📆 Register now and join us on March 31.
Learning how to manage credit, create a budget, or navigate the rental and homebuying process in the United States can seem like a daunting process for many. ORR-eligible clients also face these challenges, but often without the cultural or systems know-how. The organizations and individuals serving these clients should be well-versed in all aspects of housing as to best serve these populations.
HUD Housing Counseling is an excellent way to learn about budgeting, credit, renting, homebuying, and more. Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS) has offered a Housing Expertise and HUD Housing Counseling Prep Course for over a year. This course provides participants serving ORR-eligible clients with the expertise necessary to best assist them and prepares those interested in taking their HUD Certified Housing Counselor exam.
Join us Tuesday, March 31 at 1:00 p.m. ET for a virtual showcase of learnings and best practices from RHS’ facilitation of this intensive class over the past year, the results we have seen, and how we plan to improve classes in the future. Plus, learn how you can sign up for the next class.
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.
Be a Part of Mapping Resources and Services in Your Community by Contributing to the Housing Directory
In addition to ongoing research to prioritize expansion and improvement of the Housing Directory in locations across the United States, RHS is also fielding submissions from community members for new Directory resources and suggested edits to keep resources as up-to-date and relevant as possible. Use this form to send us resource and service provider information!
Don’t have a specific resource in mind but want to suggest a location for expanding the Directory? Let us know using this feedback form.
Trusted Housing Partners, housing providers vetted by the RHS team, are also being added to the Housing Directory in select states under the “Housing Providers” service category filter. To learn more about how you or someone you know can become a Trusted Housing Partner, please get in touch with our team.
Featured Resources
This resource, which serves as a beginner’s guide to understanding how an individual’s credit score affects applying for, obtaining, and maintaining stable housing, is now available in the following language versions:
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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
RHS is expanding its partnerships with United Way 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!
Read a recap of a Landlord Feedback Session with RHS
New resources coming soon
