Daytime kitchen volunteers are crucial to our lunch and dinner services. Lucas, one of our kitchen volunteers, has only been volunteering with the Poverello Center for three months, but is already doing great work to provide food for our guests. He says “I like the energy of the people. Every person I’ve met here has…
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Our direct care staff work hard around the clock to ensure that our guests are safe and have their basic needs met. To keep the Poverello Center running smoothly, shift supervisors oversee the important work that happens every day. One of those supervisors, Frank, has been at the Poverello Center for over a year and
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Every October 10, shelters and service providers around the world recognize World Homeless Day, a day to reflect on our shared mission to address homelessness with compassion and action. This year, the day holds special meaning, as 2024 has brought significant developments for both service providers and the state of homelessness in our communities. As
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Missoula, MT, October 4 2024 – The Poverello Center is grateful to announce that we are the recipient of a $25,000 grant from the Foxwynd Foundation. This funding, provided through the Foxwynd Foundation’s Donor-Advised Fund (DAF), will be used to support our food programs, ensuring we are able to provide meals for our guests every
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This blog post is taken from the 2023 Annual Report, which is now available at thepoverellocenter.org/annual-report As I reflect on 2023, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the incredible support that has propelled our organization forward. It is because of you—our generous donors, dedicated volunteers, passionate staff, and strong community partners—that we continue to make
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Missoula, like many communities across the country, is facing a growing challenge: an increase in homelessness. But there’s hope on the horizon. Missoula is one of the communities that has implemented a Coordinated Entry System (CES), a game-changing approach that streamlines services to better meet the needs of those seeking support. The Missoula Coordinated Entry
If you’ve volunteered at the Poverello Center in the last year, you have probably met Emily, our volunteer coordinator, but did you know that she is a volunteer as well? Through the Jesuit Volunteer Corps, Emily and three other volunteers from around the country have been stationed in Missoula to do volunteer work for nonprofits
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Over the past 50 years, the Poverello Center has forged countless connections, many of which span generations. One such connection is embodied by Maggie, a remarkable member of our direct care staff. Her story is intertwined with the very roots of our organization, as her sister’s father-in-law, Tom King, was a founding member of the
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Dear Friends, This summer, we proudly unveiled our story of 50 years of hope to the Missoula community. From our humble beginnings as a small group of dedicated volunteers serving one meal a day and sometimes even offering our own homes, we’ve grown into something truly remarkable. Just look at our building on West Broadway
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This month, the Johnson Street Shelter unveiled our newest addition: two modular bathroom buildings. After months of planning and hard work, we are thrilled that our guests can finally use these much-needed facilities! The portable toilets we previously relied on were far from ideal. They lacked the sanitation standards we strive to provide and hindered
