BOISE, Idaho — On Thursday, neighbors gathered at Jesse Tree, a nonprofit focused on preventing eviction and homelessness, to help paint a large mural designed by local artist Sarah Harris.

The paint-by-numbers style mural is the first time Harris has invited the public to collaborate on one of her large-scale pieces. The strong turnout reflected broad community support for Jesse Tree, as the organization faces ongoing uncertainty due to recent federal funding cuts.

“So this is the first time doing a community where we get people involved in actually putting a mural on the wall,” Harris said.

The whimsical design features treehouses nestled in leafy branches, each symbolizing safety, home, and the people who help make that possible.

“We see these two people over here planting a tree on

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