Women's Development Corporation

09/18/2023

State officials celebrate the completion of Pine View in Exeter with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, August 23, 2023. To see more, visit our website at www.wdchoc.org

03/21/2023

The St. Patrick's Bingo at Allegria. All residents were happy and are looking forward for more to come!

03/21/2023

Shout out to our AmeriCorps RSC, Kristian Ramaglia! You rock!

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During we proudly say thank you to all those wearing the AmeriCorps A and for choosing to serve our communities!

Meet member Kristian Ramaglia. Kristian is in her second year of service with Women's Development Corporation after learning about the program from a friend. Kristian plans to use the knowledge and skills gained as an Accessing Home member to continue to serve her community past graduation.

To learn more about Accessing Home AmeriCorps, and how you can serve in Rhode Island visit http://neighborworksbrv.org/accessing-home/


Serve Rhode Island

01/26/2023

Great event at La Casa featuring two speakers from the Fire Department discussing fire safety and how to prevent falls. We had some SnapChat fun while they were setting up! 😊

The residents were really engaged and asked lots of questions. They all said they would like to do a CPR/AED training!

12/29/2022

Each year, our neighbors at Amos House distribute over 15,000 individual hygiene packets to men, women, and families in crisis. Thank you, WDCHOC Staff, for supporting the community in such an important way by donating these much needed items!

We also thank Paul Oristaglio, our long-standing consultant and friend. For the third holiday season in a row, Paul has generously donated $500 on WDCHOC’s behalf to the nonprofit of our choice; this year, we chose to combine these funds with our donation drive to Amos House!

“I wanted to think out loud and say I am thankful to work for an organization that truly cares about people….Literally! When I think about all the work we do, I think because of us, many this Christmas will have a warm home, hot water, and shelter to celebrate with friends and family the holidays. I am proud to know that what I do as my choice of work, is truly helping people from low-income, to elderly onto to my fellow servicemen and women. I am grateful to be a part of something greater than myself. Merry Christmas to all and toast to the mission of providing affordable housing for those who need it the most. God Bless,” -Edward Tenelus BBA, Army Veteran, WDCHOC Real Estate and Staff Accountant

12/15/2022

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Congratulations to the RSC of the Month!

Lucy Goulet is a Resident Service Coordinator for the Housing Opportunity Corporation, who embodies everything and more that an RSC should be represented as. Lucy is not just an employer to residents: she is their family, supporter, friend, and tough love cheerleader when needed. With over 15 years of experience, helping people comes second nature as she assists everyone in need and sees them as an equal. “I don't even think she realizes what a difference she makes every day.”

Lucy was nominated by Kristian Ramaglia and is described as being patient, kind, and a great listener because she always provides a listening ear to those who need it. In the past, there was an altercation where a few residents were seen arguing in the presence of a child. To deescalate the situation, "Lucy spoke with the child and was able to bring them to a different room. With the assistance of another agency that was already working with the family, Lucy was able to calm the situation before it escalated further. She then followed up with the agency and the families regularly to make sure they still had all the support they truly needed.”

The community that Lucy serves knows that she is there for them. Residents often come into her office and greet her, and converse about their day. Lucy knows everyone on a first-name basis and always asks residents how they are and even asks about the well-being of their families. “When a resident is in need, she never simply looks at situations as a problem, instead she finds solutions (and not just any). She works out plans for success!”

On several occasions, Lucy is observed helping individuals by working with a team of community members and other agencies to strategize the best plan of action. Additionally, she keeps her residents informed, communicates with them, and prioritizes their needs. “Lucy helps with more than just residents because as the caring person she is, she is always helpful around the office and to her co-workers. She is a good soul; a one-of-a-kind person.”

Lucy says that to say she’s honored and humbled would be an understatement! “I have been an RSC for 17 years and this is without a doubt a huge surprise. I believe in the work that we do and know the value of our mission. So many times when you feel that the impossible is not only probable we make it possible. I have had so many opportunities during my tenure at Housing Opportunities Corporation to elevate my skills. I’ve also been entrusted to make decisions that have been very difficult with unknown certainties. I am fortunate to have a staff that has the same goals and desire to become the best in the field. To wrap up my years as an RSC would be to simply say Grateful. Thank you for the recognition and I wish all the RSC’s a very healthy and happy New Year!”

Lucy, you are an exemplary resident service coordinator! Continue to raise the bar and go above and beyond for your community!

10/20/2022

Pine View Apartments, our newest development in Exeter with one and two bedroom units, has all the amenities you need in a convenient location. Apply for your new home here:

Experience the best South County has to offer in professionally managed units just steps from the Oak Harbor Village Commercial Center. With easy access to Route 2 and Route 4, living at Pine View is both convenient and comfortable. First homes available August 1, 2022.

10/18/2022

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10/13/2022

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WDCHOC specializes in the design, development, construction and management of housing for low and moderate-income families, the elderly, and persons with special needs. Serving Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut.

10/11/2022

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10/04/2022

Introducing Pine View Apartments! Our newest development in Exeter has all the amenities you need in a convenient location. You can apply here: wdchoc.org/pine-view-apartments