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…
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…
Welcome Connect: A platform to connect Ukrainian with a U.S. Sponsor I Can Help.Host: Search free accommodations by location Host 4 Ukraine: Locate free accommodation, plus jobs, supplies, and services Ukrainia Space: Locate hosts and accommodation by area HopeStay: Connecting Ukrainians with host families Accommodation Help & Shelter: A public Facebook group dedicated to finding…
Download Manual The Ukrainian Sponsorship Manual is a comprehensive guide for private sponsor groups partnering with CWS to welcome Ukrainians through Uniting for Ukraine. Sponsorship is transformational work – both on an individual and community level – and CWS is excited to support you as your provide long-term integration support and a warm welcome to…
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. Additional language versions: Arabic Burmese Congolese-Swahili Dari Kinyarwanda Pashto Russian Spanish Ukrainian