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Missoula County selects Poverello Center to reopen a homeless shelter site after an operating interruption
Missoula County commissioners approved a two-year, $800,000 agreement for Poverello Center to staff and operate the Temporary Safe Outdoor Space. The 30-unit site closed after its prior nonprofit operator, Hope Rescue Mission, stepped away. County officials said the goal is to begin moving residents back to the site on November 1.
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Why this matters
The agreement provides a path to restore a staffed shelter program serving roughly 35 to 40 people at a time after the previous operator's departure caused a service interruption.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
Missoula County announced the approved agreement and reopening goal. Poverello Center executive director Jill Bonny described the planned takeover and the need for collaboration among government, nonprofits and service providers.
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What remains unverified
No Halo has not established whether the site will reopen by November 1, whether staffing and operating preparations will be completed, how long the interruption will ultimately last or whether future housing outcomes will match those reported under the earlier operator.
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Organization response
Poverello Center said it was prepared to assume the operating role and continue working with local partners to help residents move from homelessness into stable housing.
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How No Halo records this event
Event type: Corrective Action. Current state: Pending. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 22, 2026 · Last verified September 24, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.