CDC Partners
Advent House Blackstone Valley CAP
Vincent Ceglie, Executive Director
401-723-4520
32 Goff Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Vincent Ceglie, Executive Director
401-723-4520
32 Goff Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Allen Ministries Enriching Neighborhood, Inc. (A.M.E.N.)
Jim Alexander, Executive Director
401-831-0367
163 Bellevue Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Jim Alexander, Executive Director
401-831-0367
163 Bellevue Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
American Indian HDC
Darrell Waldron, Executive Director
401-781-1098
807 Broad St.
Providence, RI 02907
Darrell Waldron, Executive Director
401-781-1098
807 Broad St.
Providence, RI 02907
BIED Housing Corporation
Gerry Pierce, President
401-466-2176
PO Box 619
Block Island, RI 02807
Gerry Pierce, President
401-466-2176
PO Box 619
Block Island, RI 02807
Church Community Housing Corporation
Steve P. Ostiguy, Executive Director
401-846-5114
sostiguy@cchcnewport.org
50 Washington Square
Newport, RI 02840
http://www.cchcnewport.org
Steve P. Ostiguy, Executive Director
401-846-5114
sostiguy@cchcnewport.org
50 Washington Square
Newport, RI 02840
http://www.cchcnewport.org
Coastal Housing Corporation
James Dilley
401-293-0175
mail@coastalhousingcorp.org
2368 East Main Road (PO Box 966)
Porthsmouth, RI 02871
http://www.coastalhousingcorp.org
James Dilley
401-293-0175
mail@coastalhousingcorp.org
2368 East Main Road (PO Box 966)
Porthsmouth, RI 02871
http://www.coastalhousingcorp.org
Community Housing Corporation of Washington County
Sal Zito, Executive Director
401-782-4646
25 West Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881
Sal Zito, Executive Director
401-782-4646
25 West Independence Way
Kingston, RI 02881
Comprehensive Community Action (CCA)
Joanne McGunagle, Executive Director
401-467-9610
311 Doric Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Joanne McGunagle, Executive Director
401-467-9610
311 Doric Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
East Bay CDC
Kathy Bazinet, Executive Director
401-253-2080
kbazinet@ebcdc.org
150 Franklin Street
Bristol, RI 02809
http://www.ebcdc.org
Description:
EBCDC was founded in 1989 to create and maintain affordable housing for East Bay residents. EBCDC concentrates its development efforts in Bristol, but its catchment area also includes the towns of Warren and Barrington. East Bay was the driving force behind the revitalization of the Kaiser Mill complex in Bristol. The CDC has converted this deteriorated mill complex into 189 units for senior assisted and independent living, an adult day care, 25,000 square feet of commercial space and a computer center for low income seniors. The CDC has developed over 50 units of affordable rental housing as well as housing for first time home buyers. East Bay operates a tax refund program for low income seniors and is responsible for the creation of the longest mural in Rhode Island. EBCDC has participated in RI LISC’s Neighborhood Development Fund since 1998.
Kathy Bazinet, Executive Director
401-253-2080
kbazinet@ebcdc.org
150 Franklin Street
Bristol, RI 02809
http://www.ebcdc.org
Description:
EBCDC was founded in 1989 to create and maintain affordable housing for East Bay residents. EBCDC concentrates its development efforts in Bristol, but its catchment area also includes the towns of Warren and Barrington. East Bay was the driving force behind the revitalization of the Kaiser Mill complex in Bristol. The CDC has converted this deteriorated mill complex into 189 units for senior assisted and independent living, an adult day care, 25,000 square feet of commercial space and a computer center for low income seniors. The CDC has developed over 50 units of affordable rental housing as well as housing for first time home buyers. East Bay operates a tax refund program for low income seniors and is responsible for the creation of the longest mural in Rhode Island. EBCDC has participated in RI LISC’s Neighborhood Development Fund since 1998.
East Greenwich Academy Foundation
Janet Essex, Executive Director
401-886-4420
111 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Janet Essex, Executive Director
401-886-4420
111 Main Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
Family HDC
MaryAnn Balsamo, Executive Director
401-941-5102
PO Box 27084
Providence, RI 02907
MaryAnn Balsamo, Executive Director
401-941-5102
PO Box 27084
Providence, RI 02907
Good News Housing
Mark Messias, Operations Manager
401-461-1230
1043 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
Mark Messias, Operations Manager
401-461-1230
1043 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
Greater Elmwood Neighborhood Services (GENS)
David Knowles, Executive Director
401-461-4111
dknowles@greaterelmwood.org
839 Broad St.
Providence, RI 02907
http://www.greaterelmwood.org
Description:
GENS was founded in 1979 and for many years concentrated its efforts on lead abatement and on training and certifying people in lead remediation work. Over the years, GENS has made more than 400 units of housing lead-safe and had certified over 100 people in lead abatement. Now an active community development corporation, GENS continues to offer lead abatement services while it is undertaking the development of 47 units of rental and homeownership in Elmwood’s historic district and 5 duplexes for homeownership. The CDC is also planning the redevelopment of 22 units in an old mill building.
David Knowles, Executive Director
401-461-4111
dknowles@greaterelmwood.org
839 Broad St.
Providence, RI 02907
http://www.greaterelmwood.org
Description:
GENS was founded in 1979 and for many years concentrated its efforts on lead abatement and on training and certifying people in lead remediation work. Over the years, GENS has made more than 400 units of housing lead-safe and had certified over 100 people in lead abatement. Now an active community development corporation, GENS continues to offer lead abatement services while it is undertaking the development of 47 units of rental and homeownership in Elmwood’s historic district and 5 duplexes for homeownership. The CDC is also planning the redevelopment of 22 units in an old mill building.
Habitat For Humanity of Greater Providence
Herman DeKoe, Executive Director
401-831-5424
807 Broad St., Room 333 / Box 37
Providence, RI 02907
Herman DeKoe, Executive Director
401-831-5424
807 Broad St., Room 333 / Box 37
Providence, RI 02907
Housing Development Corporation of North End
John Nimmo, Executive Director
401-351-3311
481 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
John Nimmo, Executive Director
401-351-3311
481 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
Mosaico Community Development Corporation
Lisa Milano, Executive Director
401-253-4627
mosaicocdc@aol.com
346 Wood Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Lisa Milano, Executive Director
401-253-4627
mosaicocdc@aol.com
346 Wood Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Mount Hope NLT
Barbara Krank, Executive Director
401-421-7925
PO Box 40238
Providence, RI 02940
Barbara Krank, Executive Director
401-421-7925
PO Box 40238
Providence, RI 02940
Olneyville Housing Corp.
Frank Shea, Executive Director
401-351-8719
shea@olneyville.org
One Curtis Street
Providence, RI 02907
http://www.olneyville.org
Description:
OHC was established in 1989 as the neighborhood revitalization arm of a community center. OHC has developed into a productive and programmatically diverse community development corporation. OHC recently completed a 32-unit tax credit rental project and is working on a second tax credit project as well as 20 units of homeownership. The CDC is the lead organization in the Olneyville Collaborative that has undertaken a neighborhood-wide planning process and produced Olneyville ACTION, a 5-year revitalization plan, which focuses on housing, commercial development, brownfield reclamation, and recreation. OHC actively works with the Olneyville Square Merchants Association in what used to be the second largest commercial district in Providence and operates a storefront improvement program there. The CDC is also developing a neighborhood crime and safety program and is leading a collaborative effort to build a family resource center in the neighborhood. OHC has been a RI LISC Neighborhood Development Fund participant since 2001.
Frank Shea, Executive Director
401-351-8719
shea@olneyville.org
One Curtis Street
Providence, RI 02907
http://www.olneyville.org
Description:
OHC was established in 1989 as the neighborhood revitalization arm of a community center. OHC has developed into a productive and programmatically diverse community development corporation. OHC recently completed a 32-unit tax credit rental project and is working on a second tax credit project as well as 20 units of homeownership. The CDC is the lead organization in the Olneyville Collaborative that has undertaken a neighborhood-wide planning process and produced Olneyville ACTION, a 5-year revitalization plan, which focuses on housing, commercial development, brownfield reclamation, and recreation. OHC actively works with the Olneyville Square Merchants Association in what used to be the second largest commercial district in Providence and operates a storefront improvement program there. The CDC is also developing a neighborhood crime and safety program and is leading a collaborative effort to build a family resource center in the neighborhood. OHC has been a RI LISC Neighborhood Development Fund participant since 2001.
OMNI Development Corp.
Joe Caffey, Executive Director
401-461-4442
omnidevcorp@hotmail.com
150 Colfax Street
Providence, RI 02905
Description:
OMNI entered the affordable housing field by developing and selling five single-family homes to low and moderate income residents in South Providence. Since then it has become a highly productive developer of affordable housing for low income families and seniors. The CDC works statewide, but has concentrated its efforts in South Providence and Coventry. OMNI’s accomplishments include over 60 single family homes in S. Providence and Elmwood, 125 units of rental housing and several senior housing developments. The CDC recently acquired 354units of senior housing and is developing 43 units for home ownership in Coventry.
Joe Caffey, Executive Director
401-461-4442
omnidevcorp@hotmail.com
150 Colfax Street
Providence, RI 02905
Description:
OMNI entered the affordable housing field by developing and selling five single-family homes to low and moderate income residents in South Providence. Since then it has become a highly productive developer of affordable housing for low income families and seniors. The CDC works statewide, but has concentrated its efforts in South Providence and Coventry. OMNI’s accomplishments include over 60 single family homes in S. Providence and Elmwood, 125 units of rental housing and several senior housing developments. The CDC recently acquired 354units of senior housing and is developing 43 units for home ownership in Coventry.
Pawtucket Citizens Development Corporation
Nancy Whit, Executive Director
401-726-1173
nancywhit@pawtucketcdc.com
210 West Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
http://www.pawtucketcdc.com
Description:
PCDC was founded in 1990 with a focus on improving housing in the Woodlawn and Barton Street areas of Pawtucket. The CDC hired its first executive director in 1995. PCDC is a growing and vibrant organization that is currently developing a 28-unit tax credit project, bringing its rental portfolio to 70 units, and it is planning a second tax credit project. PCDC has developed 12 single-family homes and continues to rehab properties in the Barton Street area for sale to first time low-income homebuyers, including 4 condo units in a historic building. The CDC is also the lead organization in a collaborative neighborhood planning effort, operates youth programs, and is developing a community crime and safety initiative. PCDC has been a RI LISC Neighborhood Development Fund participant since 2001.
Nancy Whit, Executive Director
401-726-1173
nancywhit@pawtucketcdc.com
210 West Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02860
http://www.pawtucketcdc.com
Description:
PCDC was founded in 1990 with a focus on improving housing in the Woodlawn and Barton Street areas of Pawtucket. The CDC hired its first executive director in 1995. PCDC is a growing and vibrant organization that is currently developing a 28-unit tax credit project, bringing its rental portfolio to 70 units, and it is planning a second tax credit project. PCDC has developed 12 single-family homes and continues to rehab properties in the Barton Street area for sale to first time low-income homebuyers, including 4 condo units in a historic building. The CDC is also the lead organization in a collaborative neighborhood planning effort, operates youth programs, and is developing a community crime and safety initiative. PCDC has been a RI LISC Neighborhood Development Fund participant since 2001.
Peoples Redevelopment Corp.
(401) 941-8868
200 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 941-8868
200 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
Project Basic
Asata Tigrai, Executive Director
401-467-2050
1043 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
Asata Tigrai, Executive Director
401-467-2050
1043 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02907
Providence Preservation Society Revolving Fund (PPSRF)
Clark Schoettle, Executive Director
401-272-2760
24 Meeting Street
Providence, RI 02903
Description:
Incorporated in 1980, the Revolving Fund purchases and restores endangered properties for sale to low- and moderate-income buyers, provides low-interest rehabilitation loans to owners who cannot obtain other financing, and offers financial and planning consultations. Focusing on Providence's National Register-listed neighborhoods, the Fund also converts abandoned commercial and industrial buildings to residential uses. PPSRF has provided over $3.7 million in loans to close to 200 homeowners. The CDC also provides consulting services to other Providence-based developers.
Clark Schoettle, Executive Director
401-272-2760
24 Meeting Street
Providence, RI 02903
Description:
Incorporated in 1980, the Revolving Fund purchases and restores endangered properties for sale to low- and moderate-income buyers, provides low-interest rehabilitation loans to owners who cannot obtain other financing, and offers financial and planning consultations. Focusing on Providence's National Register-listed neighborhoods, the Fund also converts abandoned commercial and industrial buildings to residential uses. PPSRF has provided over $3.7 million in loans to close to 200 homeowners. The CDC also provides consulting services to other Providence-based developers.
REACH
Bill Siemers, Executive Director
401-723-8730
445 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
Description:
REACH was incorporated in 1990 for the purpose of providing affordable housing to the city of Central Falls. Since then REACH has developed over 110 units of affordable rental and home ownership housing in the city. REACH focuses primarily on housing development, but in 1998 REACH launched the Community Building Initiative (CBI) which links job training and job creation with its housing activities. The CDC has developed a comprehensive training manual and video for its CBI program. REACH is also a state certified lead contractor. The CDC continues to do quality rehabilitation of properties in Central Falls, now primarily for sale to first time home buyers. REACH was a participant in RI LISC’s Neighborhood Development Fund from 1995-2001.
Bill Siemers, Executive Director
401-723-8730
445 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
Description:
REACH was incorporated in 1990 for the purpose of providing affordable housing to the city of Central Falls. Since then REACH has developed over 110 units of affordable rental and home ownership housing in the city. REACH focuses primarily on housing development, but in 1998 REACH launched the Community Building Initiative (CBI) which links job training and job creation with its housing activities. The CDC has developed a comprehensive training manual and video for its CBI program. REACH is also a state certified lead contractor. The CDC continues to do quality rehabilitation of properties in Central Falls, now primarily for sale to first time home buyers. REACH was a participant in RI LISC’s Neighborhood Development Fund from 1995-2001.
RICRA
Abdul Afrifa, Coordinator
401-467-2050
1043 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
Abdul Afrifa, Coordinator
401-467-2050
1043 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
Smith Hill Community Development Corporation
Ed Neubaur, Executive Director
401-521-0159
47 Goddard Street
Providence, RI 02908
Description:
Founded in May 1992, SHCDC has rehabilitated over 38 rental and 14 home ownership units. The CDC has been providing homebuyer education and counseling for eight years. SHCDC works in collaboration with several RI colleges and universities on its programs, housing designs, and marketing materials. Along with these partners, SHCDC established window repair, smoke detector and community organizing programs, a tool bank, community gardens and a website. The CDC is currently developing a 29-unit tax credit project. The organization also runs a youth program, a micro-lending program for neighborhood residents, and as an environmentally conscious organization, built a sustainable parking lot in 2001.
Ed Neubaur, Executive Director
401-521-0159
47 Goddard Street
Providence, RI 02908
Description:
Founded in May 1992, SHCDC has rehabilitated over 38 rental and 14 home ownership units. The CDC has been providing homebuyer education and counseling for eight years. SHCDC works in collaboration with several RI colleges and universities on its programs, housing designs, and marketing materials. Along with these partners, SHCDC established window repair, smoke detector and community organizing programs, a tool bank, community gardens and a website. The CDC is currently developing a 29-unit tax credit project. The organization also runs a youth program, a micro-lending program for neighborhood residents, and as an environmentally conscious organization, built a sustainable parking lot in 2001.
South County Community Action
Joseph DeSantiz, Executive Director
401-884-4284
PO Box 3738
Peace Dale, RI 02883
Joseph DeSantiz, Executive Director
401-884-4284
PO Box 3738
Peace Dale, RI 02883
SouthSide / Broad Street
Margarita Guedes, Executive Director
401-421-1008
ssbroad@yahoo.com
570 Broad Street, Suite 203
Providence, RI 02907
Margarita Guedes, Executive Director
401-421-1008
ssbroad@yahoo.com
570 Broad Street, Suite 203
Providence, RI 02907
Star of the Sea
401-847-5428
108 Washington Street
Newport, RI 02840
401-847-5428
108 Washington Street
Newport, RI 02840
SWAP, Inc.
Carla DeStefano, Executive Director
401-272-0526
cdestefano@swapinc.org
439 Pine Street
Providence, RI 02907
http://www.swapinc.org
Description:
SWAP is one of Rhode Island’s oldest and best known CDCs. Initially formed to assist urban homesteaders, regardless of income, to restore and occupy abandoned and tax delinquent properties throughout Providence, the CDC changed its focus in the 1980’s to the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing in Upper/Lower South Providence. Since then, SWAP has grown into a highly productive and experienced CDC taking a block- by-block approach to neighborhood redevelopment. SWAP has undertaken four low-income housing tax credit projects totaling 113 units and in recent years has developed over 70 homes for first time home buyers and 34,000 SF of commercial space. The CDC has over 20,000 SF of mixed use commercial development in planning and continues to produce quality, affordable housing for low and moderate income families. SWAP also provides homebuyer education services, operates a contactor mentoring program, summer youth programs, and provides development consulting services to other CDCs and local agencies.
Carla DeStefano, Executive Director
401-272-0526
cdestefano@swapinc.org
439 Pine Street
Providence, RI 02907
http://www.swapinc.org
Description:
SWAP is one of Rhode Island’s oldest and best known CDCs. Initially formed to assist urban homesteaders, regardless of income, to restore and occupy abandoned and tax delinquent properties throughout Providence, the CDC changed its focus in the 1980’s to the construction and rehabilitation of affordable housing in Upper/Lower South Providence. Since then, SWAP has grown into a highly productive and experienced CDC taking a block- by-block approach to neighborhood redevelopment. SWAP has undertaken four low-income housing tax credit projects totaling 113 units and in recent years has developed over 70 homes for first time home buyers and 34,000 SF of commercial space. The CDC has over 20,000 SF of mixed use commercial development in planning and continues to produce quality, affordable housing for low and moderate income families. SWAP also provides homebuyer education services, operates a contactor mentoring program, summer youth programs, and provides development consulting services to other CDCs and local agencies.
The Elmwood Foundation (TEF)
Susan Millis, Executive Director
401-272-2330
smillis@elmwoodfoundation.org
1 Trinity Square
Providence, RI 02907
http://www.elmwoodfoundation.org
Description:
The Elmwood Foundation was founded in 1975 to serve the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence to bring prospective buyers together with the many historic Victorian homes needing restoration. Today the organization is an active community development corporation that is restoring historic homes for first time, low-income home buyers, and is developing its second 46-unit tax credit project. The CDC is the lead partner in a comprehensive neighborhood planning initiative and is also actively organizing community residents to get involved with the revitalization of their neighborhood. TEF participated in RI LISC’s Neighborhood Development Fund from 1998-2000.
Susan Millis, Executive Director
401-272-2330
smillis@elmwoodfoundation.org
1 Trinity Square
Providence, RI 02907
http://www.elmwoodfoundation.org
Description:
The Elmwood Foundation was founded in 1975 to serve the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence to bring prospective buyers together with the many historic Victorian homes needing restoration. Today the organization is an active community development corporation that is restoring historic homes for first time, low-income home buyers, and is developing its second 46-unit tax credit project. The CDC is the lead partner in a comprehensive neighborhood planning initiative and is also actively organizing community residents to get involved with the revitalization of their neighborhood. TEF participated in RI LISC’s Neighborhood Development Fund from 1998-2000.
The Housing Network
Brenda Clement, Executive Director
401-521-1461
bclement@housingnetworkri.org
790 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02904
http://www.housingnetworkri.org
Brenda Clement, Executive Director
401-521-1461
bclement@housingnetworkri.org
790 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02904
http://www.housingnetworkri.org
Travelers Aid
Ann Nolan, Executive Director
401-351-6500
177 Union St.
Providence, RI 02903
Ann Nolan, Executive Director
401-351-6500
177 Union St.
Providence, RI 02903
Valley Affordable Housing Corp.
Peter Bouchard, Executive Director
401-334-2678 Ext. 14
valleyaffordable@yahoo.com
573 Mendon Road, Suite 3
Cumberland, RI 02864
Peter Bouchard, Executive Director
401-334-2678 Ext. 14
valleyaffordable@yahoo.com
573 Mendon Road, Suite 3
Cumberland, RI 02864
West Elmwood Housing Development Corp.
Sharon Conard-Wells, Executive Director
401-453-3220
392 Cranston St.
Providence, RI 02907
Description:
WEHDC was formed in the 1970s to provide homeownership opportunities to first-time homebuyers. After a hiatus in the early 1980s, the CDC was reactivated in 1986 by a group of neighborhood activists. WEHDC takes a block-by-block approach to revitalizing the 2- and 3-family housing in its target area. In recent years, the CDC has renovated over 55 units of rental housing, close to 40 units for first time home buyers and a commercial building. A charter member of Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, WEHDC is a nationally certified Full Cycle Lender, HUD–approved counselor and offers foreclosure intervention and homebuyer counseling. A neighborhood loan pool is available for home repairs and the CDC has recently obtained CDFI status from the U.S. Treasury Department, which opens additional sources of housing assistance funds. Beyond its housing development, WEHDC places high priority on community organizing, leadership development and economic development. WEHDC is currently redeveloping an old factory site, Rau Fastener, along with adjacent properties into a mixed use/mixed income project.
Sharon Conard-Wells, Executive Director
401-453-3220
392 Cranston St.
Providence, RI 02907
Description:
WEHDC was formed in the 1970s to provide homeownership opportunities to first-time homebuyers. After a hiatus in the early 1980s, the CDC was reactivated in 1986 by a group of neighborhood activists. WEHDC takes a block-by-block approach to revitalizing the 2- and 3-family housing in its target area. In recent years, the CDC has renovated over 55 units of rental housing, close to 40 units for first time home buyers and a commercial building. A charter member of Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation, WEHDC is a nationally certified Full Cycle Lender, HUD–approved counselor and offers foreclosure intervention and homebuyer counseling. A neighborhood loan pool is available for home repairs and the CDC has recently obtained CDFI status from the U.S. Treasury Department, which opens additional sources of housing assistance funds. Beyond its housing development, WEHDC places high priority on community organizing, leadership development and economic development. WEHDC is currently redeveloping an old factory site, Rau Fastener, along with adjacent properties into a mixed use/mixed income project.
Women's Development Corp.
Alma Green, Executive Director
401-941-2900
wdcinfo@wdchoc.org
861A Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
http://www.wdchoc.org
Alma Green, Executive Director
401-941-2900
wdcinfo@wdchoc.org
861A Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
http://www.wdchoc.org
Woonsocket Community Development Corp
Joe Garlick, Executive Director
401-762-0993
wndc@mindspring.com
141 Olo Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Description:
WNDC was founded in 1986 to develop homeownership opportunities for low-income residents in Woonsocket. It is one of the most productive, experienced, and programmatically diverse CDCs in Rhode Island. WNDC has focused its efforts in the Constitution Hill neighborhood of Woonsocket, and working in partnership with many local organizations, has revitalized this community through a wide range of real estate projects and community services including youth and arts programs, neighborhood planning, community gardens, special needs housing, child care, a community center, and commercial space. The CDC recently completed a 26-unit homeownership project. Its pipeline of projects in Woonsocket includes a 14-unit low-income housing tax credit project, construction of a 13,200 square foot community center with space for childcare providers in an historic school building, a 5-unit supportive housing project, and a 15,000+ square foot and 30-unit mixed use development. WNDC is now expanding its target area to include the towns in Northern Rhode Island. WNDC has acquired 200 acres of land in Burrillville for a 200-unit project and is planning an 80-unit assisted living development in North Smithfield.
Joe Garlick, Executive Director
401-762-0993
wndc@mindspring.com
141 Olo Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Description:
WNDC was founded in 1986 to develop homeownership opportunities for low-income residents in Woonsocket. It is one of the most productive, experienced, and programmatically diverse CDCs in Rhode Island. WNDC has focused its efforts in the Constitution Hill neighborhood of Woonsocket, and working in partnership with many local organizations, has revitalized this community through a wide range of real estate projects and community services including youth and arts programs, neighborhood planning, community gardens, special needs housing, child care, a community center, and commercial space. The CDC recently completed a 26-unit homeownership project. Its pipeline of projects in Woonsocket includes a 14-unit low-income housing tax credit project, construction of a 13,200 square foot community center with space for childcare providers in an historic school building, a 5-unit supportive housing project, and a 15,000+ square foot and 30-unit mixed use development. WNDC is now expanding its target area to include the towns in Northern Rhode Island. WNDC has acquired 200 acres of land in Burrillville for a 200-unit project and is planning an 80-unit assisted living development in North Smithfield.