About Us

What we do

Bridge Humanitarian, Inc. was founded to address the housing crisis for refugee families through tiny house communities in the State of Maryland. Our home designs feature 1,000 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms, with a kitchen, living room, and laundry closet.

What is a Refugee?

Refugees are people who have fled their countries to escape conflict, violence, or persecution and have sought safety in another country.

Refugees are some of the best tenants a landlord can have in their homes. They are respectful and eager to start a new life.

How does the US refugee system work?

There are 117.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Annually, the United States determines how many refugees they will allow in the country. In 2023, the United States accepted 125,000 refugees in total. The State Department manages the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, or USRAP. Since its creation in 1980, more than three million refugees have been accepted into the country. Each state can choose how many refugees to accept and resettle within their borders.

The State of Maryland Refugee Population

Maryland’s largest group of refugees come from Afghanistan. The average refugee family is made up of 7 individuals. A family of 7 needs a dwelling no smaller than 3 bedrooms. Finding housing for large families in a safe and affordable environment can be extremely difficult.

Bridge Humanitarian’s Tiered Rent System

Our housing model features a tiered rent system that gradually increases over a 3 year lease. All rent is designed to be well below market price, giving refugee families a chance to build savings and adjust to the United States before finding permanent housing. Bridge Humanitarian, Inc seeks to promote self-sufficiency and self-reliance while still offering a helping hand to refugee families starting over in the United States.

Working with Resettlement Agencies

Resettlement agencies assign case workers to every new family to aid them in finding employment, housing, and other essential services. Bridge Humanitarian, Inc is not a resettlement agency, but a partner in supporting housing for refugees.