Over the past several years, the Johnson Street Shelter has been a true labor of love for our entire community. It has taken dedication, sacrifice, and incredible teamwork from our staff, guests, and supporters to keep it going—and in that time, it has saved lives. What started as an emergency response to the pandemic grew…
For years, our partnership with Town Pump has fueled our mission and created a network of inspired donors. Not only did the Town Pump Foundation commit to supporting our autumn campaign for our food programs, they also championed our Giving Tuesday push and offered a match of $25,000! This extra funding goes a long way
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In 2015, the Poverello Center introduced our Resident Volunteer (RV) Program. This year, we restructured the program to increase its efficacy, and have seen incredible results for the people enrolled. The RV program is a simple trade: guests staying in the shelter at the Poverello Center or the Johnson Street Shelter donate 20 hours per
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Poverello Past & Future and our 50th Anniversary Gala would nor have been possible without our sponsors. Clearwater Credit Union sponsored at the “Champions of Hope” level, and provided essential support to raise money for our programs. Since 2008, Clearwater Credit Union has been an important partner of the Poverello Center. Clearwater Credit Union says
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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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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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