About Clare Housing

The long-term goal of Clare Housing is to develop a continuum of care that will meet the housing and service needs of people living with HIV/AIDS today and in the future.

Clare Housing has a simple vision: that all people living with HIV/AIDS have affordable, safe and stable housing and the supportive services they need to lead dignified and satisfying lives. We create homes and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

Clare Housing currently operates six adult foster care homes, a 32-unit supportive housing development, and 20 units of scattered-site housing. We currently provide 100 individuals and 10 families, with affordable housing, compassionate care and supportive services – translating into 35,000 nights of safe shelter over the course of a year.

Mission, Vision and Values

OUR MISSION

The mission of Clare Housing is to provide affordable housing, supportive services and compassionate care to people living with HIV/AIDS.

OUR VISION

All persons living with HIV/AIDS have affordable, safe and stable housing with access to the supportive services they need to lead satisfying lives with dignity.

OUR VALUES

These core principles define our Mission and Vision, and guide our Work:

  • RESPECT - We respect the dignity, diversity and worth of every human being.
  • HONESTY - Our integrity rests in our commitment to truth. We are ethical, open, transparent, self-critical, and realistic.
  • COMPASSION - We provide compassionate and holistic personal care through our presence and response to the thoughts, feelings and unique needs of each resident.
  • COLLABORATION - A spirit of teamwork and cooperation guides our relationships with our residents, staff, volunteers, leadership and community.
  • RESPONSIVENESS - We are sensitive to the current needs of our residents and the HIV/AIDS community, and are committed to flexible, anticipatory responses to changes in those needs.
  • QUALITY - We hold ourselves to a standard of professional competence and practice to enhance the lives of those we serve.
  • STEWARDSHIP - Stewardship requires that we use our natural, technical and human resources efficiently and effectively, and maintain the financial sustainability of Clare Housing.