Idaho nonprofits got a big boost this holiday season thanks to the 10th annual Avenues for Hope Housing Challenge.

The 2020 campaign raised a record $2.6 million over 21 days, benefiting 78 Idaho nonprofits. The money will help these organizations provide critical housing and supportive services to Idahoans in need.

In North Idaho, 17 participating nonprofits raised more than $496,000 during the 21-day campaign. Family Promise of the Palouse ($129,443), Bonner County Homeless Task Force ($100,294.97) and Sojourners’ Alliance ($64,685) raised the most money in the region.

The campaign, organized by the Home Partnership Foundation and Idaho Housing and Finance Association, has raised nearly $7 million since its inception in 2011.

North Idaho fundraising totals:

Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse, $13,052.49; Bonner Community Housing Agency, $9,740; Bonner County Homeless Task Force, Inc., $100,294.97; Family Promise of Lewis Clark Valley, $5,900; Family Promise North Idaho, $44,600.43; Family Promise of the Palouse, $129,443.39; Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho, $12,859.09; Kaleidoscope Community Services, Inc., $1,400; Lake Pend Oreille School District, $5,400; LC Valley Youth Resource Center, $18,970.56; Moscow Affordable Housing Trust, $10,699; Palouse Habitat for Humanity, $6,785; Safe Passage, $650; Sojourners’ Alliance, $64,685; St. Vincent de Paul North Idaho, $51,550; The Salvation Army of Lewiston, $5,400; Union Gospel Mission, $14,853.40.