About WHEDco

The Women’s Housing and Economic Development Corporation (WHEDco) is a not-for-profit community development organization founded in 1992 on the radically simple idea that all people deserve to live in healthy, vibrant communities. We build award-winning, sustainable, affordable homes – but our work is not over when our buildings are complete. WHEDco believes that to be successful, affordable housing must be anchored in strong communities of which residents can be proud.

WHEDco’s expertise lies in conceptualizing and developing complex multi-use buildings which link affordable housing with human services and economic opportunity. WHEDco’s mission is to create and bridge access in the South Bronx to resources that create thriving neighborhoods - from sustainable, affordable homes and high-quality early education and after-school programs to healthy food, cultural programming, and economic opportunity. WHEDco’s programs and services annually impact the lives of over 20,000 Bronxites and other New Yorkers. Learn more about WHEDco at www.whedco.org.