Housing
By 2030, more than three billion people around the world are estimated to experience a lack of adequate housing and basic services. Recent studies have shown that the United States currently has a shortage of 7.3 million affordable homes.
For refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants, finding permanent housing is one of the greatest challenges that newcomers face. Often, newcomers are forced into unsafe and overcrowded housing conditions, making it challenging to build new lives for themselves and their families.
CWS walks alongside our new neighbors as they arrive in the United States and helps families find a safe place to land. We connect families with our network of housing partners, like private landlords or property managers, and in situations where permanent housing is not immediately available, we identify temporary housing.
Everyone deserves a safe roof over their head. When we invest in our neighbors, they become valuable members of their communities. By joining hands, we can ensure that all who call the United States home have access to safe, affordable housing.
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Finding Home in a Tornado
Anytime a child decides to leave their home and make the often treacherous journey to begin a safer life in the United States, they showcase bravery far beyond their age. What many of us don’t realize, however, is that their courage does not end there. We were reminded of this when we met Ana and Marta who recently braved something …
Navigating the Complex Challenges of Permanent Housing
As a housing coordinator, I find it fulfilling to assist others in obtaining what they want and need. It’s rewarding to be part of that process; to be there for those who need help, ensuring they find a safe and suitable home. In May 2023, one of the CWS Jersey City case managers contacted the Housing team with a specific …
Building Sanctuaries of Love and Security Amidst the Storm
If there’s something I could do forever, it would be humanitarian work. I believe there is no greater satisfaction than providing support to those in need and witnessing the positive transformation it brings to their lives. As a Cuban and Haitian Gaps Case Manager with the CWS Jersey City Housing Team, I’ve had the opportunity to work with a vulnerable …