Hope doesn’t come from punishment. It comes from people like you.

You may have seen news about President Trump’s new executive order, “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets.” While the full impact of this policy is still taking shape, it signals a more punitive national approach to homelessness.

At the Poverello Center, we know that homelessness is a complex issue that cannot be solved through punishment. We remain committed to offering food, shelter, help, and hope to anyone who asks, because we believe in a community where everyone is treated with dignity, compassion, and care. That vision guides everything we do, and it’s more important now than ever.

In moments like this, we are reminded why your support matters so deeply.

Policies may change, but our mission doesn’t. And with so much uncertainty ahead, we need your support now more than ever. Your gift helps ensure we can keep our doors open, meet the rising needs, and protect the most vulnerable members of our community. 

Your support helps us provide dignity, shelter, and compassion when it’s needed most. But we also need your voice. Please stand with us by sharing our mission, speaking out for humane solutions, and helping others understand that empathy is the path to real change. 

Thank you for continuing to stand with us, and with those we serve, as we navigate this changing landscape together.

With appreciation,

Jill Bonny
Executive Director

The Poverello Center