About Us

Our Mission

SWAP, Inc. (Stop Wasting Abandoned Property) is a private non-profit community development corporation committed to: providing affordable housing opportunities for persons of low and moderate income, revitalizing urban neighborhoods and building new communities.

Building homes and neighborhoods since 1975.

Our History

In 1975, when urban neighborhoods across the country were being blighted by fires and the exodus of residents to the suburbs, a pioneering group of residents in Providence formed SWAP to stop the fires and reverse the blight.

With an innovative homesteading program SWAP matched home buyers and houses in need of renovation. With limited government subsidy and loans from local banks, over 1,000 houses became homes, and the neighborhood fabric of Providence was salvaged.

Today SWAP continues to transform neighborhoods. Through historic restoration and new construction, SWAP creates affordable rental apartments and homes for sale. SWAP's current focus is on the development of mixed-use residential and commercial spaces and creating newly vibrant commercial corridors.

Board of Directors

President

Miguel Quezada

Community Member since 2017

Vice President

Peter Bortolotti

Community Member since 2001

Treasurer

Richardson Ogidon

Community Member since 1995

Secretary

Nancy Whit

Professional Advisory Member since 1975

Fabiola Brunache

Community Member since 2019

Graham Kilvert

Professional Advisory Member since 2007

John Prince

Community Member since 2004

Angelica Rivera

Community Member since 2017

Emeritus

Jeff Austin

Community Member since 2001

Emeritus

Rosetta Clark Brooks

Community Member since 2004

Interested in Getting Involved?

SWAP Board of Director positions are open to community residents, business owners, and professionals who are familiar with and support affordable housing.

Contact Carla DeStefano, Executive Director
+1 (401) 272-0526