Housing program for asylum seekers in New Jersey

SOURCE npr.org
A church in New Jersey rents apartments to asylum seekers, helping them move into their own homes and pay rent even if they can't legally work yet. This program provides housing and support for migrants who struggle to find landlords willing to rent to them.

Key Points

  • Nonprofit organization in New Jersey rents apartments to asylum seekers
  • Migrants pay back the rent after an initial buffer period
  • Program helps migrants who can't legally work yet to find housing

Pros

  • Provides housing and support for asylum seekers
  • Helps migrants transition to self-sufficiency
  • Addresses the issue of finding landlords willing to rent to newly arrived migrants

Cons

  • Limited capacity and financial constraints may restrict the program's ability to help all migrants in need