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Home Is More Than Four Walls

Familiar faces down the street, a barista who knows your name, a favorite place to catch up with people who care. These everyday moments help neighbors put down roots.

Give the gift of belonging
A cozy coffee shop with comfortable seating, plants, and natural light overlooking trees and Montana foothills

What you're supporting

Consistent connection, lasting stability

Each neighbor is connected with a Peer Specialist who's walked a similar road. Once someone is housed, their peer walks alongside them to celebrate strengths, build a housing stability plan, support their goals, and connect neighbors to resources as their needs evolve.

Helping neighbors put down roots

Meeting a Peer Specialist at a local cafe, bakery, or community space helps neighbors discover their surroundings, build trusted relationships, and feel at home where they live.

Welcome a recently housed neighbor home

Create moments of connection between neighbors and peers. Give once or monthly, and your contribution will go toward:

  • Coffee
  • Pastries
  • Meals

Neighbor-to-neighbor

Choose an amount

Contributions to Housing Stability Collective, LLC are not tax-deductible. Secure payments by Stripe.

Become a Welcoming Business

What to expect

  • Small to start

    We're starting small, with a pilot welcoming six to eight neighbors this November and December. It's a simple, low-commitment way to be part of something new.

  • Seamless for everyone

    Contributions run through a prepaid tab, gift card, or direct contribution, so neighbors order and pay like any other customer.

  • Local recognition

    With your permission, we'll celebrate you as a community partner online.

  • Roots in community

    You'll help neighbors settling into new homes build trust, connection, and a sense of belonging in Missoula.

Join as a welcoming business

Share your details and how you'd like to help. We can connect as needed from there.

What would you like to offer? *
How would you like to contribute? *

Either way, neighbors order and pay like any other customer.

How often? *

Common questions

Where does my contribution go?

Your contribution covers coffee, pastries, and meals that bring neighbors and Peer Specialists together. Each conversation helps neighbors feel more rooted and secure in their new homes.

Who are the neighbors you support?

Adults in Missoula who have recently moved into a new home and want support as they settle in. To protect everyone's privacy, we don't share names, stories, or photos without permission.

Can I donate gift cards or other items instead?

Yes. Gift cards to local cafés and restaurants are welcome. Contact us at sarak@hscmt.org to arrange a drop-off.

How do I stop or change my partnership?

Just let us know. You can change or pause your offering at any time.