195 District

The West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation, celebrating 55 years of impact, is dedicated to fostering healthy and sustainable communities through housing services aimed at addressing affordable housing needs in the West End and throughout Providence, Rhode Island. Their mission encompasses a variety of initiatives, including housing support, food access, health education, and real estate development, with a strong commitment to community engagement. Among their notable projects is the Sankofa Initiative, which supports local food accessibility through community-driven markets and gardening programs. The organization actively collaborates with local partners and hosts events to enhance community outreach and strengthen neighborhood connections. Generated from the website

Women's Development Corporation designs, develops and produces affordable housing for low-income families, senior citizens and groups with special needs. Founded in 1979, the organization preserves and restores historic buildings, as well as revitalizes neighborhoods. Its rental apartments for senior citizens are funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Women's Development Corporation also enhances tax revenues for cities and towns and creates local construction and management jobs. The organization has worked on several projects in Rhode Island, including Villita Apartments, Saugatucket Springs, School House Place and Plaza Esperanza. Its family rental apartments include Elmwood Commons, West End Preservation, Lexington Ave Associates and Indian Village Development. Women's Development Corporation is located in Providence, R.I.