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.

Board of Directors
President
Kate Gadbow

Vice President
Anne Murphy

Secretary
Rochelle Wilson

Treasurer
Drew Kliber

Joanne Pucinelli-Boston

Al Pils

Dan Semmens

Whitney Crosby

Dru Carr

Lynn Stocking

Drew Kliber

Heather Harp

Paul Miller

Media and Outreach

Media Requests

If you are a reporter and would like to set up an interview, please contact Eran Fowler Pehan , Interim Executive Director at efowler@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. 

Please also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Financial Information

2010 IRS Form 990