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Thriving Together: How ORR-Eligible Populations Contribute to Safer, Stronger Communities Through Housing Stability

Using a housing–centered lens, this article provides an overview of how newcomers contribute to safe and thriving communities. It draws on academic research across fields showing that communities flourish when residents feel secure, supported, and connected to one another. Within this context, the article explores key newcomer social, economic, and engagement in community life contributions.

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The Economic Impact of Housing Stability on Local Communities

This article highlights examples of and data on the economic impact of housing stability on local communities, reflects on current success, and looks ahead to future opportunities.

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.

Self-Sufficiency Through Housing: Strategies for Success

This resource examines the key role housing stability has in attaining self-sufficiency for refugees, newcomers, and other ORR-eligible populations. It suggests strategies, explores case studies of successful integration and community support, and provides actionable insights for success of an individual or family on their journey towards self-sufficiency.
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