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This month, Refugee Housing Solutions will begin hosting meetings of its regional communities of practice. These are designed for sharing best practices and thought leadership to expand access to affordable housing and create innovative solutions across the United States.
The first meeting will take place for the West region on Friday, July 29th at 2:00 p.m. ET. You can register for that meeting now, or check the map above to find your region and sign up to join that regional community.
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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
General Fair Housing Training
Tuesday, July 12 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
This is an introductory training providing an overview of Fair Housing laws.
Efficient Housing Search Navigation
Thursday, July 14 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
This training will show practitioners how to do a housing search and what resources are available to help find affordable housing for newcomers.
Lunch and Learn: How to Advocate for Refugee-Friendly Rental Properties
Monday, July 18 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
During this session with Refugee Welcome Collective, participants will learn about refugee-friendly practices at rental properties and how they can look for and advocate for those practices.
Fair Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic Violence
Thursday, July 21 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
HOPE Fair Housing is the oldest and largest fair housing organization in the state of Illinois. We will be sharing vital information on the agency 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.
How to Understand a Lease
Monday, July 25 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET
Having a successful tenancy builds rental history. This training will show how to understand a lease and the legal responsibilities implied so that a refugee or newcomer knows what to look for before signing.
Fair Housing Training for Landlords and Property Managers
Tuesday, July 26 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
HOPE Fair Housing is the oldest and largest fair housing organization in the state of Illinois. We will be sharing vital information on the agency and its programs, the Fair Housing Act, information on the responsibilities landlords have to further fair housing, scenarios landlords may encounter while in their roles and more.
General Fair Housing Training
Thursday, July 28 | 12:00 - 1:00 PM ET
This is an introductory training providing an overview of Fair Housing laws.
Regional Community of Practice Meeting: West
Friday, July 29 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
This is the first meeting of the West 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
State of the Nation's Housing ReportThe Joint Center of Housing Studies at Harvard released the 2022 State of the Nation’s Housing report that highlights data on the country’s housing market, demographic trends, rental housing, homeownership, and housing challenges. |
Leveraging State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) for Affordable HousingThe National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released a report detailing usage of the SLFRF program for investment in affordable housing. An interactive website was also launched to help advocates and policymakers understand state and local housing priorities. |
