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Who We Are
Since 1968, Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO) has championed the expansion of non-discriminatory housing opportunities in our region for low- and moderate-income households, minorities, senior citizens and persons with disabilities, including psychiatric disabilities. WRO is a HUD approved Housing Counseling Agency, a licensed real estate broker and a United Way agency. All of our housing services for consumers are free (except for credit reports and first-time Home Buying educational material) and are funded by government grants, private contributions and corporate support.
WRO’s homeownership counseling can prepare you to buy a home
WRO is a HUD approved housing counseling agency offering first time home buying education to potential home buyers. WRO’s Homebuying program is designed to assist potential buyers in reviewing their household’s overall financial situation and preparing them for homeownership.
Independent Living Program
WRO’s Independent Living Program assists psychiatrically disabled clients with housing issues and helps them obtain needed services.
Mortgage/Foreclosure Default Counseling
WRO intervenes on behalf of homeowners in danger of mortgage foreclosure and may help financially with mortgage arrears. WRO encourages homeowners to attend our Mortgage Default Orientation Sessions to learn about the process and have an opportunity for Q&A with a counselor.
Fair Housing
Where you live is your choice. Federal, state, and county fair housing laws protect you when you are looking for a place to live and while you are living in your house, co-op, condo, or apartment. WRO works to protect your rights if you live, or are looking for a place to live, in Westchester, Putnam, or Rockland counties in New York State.
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News & Events
New York State Bans Source of Income Discrimination
In a last-minute victory for fair housing agencies and advocates like WRO, New York State has banned housing discrimination on the basis of lawful source of income. The new law was adopted as part of the final statewide budget agreement reached by Governor...
Fair & Affordable Housing Expo 2019 | Expo de Vivienda Justa y Asequible 2019
Fair & AffordableHousing Expo 2019Saturday, March 911:00am-4:00pmFREE AdmissionWestchester County Center198 Central AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10606 Expo de Vivienda Justa y Asequible 2019 Sábado 9 de marzo De 11:00 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. Entrada GRATUITA...
Housing Seminar March 13 10am SPA
Housing Seminar March 13 10am ENG
Saving Westchester Families from Homelessness $1,500 at a Time
In 2018, WRO’s Eviction Prevention Program helped almost 100 low and moderate income Westchester families avoid homelessness by providing cash assistance to those households, as well as counseling and education. WRO’s financial assistance came in several...
Closing the Divide: Creating Equitable, Inclusive, and Affordable Communities
January 31, 2019Westchester Residential Opportunities participated in 2017 and 2018, along with some 30 other affordable housing, community development, fair housing, for- and nonprofit organizations, in a Regional Affordable and Fair Housing Roundtable,...
Westchester Residential Opportunities Welcomes New Executive Director
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2018 --Contact: Marlene Zarfes, 914-428-4507, mzarfes@wroinc.org --Westchester Residential Opportunities Welcomes New Executive DirectorWhite Plains, NY – Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO), a non-profit...
WRO attending HUD’s 2018 National Fair Housing Training Academy
50th Anniversary Gala Celebration
At the podium: Bobby Valentine speaks of WROs mission... WRO History About WRO
50th Anniversary Gala
50th Anniversary GalaWednesday 10/10/2018Honorees:Dorothy BotsoeIra SchumanThe Board of Directors and Staff of Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. invite you to cocktails and dinner at a Gala in celebration of 50 years of promoting fair,...
