WSFS CARES Foundation Contributes $150,000 to Expand Affordable Housing Access

The Flats in
The Todmorden Foundation is a nonprofit committed to providing access to affordable rental housing and enhancing the quality of life for
The Flats neighborhood consists of more than 450 housing units originally built between 1903 and 1918 by William P. Bancroft to house Bancroft Mills workers. Due to deteriorating conditions, the Todmorden Foundation, founded by Bancroft, is overseeing a redevelopment project to demolish and rebuild these units.
The WSFS CARES Foundation grant, distributed over three years, will directly support the construction of 30 units expected to open in summer 2027.
“The WSFS CARES Foundation is dedicated to fostering affordable, healthy communities for families to live in,” said Patrick J. Ward, Executive Vice President, Senior Advisor at WSFS Bank and Chairman of the WSFS CARES Foundation. “We have supported this critically important project since the beginning and take pride in staying true to our commitment to the city of Wilmington.”
"We are grateful for supporters like the WSFS CARES Foundation who have backed our efforts since we began in 2015,” said Richard Przywara, President and CEO of the Todmorden Foundation. “Not only will this project help low- and moderate-income individuals and families, but it will also create jobs in construction, maintenance, and property management.”
This is the sixth phase of the project, offering 180 new residences serving approximately 300 individuals. In total, The Flats will be home to over 1,000 residents.
About the WSFS CARES Foundation
The WSFS CARES Foundation brings WSFS’ mission of We Stand for Service® to life across the communities we serve. The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support qualified nonprofit service organizations within our regional footprint that are invested in improving communities, fostering a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and whose focus aligns with the WSFS CARES Foundation’s transformational vision. For more information, please visit https://www.wsfsbank.com/about/community/the-wsfs-cares-foundation/.
About WSFS Financial Corporation
WSFS Financial Corporation is a multibillion-dollar financial services company. Its primary subsidiary, WSFS Bank, is the oldest and largest locally headquartered bank and wealth management franchise in the
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