Some of the biggest news coming out of the Poverello Center in the past few weeks is a shift in where our staff work! For years, we have staffed the Valor House through our Veterans Programs. However, as that shelter moves from providing transitional to permanent housing, our staff is moving to another location –…
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The Poverello Center employs individuals from all walks of life, and our staff bring many different perspectives to the work. A number of our employees are also students at the University of Montana, and they pair their work with learning. Ben Kelly started working for the Poverello Center during the 2022 Winter Shelter season, and
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We often say at the Poverello that people’s reasons for being homeless are as diverse as the people themselves. This is especially true of people that the HOT Team is working with at any given time. We work with young adults who have aged out of the youth homes or the foster care system with no place
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Dear supporters, Recently, the Mayor declared a state of emergency regarding homelessness and urban camping in Missoula. We at the Poverello Center are always humbled by the outpouring of support from the Missoula community. We want to thank you all for your contributions to our mission, and prepare you for what comes next. The Poverello
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For individuals with limited access to the Poverello Center’s services, or who need extra food during the day, sack lunches make a world of difference. Our Homeless Outreach Team and front desk give out roughly 1,000 of these every week, and an enormous amount of effort goes into making all of these lunches! Luckily for
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A $10 donation to the Poverello Center earns you a free beer or kombucha from Imagine Nation Brewing Company. To add to the excitement, we will be raffling off a $100 Scheels gift card! If you cannot make this Pints with a Purpose event, please consider attending the rest in the series, all hosted at
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Stepping Stones: How the Poverello Center sets employees up for success For many of our clients and guests, the Poverello Center is a stepping stone to housing and employment. It can also be a space for finding inspiration for further helping the community. That’s the case for Guy Johnson, a former client of the Poverello
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Our direct care staff are the first faces you see when you walk into the Poverello Center, and they are some of the most dedicated individuals in the city. If you’ve joined the Poverello Center for afternoon and evening hours, one of those faces you’ve seen is Larry Roberts. Larry spends his work days in
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Staff Spotlight: Missoula Coordinated Entry System Since January, the Poverello Center has conducted 80 percent of Missoula Coordinated Entry System assessments for individuals accessing emergency services. The Pov has conducted 239 assessments in 2022, as of July 20th. The Missoula Coordinated Entry System (MCES) uses standardized assessment tools and prioritization policies to direct people to
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Imagine, for a moment, how challenging the past two years have been for individuals experiencing unsheltered houselessness. Not only is it incredibly difficult to seek proper, socially distanced shelter, but many of the organizations in place to help these individuals have reduced their services or closed their doors to the public all together. The Poverello
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