WRO Symposium: Affordable Housing is Fair Housing
Thu, October 13, 2022
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT
White Plains Library
100 Martine Avenue, 2nd Floor
White Plains, NY 10601 USA
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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 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.
Eviction and Utility Shutoff Prevention
WRO’s counselors work with qualified tenant households to help avoid eviction or prevent the shut-off of utilities, including by making grants to cure arrears. Our team also assists housing insecure households secure rental apartments, by providing grants to pay for moving expenses, security deposit or first month’s rent.
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.
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.
Independent Living Program
WRO’s Independent Living Program assists psychiatrically disabled clients with housing issues and helps them obtain needed services.
Marketing of Affordable Housing
WRO is Westchester County’s designated Marketing Consultant for the affirmative marketing of fair and affordable housing. Our staff works with developers and owners of affordable housing units to ensure that all households have an equal opportunity to apply for units available for rent or purchase, including populations who are historically or demographically the “least likely to apply”.
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
Westchester Residential Opportunities Alleges Housing Discrimination by Westchester Broker Platzner
March 28, 2022 Westchester Residential Opportunities Alleges Housing Discrimination by Westchester Broker Platzner White Plains, NY – Today Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc. (WRO), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting equal, affordable and...
Westchester Residential Opportunities Mourns the Passing of Nick Beilenson
It is with great sadness that WRO announces the death of our founder, Nick Beilenson, on February 22, 2022. Nick founded WRO in 1968 and has served and supported WRO in various capacities throughout our 53 years. Nick was a staunch advocate of social justice in all...
Yankwitt LLP Wins Pro Bono Case on behalf of Westchester Residential Opportunities
WHITE PLAINS, NY (January 18, 2022) – Yankwitt LLP prevailed in a pro bono case before the Fair Housing Board of the Westchester Human Rights Commission (the Commission) on behalf of Westchester Residential Opportunities (WRO), a nonprofit that has served Westchester...
