Welcome to WILCO Housing
Welcome Home: Affordable Housing for You
Our Purpose
We create supportive, inclusive communities that honor the service of Veterans and empower low-income individuals. Our homes offer safety, stability, and the opportunity to live with independence, dignity, and choice.
Our Goals
Understanding that each resident has unique needs and experiences, our goals include:
- Building a supportive community and fostering connections among individuals navigating similar life changes.
- Promoting the development of independent living skills and encouraging participation in social activities.
- Nurturing resilience and empowering residents to achieve their personal and professional goals.
- Maintaining a structured environment with clear expectations to ensure safety, respect, and a sense of stability for all.”
Our core mission is to offer a safe and supportive environment where individuals can heal, rediscover their autonomy, and ultimately realize their full potential.
Our Values
Our core values form the bedrock of our identity and guide our interactions. These guiding principles encompass:
- Dignity & Individuality: We uphold the inherent worth of each resident and honor their unique paths.
- Empathy & Understanding: We extend compassion and understanding, recognizing the unique challenges faced by those we serve.
- Belonging & Mutual Support: We cultivate a nurturing environment where a sense of community and shared support can flourish.
- Transparency & Trust: We prioritize open communication and honesty in all our relationships.
- Inclusivity: We embrace diversity as a cornerstone of our approach, valuing the richness it brings.
- Self-Determination: We empower residents to make choices that foster personal growth and autonomy.
- Well-being: We maintain an unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of every individual in our homes.
Ways to Help
We deeply appreciate your generosity in supporting the individuals we serve. The best way to help us is by supporting the local non-profits that we partner with:
Transitional Housing
Provide temporary housing solutions for individuals transitioning into civilian life.
Permanent Supportive Housing
Offer long-term housing solutions combined with support services for individuals who may need ongoing assistance.
Shared Housing Programs
By promoting co-living situations, individuals benefit from shared living expenses and household chores responsibilities
Our Homes
Our residences are thoughtfully designed to provide a welcoming, secure, and rejuvenating environment where individuals can unwind, be authentic, and feel truly at ease. We believe that a safe haven fosters a sense of security, tranquility, and belonging, empowering everyone to flourish and experience a life filled with purpose and joy.
Our places include the following:
Our Team
Prudence and Tj are both former teachers who transitioned into the real estate industry after many years in the classroom. They started their furnished rental business in January 2020 and in May 2024, they started their first group home looking to have a bigger impact on their local community. Both have a passion for building community and creating spaces for individuals to call home and find their purpose.
Prudence Nguyen
Co-founder
Prudence is mother of 4. She’s been the owner/operator of 13Rainbows, LLC, our furnished housing company since 2020. She’s a former Montessori teacher and still remains dedicated to education by participating on the board of a local Montessori-inspired school. She believes in connection, community via listening, learning & laughter daily.
Tj Nguyen
Co-founder
Tj found a passion for STEM education through competing in robotics competitions throughout high school. This led him to Auburn University where he earned degrees in engineering and education. In 2019, he moved back home to Birmingham and after serving in the classroom for a few years, he retired from traditional teaching to spend more time with his lovely wife. He currently gets his “education fix” from mentoring and coaching people in the real estate space.