Related Companies today announced that a team of over 40 volunteers has this week joined Habitat for Humanity New York City to repair homes in Queens damaged by Superstorm Sandy. The volunteer team is made up of employees from Related Companies, Oxford Properties Group, Tishman Construction and Tutor Perini, who are all working on the development of Hudson Yards – the largest private development in the nation. Related also announced that in addition to this week’s project, the company is making a long-term commitment to Habitat for Humanity and will volunteer each year to assist in the annual Carter Work Project Events.
“The Hudson Yards team is honored to join the more than 1,000 Habitat NYC volunteers in New York City who will be repairing homes damaged by Superstorm Sandy,” said Ronald W. Wackrow the Executive Vice President for Related Companies overseeing the design and construction of Hudson Yards. “Since its founding Related has been committed to revitalizing communities and is proud to make a long-term commitment to support Habitat for Humanity and its critical mission. Like President and Mrs. Carter, we believe that everyone should have an opportunity to live in beautiful, affordable home and we remain committed to making that a reality.”
For decades, both Related Companies and the Carters have worked to build affordable homes and raise awareness about the overall need for affordable housing nationwide. For more than 40 years, Related Affordable, a division of Related Companies, has been dedicated to developing, acquiring and preserving affordable housing with a commitment to never take an affordable apartment to market rent.
To date, Related has developed or acquired 45,000 affordable and workforce units, offering tens-of-thousands of people around the country safe, affordable place to call home.
"Related Companies is building an even better New York on the Hudson and Habitat for Humanity is honored to partner alongside them as part of the 2013 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project," said Neil Hetherington, CEO of Habitat for Humanity New York City.
Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have worked to raise awareness about the critical need for affordable housing across the country and around the world, and this year marks the 30th annual Jimmy and Roselyn Carter Work Project to build and repair homes.
In addition to the work being done here in New York City, the Habitat for Humanity’s Carter Work Project will also have events in Oakland and San Jose, CA, Denver, CO, and Union Beach, N.J.
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About Related: Related Companies is the most prominent privately-owned real estate firm in the United States. Formed 40 years ago, Related is a fully-integrated, highly diversified industry leader with experience in virtually every aspect of development, acquisitions, management, finance, marketing and sales. Headquartered in New York City, Related has offices and major developments in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, South Florida, Abu Dhabi, San Paolo and Shanghai and boasts a team of approximately 2,000 professionals. The Company’s existing portfolio of real estate assets, valued at over $15 billion, is made up of best-in-class mixed-use, residential, retail, office, trade show and affordable properties in premier high-barrier-to-entry markets. Related has developed preeminent mixed-use projects such as Time Warner Center in New York and CityPlace in West Palm Beach and is currently developing the 26-acre Hudson Yards project on Manhattan’s west side. Related also manages approximately $1.5 billion of equity capital on behalf of sovereign wealth funds, public pension plans, multi-managers, endowments, Taft Hartley plans and family offices. Related also owns Equinox® Fitness Clubs, further expanding the company's capabilities into the health and fitness arena and enhancing the value of its properties by incorporating an exclusive, branded amenity into the lifestyle offering, and a partnership interest in Union Square Events, the catering, culture, sports, and events business of Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group . For more information about Related Companies please visit www.related.com.
About Habitat for Humanity New York City: Habitat for Humanity New York City transforms lives and our city by building quality homes for families in need and by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of affordable housing. With the help of thousands of volunteers every year, Habitat NYC has built more than 260 affordable homes in the five boroughs of New York City. For more information, please visit habitatnyc.org, connect on Facebook and Twitter. About Habitat for Humanity International: Habitat for Humanity International’s vision is a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Anchored by the conviction that safe and affordable housing provides a critical foundation for breaking the cycle of poverty, Habitat has helped more than 3 million people construct, rehabilitate or preserve homes since 1976. Habitat also advocates for fair and just housing policies and provides training and access to resources to help more families improve their shelter conditions. As a nonprofit Christian housing organization, Habitat works in more than 70 countries and welcomes people of all races, religions and nationalities to partner in its mission. To get more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit habitat.org. # # #
