Women's Development Corporation (WDC)
WDC is one of the largest nonprofit housing developers in Rhode Island and an innovator in the design, development, construction and management of housing for low to moderate income families, the elderly and persons with special needs. WDC reclaims and restores historic buildings, constructs new, energy efficient housing and revitalizes neighborhoods with a
combination of federal, state and private financing. Wdc also provides rental and home ownership opportunities. In 1979, WDC was founded by professional women with expertise in architecture and design, community planning and historic preservation. WDC achieves a high level of efficiency by completing developments on time and within budget. WDC’s thoughtfulness in design ensures that buildings fit within a neighborhood and are functional and attractive. Housing Opportunities Corporation (HOC)
Founded in 1983, HOC is a nonprofit property management corporation. Although a separate corporation, HOC is a WDC affiliate and serves as the developer's management arm. WDC and HOC believe comprehensive property management is a critical component in a project from the initial planning stages throughout the property's ongoing life. As a result, HOC provides resourceful, skilled, firm, and responsive 'hands-on' property management during the development of the property – to ensure quality, permanent housing for families, the elderly and groups with special needs –and every day thereafter – to protect against its disinvestment.
