Take a new course for launching a Host Homes program, find more local housing resources, and more!
After months of development and beta testing, RHS is releasing its virtual Host Homes certificate course for resettlement agency housing staff and others who are interested in learning more about best practices for launching a Host Home program. A Host Home program is where newcomers stay with a host (individual or family) for their first weeks or months in the U.S.
The free online course is hosted on the Articulate 360 e-learning platform, and it takes several hours to complete — but you can save your progress and are not required to finish the course in one sitting.
We look forward to receiving your feedback on the course!
Idaho Added to the Housing Resource Map
RHS is pleased to announce that our Housing Directory has now launched in Boise, Idaho and nearby communities. This tool connects users with a wide range of housing resources, including affordable housing programs, rental assistance, tenant advocacy, and community services.
Designed to provide curated resources specific to each location, the Directory supports refugees, newcomers, and advocates in finding the help they need. Start exploring housing solutions in Boise today.
If you want to see the Housing Directory available in your community or share local housing resources, submit them here!
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.
Featured Resources
Get support with the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
We are now offering technical assistance office hours focused on supporting you in learning about and applying for LIHEAP. Help prepare the newcomers you serve for the winter months with this energy-saving program.
Get Involved
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
Join our January Community of Practice sessions focused on HUD Housing Counseling, which offers independent, expert advice based on individuals' circumstances and needs, helping them overcome housing barriers and achieve their housing goals. These sessions will dive into the role housing counseling can play in promoting housing stability for newcomers and refugees.
Policy News
HUD Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R) Recaps Its October RoundtableThe PD&R Edge published a summary of the innovative ideas resulting from its two-day gathering of academic experts and researchers in October 2024. Priority topics included housing supply, renter protections, and homeownership. The event also elicited and shared several ideas for improving and increasing access to housing assistance, including better resource sharing and technical assistance for local agencies and organizations. |
Local Resettlement Agency Will Open and Manage New Affordable Apartments for RefugeesBlossom Gardens is a 90-unit apartment complex opening April 2025 in Salem, OR owned by local resettlement agency Salem for Refugees. The complex will offer units of varying sizes in order to accommodate small and large families alike, and its location was chosen for its proximity to public transportation, grocery stores, and a community college that offers English language learning and professional development courses. |
Visit our News & Updates page for more news related to housing and refugee resettlement.
