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Subject Matter: Refugee Resettlement in the United States

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…

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…

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…

It Takes a Village: Learning from Statewide Housing Partnerships in Idaho

by on April 11, 2023

In a Changing Landscape, Start by Assessing Local Needs Nationally, the housing and refugee resettlement landscape looks different now than it did a few years ago. But those changes manifest differently in each community. The first step in adaptation is understanding.  In 2008, Idaho recognized such shifts and conducted a subsequent needs assessment of local…

Helping Newcomers with the Housing Search

by on April 10, 2023

With a current rental vacancy rate of just six percent, housing in the United States is difficult to secure. Several factors—credit requirements, income level, transportation needs, and family size, to name a few—further complicate the housing search for newcomers. Finding housing that fits clients’ needs, eligibility, and the housing standards set by the Bureau of Population,…

Ukrainian Sponsorship Manual

by on March 8, 2023

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…