Learn about our newest partnership to increase the visibility of local housing-related resources and services.
On September 25, 2025, Church World Service (CWS), a faith-based organization transforming communities around the globe through just and sustainable responses to hunger, poverty, displacement, and disaster proudly announced a partnership between Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS) — a project of CWS — and United Way of Greater Kansas City.
The new initiative will join the United Way of Greater Kansas City 211’s community resource navigation tool with RHS’ Housing Directory to help eligible populations find key support in their communities. The initial pilot will connect more than 170 housing service providers and housing resources — concerning housing stability, the unhoused, and specific tools for refugee and newcomer neighbors — in the Greater Kansas City metro area to RHS’ Housing Directory of Missouri.
New States Added to Housing Directory
The RHS Housing Directory is now available in more locations across the United States, with recent additions to areas of Alabama, Indiana, North Dakota, and Vermont. Additional new states will be published to the Directory in the coming weeks.
Do you know of a service provider or resource in your community that should be added to the Housing Directory? Let us know using the form below:
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
In December 2024, RHS surveyed 149 resettlement staff in nearly all 50 states from the 10 national resettlement agencies and their affiliates to analyze housing trends and challenges related to serving ORR-eligible populations. This report shares the results of this survey, highlighting the need for more strategic collaborations and investments in innovative solutions to address housing affordability challenges among ORR-eligible populations.
This resource explores the critical nature of partnerships and their positive contributions towards housing success for ORR-eligible populations. It provides educational and actionable ways in which partners can work creatively to attain housing. A unique approach to this is for organizations serving ORR-eligible populations to consider becoming a HUD Housing Counseling Agency.
The term "ORR-eligible populations" refers to individuals who are eligible to receive services and benefits administered by the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). Eligibility is determined by Congress, and exact benefits may vary by eligibility category. For a current list of eligible populations, please visit ORR's website.
Get Involved
INCREASING ACCESS TO DIGNIFIED AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR REFUGEES AND ORR-ELIGIBLE POPULATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
RHS endeavors to close gaps in housing challenges through effective and efficient housing support initiatives which strengthen communities’ housing stability and ultimately foster successful integration and prosperity, creating a more connected and thriving nation for all.
We are hiring!
RHS is seeking a Housing Department Contractor. This role will be an experienced writer/editor with expertise in research, housing, refugee resettlement, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks. The Contractor will research and develop resources, reports, articles, frameworks, and/or toolkits for publishing to further advance the work of the housing department.
Online Housing Courses
Find free learning and certification opportunities in one place on our Learn page, featuring courses on HUD and Newcomer Host Home programs. All courses on this page are 100% online and free of charge.
Become a Trusted Housing Partner
The Trusted Housing Partners pilot program connects housing providers in communities across the U.S. by both educating and equipping them for renting to ORR-eligible populations, and it also provides a platform to host their housing information and availability on the Housing Hub and Directory. To get started, schedule a quick call with our team below.
Looking Ahead
- Coming soon: A reimagined space for peer-learning and collaboration
