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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
Date: March 15, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
Date: March 15, 2023
Topic(s): Housing
presented by Refugee Housing Solutions 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 …
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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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Blog Post: It Takes a Village: Learning from Statewide Housing Partnerships in Idaho
Author(s): Switchboard
Date: November 2, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Date: November 2, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
As we enter the final months of 2022, it’s clear that refugee resettlement in the United States looks different than it did in past years. Refugee Housing Solutions spoke to Christina Bruce-Bennion, Service Coordination Program Manager at the Idaho Office for Refugees, about navigating these shifts as they pertain to housing partnerships. Bruce-Bennion has worked …
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Tip Sheet: What is the Fair Housing Act?
Author(s): Refugee Housing Solutions
Date: October 14, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
Date: October 14, 2022
Topic(s): Housing
Subtopic(s): Federal Housing Programs
While refugees are not a specific protected class, the Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibits discrimination based on national origin and religion in all housing transactions. This factsheet, created by Refugee Housing Solutions, explains examples of discrimination and how to file a complaint if a refugee has experienced discrimination.
