About

LEAP Charities, Inc.

LEAP Charities is a Boise-based nonprofit who believes all people deserve an affordable home. LEAP was started by Bart Cochran, a Boise realtor, who saw vulnerable populations unable to access stable, affordable homes.

Mission

Keeping Idaho families housed through building, preserving and providing access to affordable homes.

Vision

Communities transformed with hope, connection, and secure housing.

LEAP accomplishes its mission in five ways:

  • Operation of a transitional housing program as a soft landing
  • Connection of renters to home buying resources

 

  • Research on affordable housing trends and solutions
  • Development and management of affordable rental housing
  • Preservation of existing affordable housing

Our Principles

Faith

Rooted in the transforming love of Christ, we seek to bring light and peace to the community.

Inclusion

We welcome all people to participate in our mission, regardless of background or belief.

Collaboration

We aim to collaborate with diverse community members and organizations to make the best impact.

Empowerment

In all that we do, we seek to create empowering opportunities and relationships with those that we serve.

Stewardship

We commit to an honest and responsible use of the money, time, and talents entrusted to us.

Staff

Martin Taylor
Construction Manager
208-713-3847
martin@leapcharities.org
Zeb Moers
Community Advancement Coordinator
(303) 949-2798
zeb@leapcharities.org
Brian Woodward
COO
573-424-9191
brian@leapcharities.org
Matt Fast
LEAP ROC Program Director
206-406-5013
matt@leapcharities.org
Samuel Bibb
Marketing & Communication Coordinator
907-723-7504
sam@leapcharities.org
Lisa Shultz
Welcome Housing Coordinator
208-861-7664
lisa@leapcharities.org
Terry Graves
Yes You Can Program Coordinator
208-695-8063
terry@leapcharities.org
Erika Ostyn
Grant Writer
208-402-8499
erika@leapcharities.org
Molly Hughes
Housing Development Administrator
208-996-3272
molly@leapcharities.org
Bart Cochran
Executive Director of LEAP
CEO of Property People
208-284-0389
bart@propertyrentalpeople.com