Blog Archives

Clare Housing Awarded Over $4.5 Million To Preserve Deeply Affordable Housing for People Living with HIV  — 

We’re happy to share the news that Clare Housing has been selected to receive over $4.5 million in housing preservation funds, via four different grantors. These grant awards are to be used exclusively for the…

Minnesota HIV Stats for 2023 Show Increasing Health Disparities — 

Recently released data from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) confirms an unfortunate reality: the HIV/AIDS epidemic is not over, and the disparities are growing. With 324 newly diagnosed HIV infections in Minnesota in 2023…

Sonjia Baker now a Healthcare Liaison — 

Sonjia Baker (she/her) joined Clare Housing Midtown as a Resident Assistant in 2022, and now has been promoted to Healthcare Liaison. Her hiring manager, McCormick Gustafson said, “Sonjia has been an excellent addition to our…

Gael Palen becomes Housing Case Manager — 

Having been a friendly and welcoming face serving residents at the front desk of Clare Apartments NE for a few years, Gael Palen (they/them) has taken on new duties as a Housing Case Manager for…

Clare Housing promised $1 million in omnibus spending bill for new supportive housing project — 

Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith advocated for Clare Housing and other Minnesota nonprofits in the omnibus spending bill. In the 4,155-page legislation, a line item denotes that $1 million dollars will be set aside…

Boyer is Back! — 

Michele Boyer (she/her) has graciously returned to fill the Scattered Site Manager position while we are in transition. Let’s hear a bit more from Michele! You have an amazing work history at Clare – and…

Clare Housing Names Zach Petroski new Senior Accountant — 

Clare Housing has recently had the good fortune of hiring Zach Petroski (he/him) as the new Senior Accountant. He brings a wealth of experience and we are delighted to have him on the team. Here’s…

Mike Greenstein has joined Clare Housing as new Chief Financial Officer — 

The leadership team at Clare Housing is thrilled to announce that Mike Greenstein (he/him) has started as the new Chief Financial Officer this week! Let’s learn a bit more about him together! Can you tell…

Clare Housing on Target Circle Donation Page — 

Do you shop at Target? (It’s Minnesota, how could you not?!) If you do – did you know your purchases could be turned into votes to help benefit your favorite non-profits? We are honored and…

Photo Gallery from A Place to Call Home 2022 — 

A huge thanks to Amy Anderson for these beautiful photos of our fundraising luncheon! Thanks to our donors, Clare Housing is here for GOOD.

Jeremy Butler Promoted to Housing Stability Specialist — 

Jeremy started at Clare Housing as a Resident Assistant, and was promoted to Housing Stability Specialist. Let’s learn a bit more about him together! Can you tell us what initially attracted you to working with…

Jon Heilig hired as Operations Coordinator — 

Jon has been a cheerful addition to the administration team! Let’s get to know him. Can you tell us what initially attracted you to working with Clare Housing? I have worked in the local non-profit…

McCormick Gustafson new Supportive Services Manager of Clare Midtown — 

We are thrilled for McCormick to join us at Clare Midtown! Let’s learn a bit more about him. Can you tell us what initially attracted you to working with Clare Housing?  Clare Housing has a…

Ben Sigrist named Supportive Services Manager of Clare Apartments — 

Ben Sigrist comes to us with 13 years of experience in supportive housing. Let’s learn a bit more about him! Can you tell us what initially attracted you to working with Clare Housing? Many years…

Olivia Mackert named new Operations Manager — 

Having a good Operations Manager keeps an organization running smoothly! We couldn’t be happier to announce that Olivia Mackert has accepted the position, and hit the ground running. Let’s learn a bit more about Olivia….

Amber Poppe goes from Intern to Full Time Intake Coordinator — 

Clare Housing is thrilled to share that Amber Poppe was hired as Intake Coordinator, after having worked as an Intern. We love celebrating growth in our community — congratulations, Amber! Let’s learn a bit more…

Clare Housing in 90-seconds — 

Thanks so much to our friends at Success Computer Consulting for producing this wonderful short video for us. It’s a great, short introduction to who we are and why affordable housing and access to healthcare…

Justice for George Floyd — 

Clare Housing unequivocally opposes police brutality and the senseless killings like those of George Floyd, Philando Castile, Jamar Clark, and so many others. We pray that the officers involved in Floyd’s murder are brought to…

Clare Housing Announces New Executive Director — 

We are proud to announce that Phoebe Trepp will take on the position of executive director previously filled by Chuck Peterson. Phoebe comes to us from Willis Dady Homeless Services in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where…

2019 Annual Report Released — 

The 2019 Annual Report is online and available to be downloaded! Growth and transition was our theme in 2019. We housed the most people we have ever housed living with HIV over the course of…