Posts by Michele Boyer

With COVID-19 and HIV, Apathy is Dangerous — 

Writer and resident Scott Doyle reflects on the parallels between the COVID-19 and HIV epidemics, and his advice for people who don’t think that COVID-19 is their problem.

Thanks to Jim Seas for 4 Years of Service — 

Today we’d like to thank Jim Seas for his 4 and a half years of service as Clare Housing’s Director of Community Engagement. He stepped down from his position in October to focus on the…

Staff Member Starr Emery Celebrates 23 Years! — 

This is pretty incredible! This year our staff member Starr Emery is celebrating her 23rd anniversary of working at Clare Housing. Please join us in thanking Starr for all the incredible kindness and hard work…

Reflecting on the AIDS Memorial Quilt — 

Written by Scott, a writer and resident of Clare Housing Sitting in a cold office last week my friend and I were talking about the upcoming World AIDS Day or The Day of Remembrance. When…

A Letter from Executive Director Chuck Peterson on his Transition — 

I am deeply grateful for your belief in our mission. My hope is that you will continue your partnership with this organization, as will I as a community member. Our collective work as donors and HIV Housing advocates is critical if we are to achieve our vision of ending HIV.

The one I call Michele — 

Written by Scott, Writer & Clare Housing Resident Recently Michele Boyer, the director of supportive housing, was honored with an award to add to her other honors this year. It was awarded for her dedication…

HIV/AIDS Is Not Just an Urban Issue — 

Written by Scott, Writer & Clare Housing Resident It is time to bring overlooked rural communities to the forefront of the battle against HIV/AIDS. There is a lack of awareness of the prevalence of HIV…

An Update from Chuck on the Minnesota Statewide Plan to End HIV — 

We are at a critical crossroad in our continued fight against HIV. Access to care and treatment as prevention provides us with a unique moment in time to end an epidemic which has ravaged our community for over three decades.

How to Support a Friend or Loved One Newly Diagnosed with HIV — 

By Scott, HIV+ Advocate, Writer & Clare Housing Resident When you find out a friend or family member was recently diagnosed with HIV, it’s natural to want to know how you can support them. I…

Michele Boyer Reflects on Years of Service in Awards Remarks — 

On Thursday, April 18, 2019 Program Director Michele Boyer got on stage at the 2019 Quorum Community Leadership Awards and accepted their award for Lifetime Achievement. Michele has been with Clare Housing for over two…

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