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Missoula County approved an $800,000 agreement for Poverello Center to operate a key shelter site
Missoula County commissioners approved a two-year, $800,000 agreement for Poverello Center to staff and operate the Temporary Safe Outdoor Space. The agreement followed Hope Rescue Mission's decision to wind down its role and was reported as allowing shelter operations to continue without interruption.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The agreement preserves a locally important shelter while materially expanding Poverello Center's publicly funded operating responsibilities, staffing exposure and service footprint.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The approval and agreement amount were reported by 96.9 Zoo FM following the Missoula County commission vote.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not reviewed the final executed agreement, confirmed all performance requirements or assessed whether the funding will cover the full cost of operations.
Right of reply
Organization response
Executive Director Jill Bonny said the site demonstrated what local government and service providers could achieve through collaboration.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Operational Expansion. Current state: Reported. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 23, 2026 · Last verified September 24, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.