House Party: Raise the Roof With Habitat for Humanity on October 20

On October 20, New Yorkers from all boroughs will have the opportunity to see a preview of Habitat NYC’s next project.

Stomp Society swing band photo via Facebook

by Douglas Hatt

09/20/2016 3 minute 0

Sponsored By Habitat NYC

Habitat for Humanity New York City will raise the roof and raise funds for affordable housing in New York City.

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Join Today Show lifestyle and fitness correspondent Jenna Wolfe, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and swing band Stomp Society at Habitat for Humanity’s first-ever Habitat House Party.

The event, on Thursday, October 20 at 180 Maiden Lane, in Manhattan’s Seaport district, will raise funds for Habitat NYC’s upcoming projects.

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Guests will interact with live-art installations, including the work of Brooklyn-based street-artist-turned-sculptor Leon Reid IV, and construct a scale model of an upcoming project on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn.

Families that have been helped by Habitat NYC will tell their stories at the event, underscoring Habitat’s mission — the importance of quality, affordable homes for families in need.

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Habitat will be honoring Bronx Borough president Diaz. Since taking office in 2009, Diaz has overseen the development of more than $5.8 billion in new housing borough-wide —23,824 units.

The borough president is partnering with Habitat NYC for its most ambitious project to date – the Sydney House, a proposed 57-unit building in the Williamsbridge section of the borough. Upon completion, the Sydney Houses will be the largest Habitat structure in the U.S.

Also being honored is David Terveen, philanthropist and president and owner of DK Display Corp. Terveen served on Habitat NYC’s Board of Directors for close to six years including as Vice Chair from 2012 to 2015. David is a passionate advocate for affordable homeownership in New York City and has a proven record of exceptional generosity and volunteer leadership.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served at the event, and entertainment will be provided by the Bronx-based Stomp Society, who specialize in big-band jazz music from the 1930s through the 1950s.

To RSVP, click here.

Single tickets start at $500 ($350 is tax-deductible). Corporations and groups can be a Habitat NYC Partner, with commitment levels ranging from $10,000 to $100,000. For corporate sponsorship information, contact Sabrina Lippman, VP of Resource Development, at slippman@habitatnyc.org.