Westside Ministries Inc

Affordable housing: ministry acquires mostly via auction; vacant run don housing properties which are rehab' d and made livable. The ministry initially retains as rental units and then sells off properties to area residents. Sale & rental income are used to help fund future acquisitions and rehabs. Goal is to upgrade & restore housing stock to improve the area's quality of life.

Community center: the ministry acquired a former church and classrooms, rehab' d it and presently rent it out to various community programs & organizations. The thrust of the programs include after school homework programs, language classes and various other life improvement skill classes for low income individuals on the westside of buffalo.

Property management: ministry provides custodial & light repairs to not-for-profit entities & churches in buffalo, ny area. Immigrants & under-utilized buffalo residents are hired to fill postings. The goal is to provide needed services with local employment & develop individual's skills & responsibilities and keep economic benefits in buffalo.