Blog Archives

Teaming Up to Improve Supportive Services for Residents and Staff — 

From left: Hibo Ibrahim and Carmen Tomaš We’re very pleased that Carmen Tomaš, a former Scattered Site Housing Manager, has returned to Clare Housing as our new Mental Health Program Manager. Carmen brings with her…

HUD Awards Clare Housing $2.5 Million to Launch Clare Digs — 

We’re very excited to share the news that Clare Housing has been awarded $2.5 million dollars from HUD through their Housing Interventions (HINT) to End the HIV Epidemic program, a part of the Housing Opportunities…

The True Cost of Homelessness — 

The true cost of homelessness is not a simple number. Homelessness takes a toll on the individuals experiencing it and our collective society physically, morally, spiritually, and financially. The greatest cost for those experiencing homelessness…

Join us for A Place to Call Home September 20 at the Fillmore — 

Join us for lunch and an inspirational program! Our annual fundraising luncheon is an amazing opportunity to gather with folks who believe that housing is a human right! Come and hear from residents how Clare…

Samuel Granum promoted to Healthcare Liaison — 

Samuel Granum (he/him) has been with Clare Housing for over a decade, and has recently accepted a new position as Healthcare Liaison for Bloom Lake Flats. Let’s learn a little more about him! Can you…

Mick Bauer Joins Clare Housing as Newest Registered Nurse — 

Mick Bauer (he/him) brings a wealth of knowledge in acute care and community nursing to Clare Housing. His passion for housing, his warmth and engaging nature are sure to make him an excellent addition to…

Robert Perdriau Advances from Lead Caregiver to Care Homes Staff Manager — 

Robert Perdriau (he/him/they/them) joined Clare Housing at the height of the pandemic. Their former supervisor (and current HR specialist), Angela North said, “he was quickly promoted to Lead Caregiver at Damiano because his skills were…

Brad Bryan new Supportive Services Manager at Marshall Flats — 

Marshall Flats has a new Supportive Services Manager! As Randall Parker transitioned to working with residents at Bloom Lake Flats, Brad Bryan (all pronouns) joined the Clare Housing team as our newest SSM!  They bring…

Alma Boric returns to Clare Housing as a Registered Nurse — 

Clare Housing is having the best luck, lately.  Why? Because several of our newest team members are former staff we’re welcoming back!  Alma Boric (she/her) was a caregiver for the better part of a decade…

Emily Guyot Returns to Clare Housing as Health Care Liaison — 

Emily Guyot (she/her) has accepted a newly created position as one of two Healthcare Liaisons, rejoining the Clare Housing team after time away.  Her dedication to the organization is incredible! Guyot says, Making the choice…

Jenny Mahoney promoted to Nurse Manager — 

Clare Housing has been lucky to have Jenny Mahoney (she/her) with us since 2017. After 5 years of providing excellent nursing care, Jenny is now the Nursing Manager! Here’s a little more about Jenny: Tell…

Welcome to Lauren Knight, Supportive Housing Case Manager! — 

Clare Housing has brought on a Supportive Housing Case manager to support the residents at Clare Terrace & Marshall Flats. Lauren Knight (she/her) comes to Clare knowing more than the average new hire, having worked…

World AIDS Day Cabaret Fundraiser — 

Clare Housing is teaming up with the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus to host a cabaret this World AID’S Day! World AIDS Day was first celebrated in 1988. Every year since, the day has been…

How Far we have Come — 

By Scott “Scooter” Schroeder Way back in the horror days of HIV, it was probably 87 or early 88, I was 24 and part of a household of Gay men and one of us had…

Why do we Pride? — 

By Jeff Eberhard, MSW, LSCW, Mental Health Program Manager I struggled with my own coming out for many years, mostly related to my own internal fears about what that would mean for the life that…

Bri Hennessy named new Community Care Homes Manager — 

Clare Housing is thrilled to announce that Bri Hennessy has accepted a new role as Community Care Homes Manager! With her years of care experience, she is sure to be an excellent leader. Let’s learn…

Internal HR Position Filled by Long Time Clare Housing Employee — 

We thrilled for Angela North to transition into a new role with Clare Housing as our new IN-HOUSE Human Resources Specialist! Can you tell us what initially attracted you to working with Clare Housing? I…

Clare Housing Welcomes Three New Board Members in 2022 — 

Let’s Give A Warm Welcome to Our Three New Board Members! Clare Housing is delighted to welcome Kelsey Vatsaas, Rose Teng & Brian Harrison to the Board of Directors.  They are each serving a three…

Jeff Eberhard Takes Position as Mental Health Program Manager — 

We are so excited for Jeff Eberhard to transition into a new role with Clare Housing as the first ever Mental Health Program Manager! According to Executive Director, Phoebe Trepp, “This newly created position will…

Clare Housing Welcomes Stefanie Fauth as Communications Coordinator — 

We are delighted to welcome Stefanie Fauth as our new Communications Coordinator. Let’s learn a little more about Stefanie!  What attracted you to Clare Housing and its work? In communications work, it is important to believe…