Strategic Vision

Clare Housing is committed to creating more housing for people living with HIV/AIDS.

When Clare Housing opened Clare Apartments in 2005, over four times as many people applied for an apartment as the number of units we had available. After just six weeks we stopped adding names to the waiting list. However, we could not ignore a closed waiting list of people living with HIV/AIDS who are homeless and in substandard (or unstable) housing. In response, the Clare Housing board of directors began discussions on how to alleviate this critical need.

A committee of the board reviewed literature, interviewed key informants and reflected on Clare Housing’s own experience and capacity. It attempted to determine the need for housing for people living with HIV/AIDS and explored options for meeting them. The result of the research and analysis are that Clare housing has reaffirmed its commitment to increase housing opportunities and services to PLWH/A who:

  • are most marginalized, e.g., homeless, mentally ill and immigrant populations
  • have least access to resources such as housing and health care
  • are most vulnerable, e.g., those with multiple diagnoses or who lack social supports
  • need family housing

Specifically, Clare Housing will:

  • Seek to create a scattered-site housing program that provides rental assistance and case management to targeted groups. This model allows for flexibility in both location and size of units, can be implemented more quickly than new construction and allows for more anonymity.
  • Develop a second supportive housing program, similar to Clare Apartments, that includes home health services. This model allows for the creation of a supportive community and more cost-effective provision of services.
  • Expand and/or enhance the continuum of housing opportunities for PLWH/A. This will be accomplished by the first two goals as well as by assessing gaps in the system and identifying individuals who are currently not served well or "fall through the cracks."

After consolidating the growth experienced with the opening of Clare Apartments and the merger of AIDS Care Partners and Clare Housing we are well positioned to capitalize on what we’ve learned and move forward. It is time to continue to realize our mission of providing housing, supportive services and compassionate care to people who are living with HIV and AIDS.