In The News

2007, 2008, 2009
The Poverello Center has been voted “Missoula’s Best Nonprofit Organization” by readers of the Missoula Independent in the Annual Best of Missoula Awards .

“You probably know it by the blue house on Ryman Street, but the Poverello Center, the largest homeless center in the state, also encompasses the Valor House for veterans, the Joseph Residence for families and the Salcido drop-in center for the chronically homeless. In all, the Pov serves Missoula's poorest—about 300 per day—year round, without fail. That service includes food programs, case management, employment referrals, housing placement and an on-site health clinic. More than 50 employees help fulfill these services, as well as the efforts of 21,000 annual volunteer shifts. "In a way," says Executive Director Ellie Hill, "damn near everyone in Missoula has worked at the Pov at one time or another." The Poverello Center: 535 Ryman St; 728-1809; thepoverellocenter.org”

2007, 2008, 2009
Ellie Hill, Executive Director of the Poverello Center has been voted “Missoula’s Best Activist” by readers of the Missoula Independent in the Annual Best of Missoula Awards .

“The success of the state's largest homeless center, the Poverello Center, rests largely on the shoulders of Executive Director Ellie Hill. The former district attorney never expected to be in her current position, but she points out that the word "lawyer" translates to "advocate" in most other languages. Although she's kicked around the idea of leaving her current position for a more traditional legal career, it'll never happen. "I'm still a lawyer in a lot of ways," she says. "I consider myself an advocate for the poor."

2009
The Poverello Center finished in the top three “Best Places to Work” by readers of the Missoula Independent in the Annual Best of Missoula Awards.

2009
The Poverello Center was voted the “Best Place to Volunteer” by readers of the Missoulian newspaper in the Annual Missoula’s Choice Awards.

Ellie Hill, Executive Director, was named a Democracy for America, Netroots Nation Scholar.  The scholarship and recognition was awarded to thirty of the nation’s best activists for their efforts to educate the public, create awareness, and foster progressive community change.

Kevin Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator, was nominated as Missoula’s Best Employee, by members of the Missoula Downtown Association.

Staff and Board

LEADERSHIP STAFF

Executive Director
Ellie Boldman Hill
(406) 728-1809
elliehill@montana.com

 "We create lasting solutions to homelessness not only by addressing life saving, emergency needs, but also by dealing with the underlying issues facing our clients and our communities."
-Ellie Boldman Hill, Executive Director

Director of Operations
Eran Fowler Pehan, MSW
(406) 728-1809
efowler@montana.com

Director of Homeless Veterans Programs
Nathan Hoyme, MSW
(406) 829-3928
nhoyme@montana.com

Director of Development
Keenan Whitt
(406) 728-1809
keenanwhitt@montana.com

Director of Food Insecurities Program
Jesse Schraufnagel
(406) 728-1809
jesses@montana.com

Breaking Barriers Case Manager
George Scherger
(406) 728-1809
scherger@montana.com

Resource and Referral Specialist
Kevin Johnson
(406) 728-1809
knjohnson@montana.com

Development Associate/Volunteer Coordinator
Kate Morsch
(406) 728-1809
katemorsch@montana.com

Media and Outreach

Media Requests

If you are a reporter and would like to set up an interview, please contact Ellie Hill, Executive Director at elliehill@montana.com.

Thank you for your interest in the Poverello Center.  We aim to be your resource for compelling stories, background, case studies, and the latest statistics on homelessness.

We will deliver expertise on a comprehensive mix of topics associated with homelessness and connect you to other people and organizations working in the field.

Since 1974, our nonprofit organization has been a strong advocate for the homeless in the State of Montana and around the country.

The Pov is a leading provider of services for the homeless in Missoula. From offering a wide range of supportive services, developing affordable housing, and building partnerships with other housing and human service organizations, we have helped end homelessness for thousands of Montanans. 

For an overview of our organization, please visit the Programs section of our website. 

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Financial Information

2005 IRS Form 990

Mission Statement
In collaboration with the people of Missoula and surrounding areas, and local, state and national organizations, the Poverello Center, Inc. reaches out in faith to provide food, shelter, clothing and essential services to the community’s hungry and homeless.  This mission is accomplished through compassionate, respectful and competent services in an environment that enhances human worth.

Vision Statement
The Poverello Center, Inc. is an innovative and financially solid non-profit organization in Missoula.  As a helping organization it is our intention to understand and meet the needs of our clients as well as to understand the larger causes of poverty and homelessness in our community.  We do this work to assist our clients in becoming independent and to promote a healthy and sustainable way of life for all those whom we serve.