Refugee Housing Solutions is pleased to announce a new innovative housing pilot to increase affordable housing search functions. The Trusted Housing Partners Pilot connects housing partners in communities across the U.S. by both educating and equipping them for renting to ORR-eligible populations and also provides a platform to host their housing information and availability on the Housing Hub and Directory. Thus far, the Trusted Housing Partners initiative has engaged a dozen housing providers (landlords and property managers), in turn increasing the visibility of nearly 1,000 housing units across the country.
Interested in becoming one of our Trusted Housing Partners? Click the button below to schedule a quick call with our team.
New Locations Added to the Housing Directory
ORR-eligible populations and their supporters in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nebraska, and Missouri can now find relevant housing support services and resources in their communities by searching the Housing Directory map. With these additions, RHS’ Housing Directory now spans 27 states and the District of Columbia.
New locations to be added to the Directory in the coming weeks include areas of Louisiana, Nevada, South Carolina, Utah, and Vermont.
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
Housing stability is critical to achieving a positive economic impact on local communities. Anecdotal data and research findings suggest that immigration generally boosts local economies, and thus it is vital to note the positive correlation both immigration and housing stability contribute to communities. This article highlights examples of and data on the economic impact of housing stability on local communities, reflects on current success, and looks ahead to future opportunities.
Housing is a key part of economic success for every American and yet there continue to be challenges to finding, obtaining, and maintaining housing that is safe, secure, and affordable. The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and local Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) can offer assistance in securing housing through a myriad of services such as, but not limited to, education, subsidized housing, and resources. This resource focuses on housing assistance programs applicable to ORR-eligible populations and discusses best practices on how both HUD and PHAs can utilize their programming requirements to best assist these populations.
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.
Contribute to the Housing Directory!
Did you know you can suggest housing support services and resources to be added to the Housing Directory? Let us know who in your community is serving ORR-eligible populations.
Looking Ahead
- Coming soon: HUD Housing Counseling Exam Prep Course
Plus, we have heard from you about the value of convenings such the National Housing Working Group. Be on the lookout for updates from Church World Services’ Housing Department as they launch a newly revamped convening* geared towards civil society, organizations serving ORR-eligible populations, resettlement staff, and housing stakeholders.
*This will be a closed group with official invites to follow.
