We are a private, non-for-profit organization founded in December 2005 to serve the neighborhoods, which collectively are bounded by Routes 157, 161, 15 and 26th Street in Belleville, Illinois.  This area is more commonly referred to as the "West End."  Initiated through the efforts of the West Belleville Promotional Committee, a division of the Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Belleville, WERC's mission is to serve as a catalyst for home ownership, neighborhood stabilization and community revitalization.

"Revitalizing the Future of West Belleville."

The West End is a community of friendly neighborhoods with beautiful homes, well-established schools and churches, and easy access to the great  city of St. Louis.  Some of our older properties have given way to years of neglect and/or abandonment, and WERC sees an opportunity to restore these properties while making way for revitalization.

Initial Efforts are focused on purchasing deteriorating properties in the West End.  Properties owned by WERC will be managed, improved and sold, or removed on a case-by-case basis.  With a eleven-member Board of Directors and a Finance Advisory Committee in place, we are ready to go to "WERC."

The Future for the West End is bright and the West End Redevelopment Corporation is committed to revitalizing and maintaining a healthy, diverse community with quality housing.

Get Involved by making a donation to WERC and/or volunteering your time.  We are a community-based organization, and you can help us build an even better West End.  (WERC is classified as a public charity and tax exempt under Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue code. Contributions are tax deductible.)