“Just look forward to the shenanigans. You’ll see a lot more of fun and professional shenanigans.”
That’s how Patrick Ingram describes what to expect during their Clare Housing board term.
On a frigid January evening, the kitchen at Agape Dos fills with the smells of a warm home-cooked meal and the chatter of old friends. Steam rises from a pot of gravy that volunteer Philip…
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 the state saw a 24% increase over 2022, and the highest number of new diagnoses in more than a decade.
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 is seen in significantly reduced life expectancy: in Minnesota they have a rate of death 3 times higher than the general population. The dollars and cents of a life outside is also very high, with over $44,700 of taxpayer dollars spent a year on a single chronically homeless person. Thankfully, we know that the solution – housing – is far more affordable than the cost of the status quo.
Mary believes in the power of housing and how foundational it is for all aspects of life. In her words, “Housing is healthcare and Clare Housing successfully houses people who then become healthier because of…
