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…
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Dear friends, The holiday season is a time of joy, generosity, and reflection at the Poverello Center. It’s when we come together to serve delicious holiday meals to hundreds of people, greet kind-hearted donors who bring socks and warm clothes, and feel immense gratitude for a community that truly cares. But we know this season
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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
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
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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As homelessness and housing insecurity rise in Montana, so do efforts to educate the public about what shelter providers are seeing across the state. In 2022, the Poverello Center spearheaded the formation of the Montana Coalition to Solve Homelessness, made up of stakeholders from across the state. The coalition has united to address the challenges
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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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Dear Supporters, I’m writing to you today with an amazing opportunity to double your impact to the Poverello Center through donating during our Fall Appeal, supported by a $25,000 match from the Town Pump Foundation! Every day, I get the opportunity to feed our most vulnerable community members. I also get to work alongside volunteers
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