Founded in 1968, Westchester Residential Opportunities, Inc., located in White Plains, NY is a 501 ( c ) ( 3 ), nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote equal, affordable and accessible housing opportunities for all residents in Westchester county. Programs (most of which are free) include: -Promoting equal access to housing (eliminating housing discrimination and helping enforce fair housing and fair lending laws) -Eviction, mortgage default and utility shut-off prevention counseling by HUD-certified housing counselors - First-time home buying counseling, and an independent living program