North Idaho nonprofits to get money

The 12th annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge raised nearly $2.7 million over 20 days, benefiting 88 Idaho nonprofits.

The money will help organizations throughout the state that provide critical housing and supportive services to Idahoans in need.

In North Idaho, 17 nonprofits raised $449,701 during the campaign. Family Promise of the Palouse raised $133,566, the most in the region. St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho, with $76,013, and Bonner County Homeless Task Force, with $60,460, rounded out the top three in the region.

The campaign, organized by the Home Partnership Foundation and Idaho Housing and Finance Association, has raised $12.2 million since its inception in 2011.

North Idaho fundraising totals include: Family Promise North Idaho, $43,865; Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho, $2,350; Safe Passage and Union Gospel Mission, $5,255.