Category: Refugees/Newcomers

Rental Requirements and Newcomer Documents

Rental Requirements and Newcomer Documents

by on April 26, 2023

Завантажити український документ Скачать русский документ Download in English This resource outlines the documents usually required from tenant applicants by landlords and property managers when applying to rent a house or apartment. These requirements can be met in different ways, and some documents that newcomers have can be substitutes. It is best to speak with…

Welcoming New Neighbors from Ukraine: What do Service Providers Need to Know?

Welcoming New Neighbors from Ukraine: What do Service Providers Need to Know?

by on April 13, 2023

Understanding Ukrainian Resettlement Ukrainians who are fleeing violence can enter the United States through several avenues. Traditional pathways such as refugee status, asylum, and various types of visas are viable for some Ukrainians. But many are also entering the U.S. as Ukrainian Humanitarian Parolees (UHPs) through the Uniting for Ukraine (U4U) program. Though UHPs have the…

Innovative Housing Spotlight: Partnering with a College Campus to Welcome Afghan Families

by on April 13, 2023

Transforming a Campus into Newcomer Housing The Brattleboro community, where World Learning is headquartered, was one of the first rural American communities to welcome Afghans. World Learning provided short-term housing to 107 Afghans beginning in January 2022 and is preparing to welcome 70 more this fall. The infrastructure of World Learning’s 200-acre campus, particularly residence…

Housing Selection 101

Housing Selection 101

by on April 13, 2023

Download The Walk-Through Checklist After identifying appropriate housing, the newcomer family and their case manager should visit the property to be sure it meets housing safety and functionality standards. Arrive at the housing site with either a smartphone or a camera and notepad to document any preexisting damage to the unit, and download this housing walk–through checklist to…

Newcomer Housing Tips: Four Steps for Outreach to Landlords

by on April 12, 2023

Seek Out Welcoming Landlords and Property Owners Sometimes the toughest part of the housing process is knowing where to meet landlords and property owners who are interested in renting to newcomers. To get started, here are some ideas adapted from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) guide Tips for Working with Landlords: Connect…

Weatherization

Weatherization

by on April 11, 2023

While property weatherization is usually associated with winter and individual houses, weatherization is an energy-efficient process that apartment dwellers can also do to control energy use in a rental property, whether it is a house or an apartment. Resources Birdog Lighting LED Lighting Rebates  Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)  Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) …