Friends Dining With Friends

Friends of Clare Housing host a personal party - ranging from a small neighborhood dinner to a catered gourmet affair - and guests are provided the opportunity to donate to Clare Housing's quality programs.

How to Host a Festive, Fun Friends Dining with Friends Party

  • Commit to host a FDWF party — at your home, work or any venue!
  • Pick a date - Any date that fits your schedule, we just ask that you have your party before June 30.
  • Put your invite list together - think friends, family, colleagues, book club, church group, bowling team, wine tasting group!
  • Choose a theme (or not) - The list is endless costume, cocktails, wine, sports or favorite food.
  • Send the invites designed and provided by Clare Housing, as many as you need, complete with return cards, envelopes and thank you note cards. Electronic invites are available too.
  • Clare Housing staff will provide you with a host mentor - someone who has hosted a party and can help you with questions or suggestions.
  • Need help the night of your party? We can provide you with volunteers to help you set up, serve and clean up!
  • Have the party! At some point during the evening, tell your guests why you support Clare Housing and ask them to join you in this support through a donation. Uncomfortable doing this? A representative of Clare Housing will be happy to stop by to help you with this.
  • After you have recovered, send the donations to Clare Housing. We will thank each of your guests for their generosity!
  • Join other FDWF hosts for a thank you celebration!

Contact Lee Haugee, Event Manager, at 612.236.9527 or lee.haugee@clarehousing.org for questions and support.

Thank you for your support in helping make a difference to those who are living with HIV/AIDS and in need of housing and services.