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About Westchester Residential Opportunities
Founded in 1968, Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote equal, affordable and accessible housing opportunities for all residents in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York. WRO’s programs (most of which are free) include promoting equal access to housing (eliminating housing discrimination and helping enforce fair housing and fair lending laws); eviction, mortgage default and utility shut-off prevention and counseling by HUD-certified housing counselors; first-time home buying counseling; affirmative marketing of affordable housing; aging in place home modifications; and independent living for individuals living with mental illness.
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Founded in 1968, Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote equal, affordable and accessible housing opportunities for all residents in the Lower Hudson Valley of New York. WRO’s programs (most of which are free) include promoting equal access to housing (eliminating housing discrimination and helping enforce fair housing and fair lending laws); eviction, mortgage default and utility shut-off prevention and counseling by certified housing counselors; first-time home buying counseling; affirmative marketing of affordable housing; aging in place home modifications; and independent living for individuals living with mental illness.
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News & Updates
WRO Mourns Passing of Ted Childs
WRO’s board and staff mourn the loss of J.T. (Ted) Childs, Jr. Ted had a nearly 40-year career at IBM as a human resources executive and workforce diversity advocate. Ted was a leader at IBM and in the HR professional community on issues of diversity, equity, and...
ECBAWM and Fair Housing Groups Urge Appellate Court to Preserve New York’s Housing Discrimination Protections
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WRO Participates in Announcement of Westchester County’s New HomeSeeker Affordable Housing Platform
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins and the Westchester County Department of Planning are launching a new HomeSeeker platform – the County’s interactive, web-based portal that helps connect individuals and families with affordable housing opportunities. This...








