Poverello Center to Operate Missoula’s Temporary Safe Outdoor Space

Missoula, MT, September 24, 2026 —

The Poverello Center is preparing to assume operations of Missoula’s Temporary Safe Outdoor Space (TSOS). The organization has outlined plans for the site’s reopening, which is anticipated for this fall.

Details regarding the specific date for the reopening were not immediately available. Similarly, the exact nature of the transition and any operational changes that will be implemented under The Poverello Center’s management have not been fully disclosed. The contractor or entity that previously managed the Temporary Safe Outdoor Space was not specified.

The Poverello Center, a local organization, will be taking over the management of this vital community resource. The Temporary Safe Outdoor Space has served as a designated area for individuals experiencing homelessness to set up tents and access certain services. The current status of the space and its operations prior to the transition is not detailed in available information.

The handover is scheduled to occur with the intention of the space being operational again in the autumn months. Further announcements are expected to provide more comprehensive information about the operational scope, services offered, and the exact timeline for the fall reopening as preparations continue. The specific capacity or any new programs The Poverello Center intends to introduce were not part of the initial announcement.

The Poverello Center’s involvement marks a new chapter for Missoula’s Temporary Safe Outdoor Space. Community members and stakeholders are awaiting further details on how the center will manage and potentially enhance the services provided at the location. The timeline for the reopening remains slated for the fall season.

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