Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County

Come celebrate Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County's 40 years of laying foundations for the future...and raise the roof at the 2024 Habitat House Party After Party! Hosted by our Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) at the iconic Gotham Hall, get access to a two-hour premium open bar, desserts, and an electrifying set by DJ Mary Mac (aka Madonna's DJ). Get your tickets to the After Party: https://lnkd.in/e6nEZD_W #habitatnycandwestchester #habitathouseparty #hhp2024 #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #nycevents

📢We're thrilled to announce that the Habitat for Humanity International Global Village program is back! We are looking for passionate volunteers from NYC and Westchester to join us on this unique experience to El Salvador from November 9-16. Immerse yourself in local Salvadoran culture by working directly with families to build homes and help support Habitat’s ongoing homebuilding efforts. Spots are extremely limited. Application deadline is September 15, so submit yours today! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eewRQevz #globalvillage #habitatforhumanity #volunteeropportunity #affordablehousing

We’re honored to introduce Wells Fargo as one of our 2024 Habitat House Party Honorees! Wells Fargo and the Wells Fargo Foundation have donated more than $136 million to Habitat for Humanity International and local affiliates, supporting new home construction and repairs, helping older adults age in place in their homes, and neighborhood revitalization and disaster response efforts. Since 2006, their partnership with Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County has been pivotal, bringing substantial funding and hundreds of volunteers to expand affordable homeownership opportunities. Their #WellsFargoBuilds initiative has been instrumental in transforming vacant lots and dilapidated houses into our Habitat Net Zero development—a pioneering mix of new and rehabilitated green homes Join us at this year’s Habitat House Party: habitatnycwc.org/gala2024    #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #hhp2024 

We’re overjoyed to introduce Cesarina Fabián as one of our 2024 Habitat House Party Honorees!    As National Director of Habitat for Humanity Dominican Republic, Cesarina’s leadership in promoting affordable and equitable housing solutions has profoundly impacted communities in the Dominican Republic and beyond. Cesarina has fostered a valuable partnership between Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County and Habitat Dominicana. Additionally, her advocacy work was crucial in advancing the creation of a national housing agency.    Learn more about the Habitat House Party: habitatnycwc.org/gala2024    #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #hhp2024

We’re delighted to introduce Ron Franklin as one of our 2024 Habitat House Party Honorees!    Beyond Ron’s professional accomplishments as a partner at Proskauer Rose LLP, he is a heartfelt supporter of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County–having generously contributed and helped secure over $350,000 in funding to advance our mission.    A dedicated advocate for safe and affordable housing, Ron is not only a valued member of our board of directors, but he has worked on local build sites and volunteered abroad with Habitat’s Global Village program.    Habitat House Party tickets are now available: habitatnycwc.org/gala2024 #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #hhp2024 

We’re thrilled to introduce Speaker Adrienne Adams as one of our 2024 Habitat House Party Honorees! For over a decade, Speaker Adams has been a steadfast partner of Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, advocating for expanded homeownership opportunities and increasing the affordable housing supply. Her leadership has been instrumental in securing $140 million for the "Homes Now Homes for Generations" campaign, doubling funding for the Open Door program, and reviving the Neighborhood Pillars initiative. She also introduced pivotal legislation to ensure 6% of city-financed homes are affordable for ownership and supported the rehabilitation of homes across her district and neighboring communities. We're especially excited about her support for our upcoming LGBTQ+-affirming senior housing development. Habitat House Party tickets and sponsorships are available now:  habitatnycwc.org/gala2024 #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #hhp2024 

“Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County knows the power and importance of affordable housing and homeownership. We've spent the past 40 years building and preserving more than 2,600 homes for low- to moderate-income families in all five boroughs. Affordable homeownership is a critical part of the housing continuum. In order to build an equitable city, it is imperative to invest in solutions that build family and community equity.    "The #CityofYes updates our collective toolbox of strategies to help meet current needs and advance equity building by enabling the construction of more housing in every neighborhood...This is a big step in laying that foundation for this more equitable city."    - Sabrina Lippman, CEO, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County Watch Sabrina's full testimony: https://lnkd.in/ehrd7kq2

Introducing our 2024 Habitat House Party Honorees! We’re thrilled and grateful to partner with these housing justice champions from New York, across the nation, and around the world. Stay tuned for more about their incredible impact on the affordable housing landscape in the coming days. ✨ Speaker Adrienne Adams: District 28 ✨ Ron Franklin: Partner, Proskauer; Board Member, Habitat NYC and Westchester ✨ CESARINA FABIAN: National Director, Habitat for Humanity Dominican Republic ✨ Wells Fargo Tickets and info: habitatnycwc.org/gala2024 #40yearsoffoundationsforthefuture #40thanniversary #hhp2024

Today, our CEO, Sabrina Lippman, joined NYC Office of the Mayor Eric Adams, Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer, NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development Commissioner Adolfo Carrión, Jr., NYC Department of City Planning Commissioner Dan Garodnick and other leaders in the affordable housing space to announce the exciting accessory dwelling unit (ADU) grant opportunities becoming available for more New York City homeowners. ADUs can provide much needed additional housing as well as enable homeowners to generate supplemental income, build generational wealth, and support family members in need. Watch the full announcement made at City Hall: https://lnkd.in/eB-ucv6Z

This #NationalMakeaWillMonth, we’re partnering with FreeWill to build a more equitable New York for future generations. With FreeWill, you can make your will and build a legacy for free and in just 20 minutes or less. Find out how: https://lnkd.in/ee4yhaVu #freewill #estateplanning #makeawillmonth #legacyplanning #buildingalegacy #plannedgiving