Bench, and neighbors can check it out and meet the residents on Feb. 20.

The open house will run from 6 to 8 p.m. at the home, 6904 Randolph Drive, said Martin Johncox, who owns the house. Initially, seven men will live at the home, but the number could rise to the allowable federal limit of 12, he said.

New Hope has downsized in the past year to focus on improving communication with neighbors, Executive Director Dennis Mansfield said last week. This will be New Hope's 11th transition home and the ninth in Boise.