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Creating Welcoming Communities: Federal Housing Agencies and Refugee Success

The tradition of welcoming refugees and newcomers has long been a cornerstone commitment of the United States. To continue exploring the United States’ long history of welcome, this resource is multifaceted in its approach and goes into depth in three specific areas and how they are interrelated. These include 1) the concept of a welcoming community, 2) the importance of housing as a core pillar in all communities, and 3) how federal housing agencies are key stakeholders in both housing and creating holistic and welcoming communities which ultimately create a thriving nation for all.

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Partnership and Programming: HUD's Role in Refugee Housing

This resource explores the critical nature of partnerships and their positive contributions towards housing success for ORR-eligible populations. It provides educational and actionable ways in which partners can work creatively to attain housing. A unique approach to this is for organizations serving ORR-eligible populations to consider becoming a HUD Housing Counseling Agency.

How Public Housing Authorities Can Support Newcomers: A Guide to Resettlement and Housing Access

Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) play a pivotal role in ensuring housing stability for refugees and other newcomers to the United States. This guide provides actionable steps, resources, and strategies to help PHAs align their policies and practices with the needs of diverse newcomers, thereby fostering integration and long-term stability for them.
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