Woda Cooper Cos. Creates Interim Rental Assistance Fund, Waives Late Fees for Residents Impacted by COVID-19

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has unveiled plans to create an interim rental assistance fund and waive late rent fees for residents whose jobs are directly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. The company has also halted celebrations commemorating its 30th anniversary later this year to focus on helping residents navigate the financial impacts of the pandemic. As part of the announcement, Woda Cooper will waive all late fees for rent due April 1 for any resident who has been laid off or furloughed. In addition, the company will establish an interim rental assistance fund of $250,000 to assist residents who have been laid off or furloughed, and ask vendors, lenders and investors to help financially in the effort. Woda Cooper will match the first $250,000 of contributions received and add those funds to the rental assistance fund. Columbus-based Woda Cooper owns and operates more than 300 affordable housing communities in 15 states.