Karen Haycox

Official account of the CEO of @HabitatNYC_WC. Working every day to build a better city for every New Yorker.

[Karen Haycox @CEOHabitatNYCWC]

Please note, as of April 1, 2024, this account will no longer be actively monitored. To stay up-to-date with all the wonderful work we're doing, please follow @HabitatNYC_WC

[Karen Haycox @CEOHabitatNYCWC]

Since joining @HabitatNYC_WC as CEO almost nine years ago, I've been dedicated to furthering our mission and vision alongside our passionate and talented team. I'm honored by my time here and know that our leadership transition plan is the right next step. Thank you all so much💙

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

It is with a mix of emotions that we announce that Karen Haycox is stepping down as CEO of @HabitatNYC_WC at the end of this month. After nearly a decade of dedicated leadership, Karen will be starting a new chapter of her life in California, and we wish her well.

[Karen Haycox @CEOHabitatNYCWC]

It was truly a privilege to experience firsthand her warmth, compassion and spirit. Thank you, Mrs Carter.

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

A statement from Karen Haycox @CEOHabitatNYCWC on the recent passing of former First Lady #RosalynnCarter

#HonoringMrsCarter

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

Rest in peace, Rosalynn 💙 #HonoringMrsCarter

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

✨What a spectacular Grand Opening weekend at our new flagship ReStore in Yonkers!✨We were thrilled to celebrate this momentous occasion celebrated with the community, elected officials, board members & our @habitatnyc_wc team.

@AndreaSCousins @MayorMikeSpano @CEOHabitatNYCWC

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

📢Last week, we had the privilege of participating in the relaunch of @Habitat_org's Global Village program. A pilot team spent a week in the Dominican Republic—mixing & pouring concrete floors & painting—as part of the @Habitat_LAC region’s 100,000 Floors to Play On initiative.

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

Westchester County Habitat for Humanity, a subsidiary chapter of @HabitatNYC_WC, is thrilled to announce its inaugural Aging in Place (AIP) program in partnership with @WROHousing.

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

"He's the first on the site in the morning and very often the last one to leave at the end of the day." —
@CEOHabitatNYCWC on President Carter's Habitat volunteer days
https://t.co/G8lz4GaB6L

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

“We were privileged by the influence Jimmy Carter had,” says Mascot Flats resident & Habitat homeowner, Don Kao, reflecting on the attention and support the Carters roused with their hands-on service.

Watch the full @NBCNewYork interview: https://t.co/EdasZOGL2n

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

"(President Carter) was building the deck in the backyard...he's so kind, you can communicate with him, he won't let you feel like he's different from anybody else." - Dawnette Dixon, Habitat Homeowner, Queens
https://t.co/u4ZiYcaSQ8

[Habitat for Humanity @Habitat_org]

"His legacy bleeds through us."
Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers and staff across the world are keeping President Carter in their thoughts as they reflect the profound impact he has had on their lives.
Stories from @11alive, @kare11, @3onyourside and @wsbtv"His legacy bleeds through us."
Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers and staff across the world are keeping President Carter in their thoughts as they reflect the profound impact he has had on their lives.
Stories from @11alive, @kare11, @3onyourside and @wsbtv"His legacy bleeds through us."
Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers and staff across the world are keeping President Carter in their thoughts as they reflect the profound impact he has had on their lives.
Stories from @11alive, @kare11, @3onyourside and @wsbtv"His legacy bleeds through us."
Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers and staff across the world are keeping President Carter in their thoughts as they reflect the profound impact he has had on their lives.
Stories from @11alive, @kare11, @3onyourside and @wsbtv.

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

This #WorldDayofSocialJustice we continue to wish peace, comfort and strength for President Jimmy Carter, a social justice champion we have been honored to partner with for over 39 years.

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

A statement from @CEOHabitatNYCWC on former President Carter's health.

View the full release at:
https://t.co/M5ENgE6gWz

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

When people have a place to call home, our community as a whole can thrive. We are thrilled to be one of 100 Habitat affiliates receiving generous support from long-time partners @Lowes 💙

https://t.co/Rogm1Ovm1v

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

A joyful #Thanksgiving to our Habitat family 💙

Unified by our collective commitment to affordable housing and housing justice, we couldn’t ask for better partners in this fight. We are deeply thankful for YOU today and every day.

[Habitat NYC and Westchester @HabitatNYC_WC]

Congratulations @melvammillernyc, Vice Chair of our Regional Board, on being named in @CityAndStateNY's 2022 The Power of Diversity: Women 100, recognizing “New York’s most influential female leaders.” 👏✨

[Karen Haycox @CEOHabitatNYCWC]

We remain committed to creating affordable housing and building a more equitable NYC. 6/6

[Karen Haycox @CEOHabitatNYCWC]

Regarding @Haven_Green_NYC and the recent lower court decision: https://t.co/JjavkLFef8

While Habitat is not a party to the recent lower court decision concerning Haven Green, we are closely analyzing the impact of this decision and considering next steps. 1/6

[Karen Haycox @CEOHabitatNYCWC]

Community engagement has always been at the heart of our work. We will always seek to listen and to elevate the voices of vulnerable and marginalized communities that can be eliminated from highly charged public discourse. 5/6