Plus, join a webinar with ReloShare on August 4th to learn about this technology solution.
With summer in full force, many communities are preparing to protect life and property in the potential event of extreme weather. This resource from Refugee Housing Solutions, Housing and Accommodation in the Midst of Disaster: Remembering ORR-Eligible Populations, is a timely guide for supporting newcomers in the United States before, during, and after disasters.
Tools and checklists for both resettlement providers and newcomers outline practical steps to take that support emergency preparedness, housing stability, and self-sufficiency in communities year-round. Disaster-specific considerations include practical guidance in the event of:
🔥 Wildfires
🌡️ Extreme Heat
🌀 Flooding & Hurricanes
❄️ Winter Storms & Freezing Temperatures
🏚️ Earthquakes
🌪️ Tornadoes
Join Refugee Housing Solutions and ReloShare on Tuesday, August 4 at 2:00 p.m. ET for a webinar exploring how ReloShare's Safe Stays can help organizations respond quickly when short-term hotel lodging is needed.
Built specifically for nonprofit and government agencies, Safe Stays provides access to a nationwide network of more than 20,000 hotel partners, centralized booking and billing, and 24/7 reservation support.
Agencies can book stays without requiring guests to provide a personal credit card at check-in. Safe Stays also includes Alias-Approved hotel options that can reduce identification barriers and support confidential placements when needed.
ReloShare works with social service and government agencies across the country serving survivors of violence, disaster-impacted communities, individuals and families experiencing homelessness, and others navigating crisis or displacement. During the webinar, we’ll walk through how the platform works, share practical examples of how agencies use hotel stays to bridge urgent housing gaps, and discuss how Safe Stays can strengthen the emergency lodging options available to refugee resettlement programs.
With refugee resettlement travel increasing over the next two months, ReloShare offers support for local resettlement providers in procuring temporary housing for new arrivals, as well as supportive stays for other ORR-eligible populations. Join us to learn more!
New Resources Added to Housing Directory of Indiana
As we continually work to improve and expand the Housing Directory, we identified a coverage gap in the Housing Directory of Indiana south of Bloomington. We have added 20+ new resources to this region and continue to identify gaps and areas to improve in other state directory maps.
If you find a resource is missing from the Directory, use this quick form to send us resource and service provider information.
If you don’t have a specific resource in mind but want to suggest a location for us to prioritize as we expand the Directory, please let us know by using this feedback form.
Featured Resources
This learning deck is designed to help resettlement provider staff, housing partners, property management teams, volunteers, and others build shared confidence and clarity when supporting refugee newcomers and other eligible individuals, particularly those with disabilities, as they navigate their housing needs.
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.
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
New resources
RHS is expanding its partnerships with 211 to increase access to and visibility of key local resources via the Housing Directory. Let us know how we can work with 211 in your state!
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.
