The NGO Habitat for Humanity of New York City and Westchester County awarded the general director of the Dominican Republic office, Cesarina Fabián, for her contributions to facilitating access to healthy and dignified housing, for the sake of equity and stability in local communities.
During the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the office that has helped more than
2,600 families in this area of the United States to have a decent place to live,
the work done by Habitat in the Dominican Republic was highlighted.
“The alliance with Habitat New York has been fundamental to our growth, enabling
thousands of Dominican families to have decent housing. We appreciate their support and
partnership with us for almost 20 years. This recognition gives us hope for the future so that Habitat Dominican Republic can continue supporting and improving the quality of life for thousands of people in the country,” explained Fabián.
Cesarina Fabián and Sabrina Lipman. (External source).
“With such a large Dominican community in New York, the alliance between Habitat
Dominicana and Habitat New York and Westchester is a natural relationship, a
mutually reinforcing partnership that has improved the living conditions of thousands of families,”
said Sabrina Lipman, executive director of Habitat New York and Westchester.
The award to Fabián was presented during the Habitat House Party 2024 celebration, 40 Years of
Foundations for the Future.
