CLARE HOUSING Joint Board Meeting Minnesota AIDS Project and Clare Housing February 21, 2015
Our History 1987 - 2015
Evolution of Clare Housing • 2008: Clare Housing sets an aggressive 5-year strategic plan to create more affordable supportive housing options for PLWHA • 2008: Project Cornerstone established (scattered site housing) • 2011: Clare Midtown opens • 2014: Clare Housing announces new Strategic Framework • 2015: Clare Terrace projected opening November 2015 • 2016: Marshall Flats projected ground breaking
Vision 2002 We envision Clare Housing as a leader and innovator in the continuum of care for persons affected by HIV and AIDS providing flexible, cost effective, respectful housing and related services that respond appropriately as the demands of the epidemic change. We envision the board and staff engaged with the community in mutual learning about HIV and AIDS. 2010 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. 2014 We envision an AIDS-free world built on a foundation of equitable access to housing and health care.
Mission 2002 The mission of Clare Housing is to provide services, shelter, and compassionate care to persons living with HIV and AIDS. 2010 The mission of Clare Housing is to provide affordable housing, supportive services and compassionate care to people living with HIV/AIDS. 2014 Clare Housing provides a continuum of affordable and supportive housing options that create healing communities and optimize the health of people living with HIV/AIDS.
New Strategic Framework What we Know People living with HIV experience a higher probability of housing loss and instability. We also know that access to affordable, stable and supportive housing is the cornerstone for ... • Adhering to treatment • Improving HIV-related health outcomes and reducing mortality • Reducing new HIV infections • Decreasing the use of expensive emergency care and other crisis services • Achieving an AIDS-free generation
New Strategic Framework How We Make a Difference Grounded in the belief that helping people access and sustain their housing is the foundation of our work, we provide an array of housing and supportive service options designed to guide people toward wholeness and self-sufficiency. We make a difference by … • Developing and providing a continuum of affordable and supportive housing options • Providing person-centered care that reflects the diversity and needs of the people we serve • Engaging in educational activities that break down barriers and reduce stigma • Advocating for public policy change that improves quality of life and ensures equitable access to housing and treatment
New Strategic Framework How We Demonstrate Impact We know when an individual has access to stable housing he/she is more likely to remain connected to care, to be virally suppressed and to adhere to their medication regimen. We will demonstrate our impact by … • Increasing the number of people living with HIV/AIDS who maintain stable housing • Reducing HIV-related health disparities through access to and retention in care • Improving HIV-related health outcomes • Reducing reliance on more expensive public services • Increasing public support and awareness
New Strategic Framework How We Sustain Our Work We view sustainability in its broadest sense – • remaining vital and relevant, • doing great work and being nimble enough to adapt quickly to changing environments. In doing so, we believe we can maintain a healthy balance sheet and cash flow that helps us to maintain and execute our mission.
New Strategic Framework Our sustainability as an organization will be achieved by … • Building a diversified business model that ensures adequate investment of both public and private resources and allows for the creation of reserve funds to sustain and fulfill our mission. • Exploring new program and social entrepreneurial opportunities that enhance or enable us to further our mission and lead us towards increased financial sustainability. • Maintaining an organizational culture that encourages innovation, personal development and team work. • Remaining open to opportunities and dialogue regarding collaborative opportunities, strategic partnerships and mergers in order to achieve common goals.
Today Clare Housing is …. Providing a continuum of permanent, affordable, supportive housing options for people living with HIV Redefining healthcare through its supportive housing model Preventing the spread of HIV in our state
CLARE’S CURRENT PROGRAMS Program Philosophy and Outcomes 2015
Providing Affordable Housing Clare Housing is the only organization in Minnesota whose mission and programs are solely dedicated to advancing programs and new solutions that address the full- continuum of HIV-related housing needs and ending homelessness among individuals living with HIV/AIDS. • Four Community Care Homes providing housing and 24/7 care to 16 residents • Two apartment buildings providing independent living, assisted living and supportive services to 77 people • 18 scattered site apartments providing independent, affordable living options for 10 families and 8 individuals
Providing Affordable Housing All 116 housing units within Clare Housing are designed with an affordable rent structure for low-income HIV+ persons and families. • Site-Based Section 8 (Clare Apartments and Spirit on Lake) • Rental Assistance (Housing Trust Fund) via Minnesota Housing • Group Residential Housing • Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
Providing Affordable Housing • Clare Housing utilizes a “Housing First/Harm Reduction” philosophy when housing formerly homeless and/or unstably housed persons; • Provide intensive supportive services (non-judgmental, trauma-informed, client centered) • Work collaboratively with property management (Eviction Prevention Planning) to support long-term housing success.
Providing Affordable Housing Housing Outcomes • Average (mean) length of time in housing is 3.4 years, including Clare Midtown which was opened in 2011. • 85% of our residents maintain their housing for 2 years or more (HUD, Minnesota Housing standard)
Healthcare Services 24-hour on-site supportive services are available at Clare Apartments, Clare Midtown and in our Care Homes. These are tailored specifically for client needs: • Housing with Services Registration (MDH) to provide supportive services at Clare Apartments, Clare Midtown and Clare Terrace. • Class A Home Care License (MDH) to operate assisted living services at Clare Apartments & Clare Midtown. RN services, medical coordination, 24-7 resident assistants; • 245D license (DHS) to operate Intensive Residential Services in our Care Homes.
Healthcare Services Health Outcomes • 90% of all Clare Housing’s residents have an “undetectable” viral load (less than 200 copies/ml). • 98% of clients in our assisted living/care home setting have an undetectable viral load • E.R. visits and hospital stays are lessened according to a pre- and post-housing analysis completed in 2010. • Clare Housing is saving the state of Minnesota over $500,000 each year in preventable healthcare costs
Prevention with Positives • Clare Housing knows that “Housing = HIV Prevention” since securing affordable housing can lessen risky behaviors; • We assist/support our residents in achieving undetectable HIV viral loads, which significantly lessens the risk of HIV transmission. • Clare collaborates with prevention specialists in the community to do on-site partner/friend testing and counseling, etc.
SUSTAINABILITY
Community Care Homes Project Cornerstone Clare ApartmentsLLC Clare Hiawatha LLC Clare Terrace LLC Clare ServicesLLC (Clare Housing issole owner) (Clare Housing issole owner) (Clare Housing issole owner) (Clare Housing issole owner) Clare Hiawatha LP Clare Terrace LP Clare ApartmentsLP (Clare Midtown) ClareServices LLC was created as a requirement of anagreement withNEF. General Partner: General Partner: General Partner: ClareServices LLC leases employees ClareApartments (1 %) ClareHiawatha(1 %) ClareTerrace (1 %) from ClareHousing to provideservices Limited Partner: NEF (99%) Limited Partner: NEF (99%) Limited Partner: NEF (99%) to the residents of Clare Apartments, Clare Property M anager: PPL Property M anager: PPL Property M anager: PPL Hiawatha andClare Terrace. * NEF = NATIONAL EQUITY FUND * The Executive Committee of the Clare Housing Board of Directors provides oversight and exercises control over Clare Apartments LLC, Clare Hiawatha LLC and Clare Terrace LLC.
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