal, state, and local laws. ​ Residents of this community must meet age requirements and other qualifications. The Christian Retirement Village is committed to serving all eligible individuals who are capable of independent living. If you need a reasonable accommodation, bring that to our attention. We will work with you in meeting the ADA requirements. Important information for all applicants: ​ This application must be filled out in full, signed and dated. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. If approved this application will become part of the lease agreement and may be reviewed annually. Valid identification and proof of age (driver’s license or state ID) must be provided. Applicants are responsible to notify management if any relevant application information changes (change in address, contact information, source of income etc.). A $25 non-refundable application fee is required with the application. It will be retained whether or not the applicant(s) are accepted for residency. If information is found to be incorrect, the application will be rejected, and any rental application becomes void. False and misleading statements may lead to immediate eviction and loss of security deposit. Contact the administrator by phone or email with any questions regarding the application. Thank you for your interest in the Christian Retirement Village. Click Here to Pay & Apply