Afghan Refugee Nonprofits Navigate Austin Affordability, COVID Concerns

Written By Mela Ottaiano

KXAN - Austin, Texas

by Kelsey Thompson
January 9, 2022

“The need for affordable housing has been a central point of conversation in Austin in recent years, spurred by continued rent inflation and limited housing availability. As some long-time residents have been forced to relocate from Austin due to rising prices, a subsect of newcomers are struggling to gain access amid limited housing units and transportation access: Afghan refugees.”

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Mela Ottaiano
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