Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County

Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County is a construction startup with a vision of an equitable New York where everyone has access to healthy, affordable homes. Established in 1984, their mission revolves around building and preserving affordable homes with families in need and uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing.

The organization creates, preserves, and advocates for healthy, affordable homes and generational equity-building opportunities that homeownership provides. Their approach involves the support of thousands of volunteers each year, addressing centuries of unjust housing laws and financing mechanisms that prevented communities of color from entering the homeownership market and shaped the geography of wealth, health, and education inequality we see today.

Habitat NYC and Westchester's strategies include using the tools of non-profit developers, community land trusts, limited-equity co-ops, and rental-to-ownership conversions to create an infrastructure for equity with benefits that span generations and increase the wealth, health, and education of communities.

The organization recently received a $500.00K grant investment on 10 April 2023 from the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, showcasing the recognition of their impactful work and potential for driving positive change in the housing sector.

Their passionate dedication to creating a more equitable New York through innovative housing solutions and advocacy positions Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County as a significant player in the construction industry and a potential point of interest for venture capital investment.