# SWAP Inc.

> SWAP Inc. (Stop Wasting Abandoned Property) is a Providence, Rhode Island nonprofit that has been developing affordable housing and revitalizing urban neighborhoods since 1975. As a 501(c)(3), SWAP provides affordable homeownership and rental opportunities for low- and moderate-income residents, with a focus on Providence's South Side.

SWAP was founded in 1975 by Providence residents responding to urban blight and neighborhood deterioration. Through an early homesteading program, SWAP facilitated over 1,000 residential renovations. Today the organization develops mixed-use residential and commercial properties, manages a community land trust, and partners with other nonprofits to create inclusive housing.

## Programs

- [Affordable Homeownership](https://www.swapinc.org/buy-or-rent): Opportunities for low- and moderate-income buyers to purchase homes in Providence neighborhoods.
- [Rental Apartments](https://www.swapinc.org/buy-or-rent): Affordable rental units managed through SWAP CLT Property Management.
- [Community Programs](https://www.swapinc.org/community-programs): Neighborhood revitalization and community development initiatives.
- [Consulting Services](https://www.swapinc.org/consulting): Community development consulting for other organizations and municipalities.

## Current Projects

- **1077 Westminster** — 41 new affordable apartments in Providence, expected completion May 2027.
- **Jamestown Inclusive Homes** — 12 homes for individuals with disabilities, developed in partnership with Looking Upwards.

## Organization

- **Type:** Private 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- **Founded:** 1975
- **Executive Director:** Carla DeStefano
- **Board President:** Miguel Quezada
- **Service Area:** Providence, Rhode Island (primarily the South Side)

## Contact

- **Main Office:** 439 Pine St., Providence, RI 02907 | (401) 272-0526 | info@swapinc.org
- **Property Management (SWAP CLT):** 19 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907 | (401) 784-6923 | info@swapclt.com
- **Website:** https://www.swapinc.org