Register for upcoming webinars and join a housing community of practice in your region!
Don't miss the opportunity to connect and explore solutions for your region.
Refugee Housing Solutions is continuing to host meetings of its regional communities of practice throughout August. The first meeting for the West region took place on July 29th and laid the groundwork for what community members can expect from ongoing partnership.
Check the map above to find your region and sign up to join that regional community, and then visit the list of August meetings and details on how to register below. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our growing communities and working together to share best practices and develop innovative solutions to regional housing issues across the United States!
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Discover opportunities to join a Regional Community of Practice or become a member of the National Housing Working Group. Plus, don't miss out on our upcoming webinars and live trainings.
Upcoming Webinars & Meetings
Home Found: Advice for an Effective Housing Search
Monday, August 8 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
During this session with Refugee Welcome Collective, participants will learn about tips and advice for an effective housing search for newcomers.
Fair Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence
Tuesday, August 9 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
This webinar will provide vital information on HOPE Fair Housing and its programs, the Fair Housing Act, information on the housing rights of domestic violence survivors, examples of state laws that provide additional protection for survivors, and more.
Regional Community of Practice Meeting: Northeast
Friday, August 12 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
This is the first meeting of the Northeast regional housing community of practice, which is designed to share best practices and thought leadership to expand access to affordable housing and create innovative solutions across the U.S.
How to Make Your Rental Operations Culturally and Refugee-Friendly
Friday, August 19 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
In this webinar, landlords and property managers will learn the benefits of renting to newcomers and how to make their rental operations culturally and refugee-friendly during the lease term.
Virtual Open House
Thursday, August 25 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Property owners, landlords, and property management companies are invited to this virtual open house to learn more about Refugee Housing Solutions, the refugee resettlement process, and how they can benefit from renting to refugees and newcomers.
Regional Community of Practice Meeting: Southeast
Friday, August 26 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
This is the first meeting of the Southeast regional housing community of practice, which is designed to share best practices and thought leadership to expand access to affordable housing and create innovative solutions across the U.S.
Policy News
Annual Report on the High Cost of HousingThe National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released on July 28th its yearly report, "Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing." The report "highlights the mismatch between the wages people earn and the price of decent rental housing in every state, metropolitan area, and county in the U.S." |
White House Summit on Building Lasting Eviction Prevention ReformThe White House released a fact sheet highlighting the most recent data on Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) ahead of its August 2nd virtual summit. The call focused on lessons learned while emphasizing the need for long-term reform. |
