Learn about how hotel loyalty points can help house refugees, access a new resource map for Wash., and more!
Donate Your Marriott Bonvoy Points to Help Refugees and Newcomers Secure Temporary Housing
In celebration of World Refugee Day on June 20, Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS) announced a new collaboration with Marriott International.
This initiative allows Marriott Bonvoy members to support newly arriving refugees and other newcomers to the United States by donating their hotel rewards points, which will then be converted to cash donations to help U.S. resettlement agencies provide short-term accommodations for refugees.
New Directory Page for Washington State
The RHS Housing Hub and Directory now has a page for Washington State, featuring King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. This database provides location-specific housing support services and resources, including information about housing counseling, emergency housing locations, affordable housing options, local resettlement agencies, and more. The map provides an all-in-one resource connecting newcomers and other stakeholders with essential local housing information in one place.
Refugee Housing Solutions is a project of Church World Service (CWS), which received a cooperative agreement through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, CA #90XR0092. The contents of the Housing Hub and Directory are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families.
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Discover opportunities to join a regional housing 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
Regional Housing Community of Practice - Midwest
Wednesday, July 10 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Regional housing Community of Practice meetings in July will focus on the newly launched RHS Housing Hub and Directory.
Virtual Landlord Forum
Wednesday, July 17 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Landlords and housing providers are invited to join a virtual open house to learn about Refugee Housing Solutions and how we can provide support in finding reliable tenants in refugees and other eligible newcomers.
Regional Housing Community of Practice - Southwest
Wednesday, July 17 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Regional housing Community of Practice meetings in July will focus on the newly launched RHS Housing Hub and Directory.
Regional Housing Community of Practice - Northeast
Wednesday, July 24 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Regional housing Community of Practice meetings in July will focus on the newly launched RHS Housing Hub and Directory.
Regional Housing Community of Practice - West
Wednesday, July 31 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
Regional housing Community of Practice meetings in July will focus on the newly launched RHS Housing Hub and Directory.
Policy News
White House Announces Recipients of $85 Million in Grants for Housing SolutionsOn June 26, Vice President Kamala Harris announced the recipients of Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) funding, which will catalyze locally led planning, infrastructure, and development activities in 21 U.S. communities. According to the announcement, funds will support “updates to state and local housing plans, land use policies, permitting processes, and other actions aimed at building and preserving more affordable housing.” These changes and improvements can have a positive impact on housing for long-time citizens and newcomers alike. |
Out of Reach: The High Cost of Housing Report 2024The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) published this year’s edition of its Out of Reach report, which shows the hourly wage needed for a full-time worker in the U.S. to afford rental housing without spending more than 30 percent of their income. The data is reported by state, metropolitan area, and county, and the report also offers intersectional data and policy recommendations. |
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