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Archived Webinar: Newcomer Housing Tips: Cultivating landlord relationships for long term housing
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: May 9, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: May 9, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Hosted on Monday, May 8, 2023 the training was delivered by Joshua Weber, Associate Director of Training at Refugee Housing Solutions; Michael Shepard, CHAM, Rehab/Asset Manager at NeighborWorks Boise; and Rabiou Manzo, Healing and Rebuilding Our Communities (HROC) facilitator at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). In recent years, there has been a growing challenge for …
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Blog Post: Welcoming New Neighbors from Ukraine: What do Service Providers Need to Know?
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: April 7, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs, Landlords
Date: April 7, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs, Landlords
Are you a service provider beginning to connect with sponsors for Ukrainian newcomers? Are you fielding questions about affordable housing for this population? This blog post is for you! Developed in partnership with Refugee Housing Solutions, this post describes how Ukrainians arrive in the U.S. and provides housing tips to share with sponsors for these …
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Tool or Template: Sample Housing Walk-Through Checklist
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: March 23, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Housing Orientation
Date: March 23, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Housing Orientation
During a housing walkthrough, prospective renters—or those conducting the search on their behalf—should be sure the unit meets the general standards below. This checklist is not a compliance tool for any specific grant or program; always reference your grant agreement and terms for specific program requirements. This is a starting point, not a comprehensive list. …
Archived Webinar: Helping Newcomer Clients Find Housing: Live Q&A with Refugee Housing Solutions
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions, Switchboard
Date: March 15, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: March 15, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
As the housing market shifts and rent prices continue to increase across the U.S., the strain on refugees and other newcomers seeking affordable housing continues to grow. During this webinar, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage with live subject matter experts. This webinar will offer key insights on frequently asked questions …
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Toolkit: Tenant Toolkit
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: March 10, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: March 10, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
If you are a newcomer to the U.S. seeking housing and want to learn how to be a successful renter and navigate the U.S. rental housing market, we welcome you to explore the RHS Tenant Toolkit. This comprehensive tool for newcomer applicants and renters contains vital information and resources on searching for housing, what to …
Toolkit: Landlord Toolkit
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: March 6, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Landlords
Date: March 6, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Landlords
This comprehensive tool, created by Refugee Housing Solutions, for housing providers contains key information and resources on renting to refugees, including the resettlement process, support available to refugees when renting, FAQs, and more.
Archived Webinar: Demystifying the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with Refugee Housing Solutions (RHS)
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: February 16, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Date: February 16, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Hosted on February 15th, 2023 the training was delivered by Joshua Weber, Associate Director of Training, Refugee Housing Solutions/Church World Service and Michael Horvath, Pittsburgh Field Office Director, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. This webinar will address how resettlement agency case managers, refugee service providers, and state refugee coordinators can identify HUD resources …
Blog Post: Helping Newcomers with the Housing Search
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: January 23, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: January 23, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
With a current rental vacancy rate of just six percent, housing in the United States is difficult to secure. Several factors—credit requirements, income level, transportation needs, and family size, to name a few—further complicate the housing search for newcomers. Finding housing that fits a client’s needs, eligibility, and the housing standards set by the Bureau …
Blog Post: Newcomer Housing Tips: Four Steps for Outreach to Landlords
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: December 28, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Date: December 28, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Do you support refugees and newcomers with affordable housing services? This blog post is for you! Switchboard has partnered with Refugee Housing Solutions to share training and promising practices related to housing solutions for newcomers. The tips in this post will get you started in forming positive landlord relationships to help secure housing for clients. …
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Blog Post: Demystifying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Newcomers
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: December 28, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Date: December 28, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Do you support refugees and other newcomers with affordable housing services? This blog post is for you! Switchboard has partnered with Refugee Housing Solutions to share training and promising practices related to housing solutions for newcomers. Today, we’re sharing information about the diversity of public housing programs, how newcomers can reach out to the U.S. …
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