Subject Matter: Housing Hub

Emergency Housing: Three Ways to Connect with Local Shelter Systems

Emergency Housing: Three Ways to Connect with Local Shelter Systems

by on September 5, 2023

Safe, sanitary, and affordable housing is a prerequisite for well-being. But securing housing of this standard is difficult—particularly for newcomers to the United States. Many of Refugee Housing Solutions’ resources highlight ways to secure housing and avoid homelessness. If you are a newcomer, or are working with a newcomer, who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, here are tools to…

Demystifying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Newcomers

Demystifying the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Newcomers

by on April 10, 2023

Addressing Common Misconceptions About HUD Federal agencies can be intimidating. Jargon and misconceptions can leave many unsure about how to connect to agencies and access resources. For refugees and other newcomers, an unfamiliarity with the U.S. government entities, laws, and procedures can compound confusion and increase hesitancy. Refugee Housing Solutions wants to remove these barriers…