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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The Digital Divide: Access to Housing Resources for Migrant Communities
In the digital age, access to technology has become an essential component of modern life. From accessing essential services to seeking employment opportunities, the internet has become the gateway to a world of resources. However, for many migrant communities, this digital realm remains elusive, exacerbating the challenges they face in securing adequate housing and other vital necessities. The digital divide …
Navigating the Complex World of Housing
Navigating the complex world of housing is a daunting task for many, but for newly arrived communities, it can be an overwhelming challenge. Church World Service (CWS) in Jersey City witnesses these struggles firsthand. “Housing is really difficult; we have many cases and not enough houses,” remarks Susy, a case manager at CWS Jersey City. Despite the challenges, CWS is …
Refugee Housing Solutions: A Thanksgiving Reflection
During October and November, I was privileged—and inspired—to join several gatherings to uplift the opportunity for Americans to warmly and creatively welcome refugees and other newcomers who have arrived in the United States. Since the summer of 2021 when, alongside other refugees, Afghans came to the U.S. in significant numbers, they have been followed by Ukrainians fleeing war and Venezuelans, …