Meet Julie Huck

Julie Huck (she/her) joined the Clare Housing board in 2023.  Huck brings an abundance of experience in non-profit work, and a passion for the mission of Clare that will serve the residents and staff well.

Can you talk about what interested you in serving on Clare Housing’s board of directors?

After serving on ten boards in three states, and re-orienting my life during Covid away from meetings, I thought I would never serve on a board again! Instead, another board member who I very much respect invited me to consider applying. I was drawn to the mission, the opportunity to contribute specific skills and experience, and the warmth, professionalism, and compassion of staff. 

What about your professional background helps inform your work on the board?

 

My nonprofit background includes fundraising, program development, and volunteer program management for housing organizations including Habitat for Humanity, PPL and Beacon. I’m committed to promoting and bringing resources to organizations that create the full spectrum of housing opportunities for people who have been marginalized or excluded for a range of reasons. I’m a connector of people, ideas, and resources in service to the common good in our communities. 

What have you learned from working with Clare?

 

I’ve learned that HIV is “still a thing” and where it shows up and impacts individuals and communities in the present moment. The phrase “housing is healthcare” resonates with me, since a stable, affordable, decent home is a basic need, a right, and foundational to a healthy, productive, and meaningful life.  

What does “success” mean to you in terms of your work on the board?

A board is a team mobilized to support the work of staff and volunteers in service to residents/clients and the community. If an organization is financially healthy, responsive to community needs with creativity and care, and meeting goals, a board is serving its purpose. 

What do you hope to accomplish in your term with the board?

I hope to serve as a resource, connector, and as one voice among those committed to Clare’s stability and success. I hope to introduce many others with the capacity to volunteer, advocate, and/or donate so that Clare is more widely known in the community and benefits from the time, talents and gifts of more community members who are concerned about equity, health, and housing.