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Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Poverello House is a private, nonprofit, nondenominational organization located in Fresno, California, serving the hungry, the homeless, and the destitute. The organization began officially in 1973, with a history that extends earlier. It provides a range of services to those in need, including three meals a day, free medical and dental care through the Holy Cross Clinic, showers and laundry, a day shelter, a 28-bed residential alcohol and drug rehabilitation program, a five-bed transitional home, as well as free clothing, recreation, mail service, transportation, and referral services; it also operates a dog kennel for homeless pets. The organization employs between 51 and 200 people. Recent developments include the launch of a restaurant-style cafe in 2024.