What clare housing does

Clare Housing is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 by Benedictine monk Brother Louis Blenkner, operating the longest-running HIV/AIDS supportive housing program in the state. The organization provides affordable supportive housing and integrated wraparound care—including case management, nursing, behavioral health, harm reduction, and chronic disease prevention—to people living with HIV/AIDS, serving 498 residents in 2025 across multiple programs.

The housing portfolio spans four owned supportive apartment buildings (Clare Apartments with 32 units opened 2005, Clare Midtown with 45 units opened 2011, Clare Terrace with 36 units opened 2015, and Marshall Flats with 36 units opened 2017), three 24/7 community-based care homes (Grace II, Agape Dos, Damiano), a scattered-site rental program partnering with landlords across the 7-county Twin Cities metro (75–85 units), and newer programs including Indigo House (a 2025 no-barrier pilot for people from homelessness encampments) and Hotels to Housing (2023 rapid rehousing). Add-on service modules include a Home Care nursing program for higher-acuity apartment residents, the Hennepin County-funded Chronic Disease Prevention Program, and an on-site Solution-Focused Brief Therapy pilot launched at Marshall Flats in 2025.

Clare Housing is funded through a hybrid public-private model: individual donations at $50–$5,000+ levels with monthly recurring and 3-year pledge options; tiered corporate sponsorships (Visionary $30,000+, Legacy, Cornerstone, Advancement, Development, Stepping Stone); federal grants including a $2.5M HUD innovation grant for Indigo House and Ryan White program funding; a $1M 2025 federal appropriation championed by Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar; and Hennepin County and Minnesota Department of Human Services grants. The organization does not charge residents for housing services, relying instead on this diversified funding mix and a community-led go-to-market motion involving HIV case managers, healthcare provider referrals, and an annual "A Place to Call Home" fundraising luncheon. Reported outcomes include 96% twelve-month housing retention, 90% viral suppression among residents versus a 64% statewide baseline, 80%+ healthcare retention, and cost-economics showing supportive housing at $29,156/year versus $44,700+ for chronic homelessness.

Name

clare housing

Legal name

Clare Housing

Website

https://clarehousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Clare Housing is a Minnesota 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 providing affordable supportive housing and integrated health services for people living with HIV/AIDS, serving approximately 500 residents annually across the Twin Cities metro and statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Community Housing Services (62422), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239), Temporary Shelters (624221)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Behavioral Health–Capable Assisted Living (Mental Health/SUD Support) (HLADABAI), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA)

Keywords

• Supportive housing services
• HIV/AIDS housing
• Affordable housing programs
• Community-based care homes
• Nonprofit housing assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Minneapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual supporters. Donation amounts suggested at $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,200, $2,500, and $5,000 levels. Monthly recurring donation option available.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors at multiple tiers: Visionary ($30,000+), Legacy ($15,000-$29,999), Cornerstone ($10,000-$14,999), Advancement ($5,000-$9,999), Development ($2,500-$4,999), Stepping Stone ($1,000-$2,499). Sponsors receive recognition and are valued as mission partners.
3. Government Grants and Appropriations: Federal funding including HUD grants ($2.5 million grant for housing innovation), Ryan White program funding, and state appropriations. In 2025, received $1 million appropriation championed by Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar.
4. 3-Year Pledges: Major gift commitments of $1,200 annually or more over 3 years for sustained donor relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clare Housing provides a continuum of affordable supportive housing programs for people living with HIV/AIDS, including staffed apartment buildings, scattered site rentals, 24/7 community-based care homes, and emergency rapid rehousing services in the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro area and Greater Minnesota. The organization integrates housing with on-site healthcare coordination, mental health support, and case management to enable medication adherence and viral suppression. Founded in 1987, it is the longest-running HIV/AIDS supportive housing provider in Minnesota.

Product overview

Clare Housing offers a continuum of affordable supportive housing programs for people living with HIV. The portfolio consists of six core housing programs: (1) four Supportive Housing Apartment Buildings (Clare Apartments, Clare Midtown, Clare Terrace, Marshall Flats) providing over 150 units of 24/7 staffed housing; (2) Scattered Site Housing with 75-85 partner rental units serving families; (3) three Community-Based Care Homes (Grace II, Agape Dos, Damiano) serving residents needing intensive 24/7 care; (4) Indigo House, a 2025 no-barrier pilot with six units for encampment residents; (5) Hotels to Housing for rapid transition from homelessness; and (6) Greater Minnesota Housing Assistance for emergency support outside the Twin Cities. Add-on health modules include Home Care services and a new Behavioral Health Counseling pilot offering on-site therapy. The organization has been providing housing since 1987 and currently serves nearly 500 people annually, with 96% of residents retaining housing for at least 12 months.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supportive Housing Apartment Buildings

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% of residents retain housing for at least 12 months
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Heart AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Partnership to provide blood pressure hubs at Clare Terrace and Clare Marshall Flats. Through 'Screen, Educate, and Refer' initiative, AHA provided automated blood pressure cuffs, educational materials, referral information, and staff training at no cost. Designed to 'meet people where they already are' for heart health monitoring.
• MN HIV Housing CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition coordinated by Clare Housing for 30 years to prevent and end housing instability for people living with HIV. Engaging collaborative strategies across housing and HIV service organizations statewide.
• The Aliveness ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on advocacy including HIV on the Hill lobby days and legislative initiatives. Joint work on ending HIV transmissions and ensuring access to HIV care and prevention.
• Gilead SciencesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerVisionary sponsor for 'A Place to Call Home' 2026 annual fundraising luncheon. Sponsorship helps ensure 100% of donations go to support residents.
• Frerichs ConstructionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegacy sponsor for annual fundraising luncheon. Local construction company supporting Clare Housing mission.
• Geritom MedicalmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLegacy sponsor for annual fundraising luncheon. Medical equipment supplier supporting housing and health mission.
• Christensen GroupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCornerstone sponsor and featured sponsor. Insurance and risk management company. Quote: 'Our partnership with Clare Housing goes beyond insurance and risk management - we're proud sponsors of their vital mission.'
• Winthrop & WeinstinemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvancement sponsor for annual fundraising luncheon. Law firm supporting mission.
• MahoneymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvancement sponsor. CPA firm providing financial support.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of MinnesotamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAdvancement sponsor. Health insurance provider supporting housing as healthcare mission.
• North Memorial HealthmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment sponsor. Healthcare system supporting resident health services.
• US BankmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment sponsor. Financial services partner.
• Property Solutions & Services (PSS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment sponsor. Property management services.
• Blaze Credit UnionminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment sponsor. Credit union supporting mission.
• NetriominorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment sponsor. Technology/services company.
• Old National BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDevelopment sponsor. Banking services.
• Tuft LawminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStepping Stone sponsor. Law firm.
• NCSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStepping Stone sponsor.
• HanoverminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStepping Stone sponsor.
• Eastside Food CooperativeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStepping Stone sponsor. Food cooperative supporting community.
• NE BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStepping Stone sponsor. Local bank.
• LHBminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStepping Stone sponsor. Architecture/engineering firm.
• Wellington ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStepping Stone sponsor.
• Corporation for Supportive HousingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiennial conference where Clare Housing learned about integrated housing and behavioral health model that inspired on-site therapy pilot project.
• Training Institute (People Incorporated)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeading workshops for direct line staff on understanding resident trauma backgrounds and practicing support skills over 3 months with grant funding from DHS.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves21 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Avivo: Minneapolis nonprofit providing housing, employment, and recovery services for people facing barriers including chemical health and homelessness. Comparable supportive-housing model in the same Twin Cities market.
• Hearth Connection: Minnesota statewide nonprofit working to end long-term homelessness through supportive housing partnerships. Comparable Minnesota-focused supportive-housing operator and policy partner.
• Simpson Housing Services: Minneapolis-based nonprofit operating emergency shelter, transitional housing, and supportive housing across multiple populations. Same metro market as Clare; comparable supportive-housing operating model for different populations.

Direct peers

• AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Chicago-based nonprofit funding and coordinating supportive housing, rental assistance, and case management for people living with HIV across Illinois. Operates Ryan White and HUD-funded HIV housing programs analogous to Clare's.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: San Francisco nonprofit offering housing subsidies, rental assistance, and supportive services for people living with HIV. Operates similar HIV-specific supportive housing and rental-assistance programs as Clare.
• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): NYC-based HIV/AIDS service organization providing housing assistance, case management, and supportive services. Comparable HIV-focused housing and supportive-service portfolio.
• Bailey House: NYC nonprofit operating supportive housing for people living with HIV/AIDS, including scatter-site apartments and intensive case management. Closest functional peer to Clare Housing in terms of HIV-specific supportive housing and wraparound services.
• APLA Health: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing housing, primary medical, behavioral health, and HIV-specific services to people living with and at risk for HIV. Comparable integrated health-plus-housing model to Clare Housing.
• Housing Works: NYC-based nonprofit providing housing, healthcare, and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS. Operates scattered-site and supportive housing programs, runs clinics, and runs a major thrift enterprise — directly comparable operating model to Clare Housing across the HIV-housing continuum.

Others

• Corporation for Supportive Housing (CSH): National nonprofit intermediary that funds, trains, and advises supportive housing providers including Clare Housing (cited as a learning partner). Functions as a peer network/funder rather than direct operator but is a key ecosystem peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles8 records

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