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Home Is More Than Four Walls

A cozy coffee shop with comfortable seating, plants, and natural light overlooking trees and Montana foothills

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

Give the gift of belonging

What you're supporting

A safe place to land in a neighborhood that feels like home

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. Neighbors lead the pace and support lasts until housing is stable.

Connection builds housing stability

Strong connections help people stay housed. Meeting a Peer Specialist at a local café or community space helps neighbors get to know their surroundings, build trusted relationships, and feel rooted where they live.

Be a part of moments that matter.

Neighbor-to-neighbor

Help a neighbor celebrate their new home and settle into their neighborhood at a Missoula spot they love.

Your contribution pays for coffee, snacks, and meals shared with Peer Specialists at local Missoula, MT businesses.

Choose an amount

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

Become a partner venue

Help neighbors feel at home at your café, bakery, restaurant, or community space. Offer coffee, a pastry, or a meal—whatever works for you. Even a few coffees a month makes a difference.

What partners can expect

  • Small and simple.

    We're starting with a small pilot, so it's an easy, low-commitment way to get involved.

  • Easy to set up.

    You choose what you offer and how often.

  • Seamless for everyone.

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

  • Local recognition.

    With your permission, we'll share your business as a community partner on our website and social media.

  • A real connection.

    You'll be part of how Missoula supports neighbors in staying housed.

Join as a partner venue

Tell us a little about your space and what you'd like to offer. We'll reach out to talk through details.

What would you like to offer? *
How would you like to provide your contribution? *

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

How often? *

Common questions

Where does my contribution go?

It pays for coffee, snacks, and meals that neighbors share with their Peer Specialists, all purchased at Missoula businesses.

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.