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Westhab began its work in 1981, with the founding mission
of providing homeless people in Westchester County,
New York with decent, affordable housing. Since that
time we have moved over 4,000 homeless families into
permanent housing.
Westhab creates quality affordable housing by acquiring
and renovating vacant apartment buildings as well as
building new rental and home-ownership housing. Westhab
works to improve the neighborhoods where we provide
housing, by collaborating with residents, business owners,
government, and other non-profits, to create safe, vibrant,
and well-served communities.
Westhab recognizes that the needs of the homeless and
low-income people extend far beyond the provision of
good housing, and provides critical supportive services
through: case management;comprehensive employment and
training programs; normative community models and training;
life-skills training; the provision of infant and child
day care; a wide array of comprehensive children's and
youth development services; transportation; and linkages
for mental health, substance abuse, and education services.
Westhab also works to improve the neighborhoods where
we provide housing, by helping residents grow and maintain
successful, integrative community and economic development.
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