Jesse Tree was founded 23 years ago in Boise, Idaho. In 1999, after having direct conversations with people experiencing homelessness, our founders created the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program to provide financial assistance to low-income renters at risk of becoming homeless. Jesse Tree is the only organization focusing on eviction and homelessness prevention in Idaho. Our main goals are to prevent our neighbors from getting evictions on their records and losing their housing, empowering them to gain long-term self sufficiency.