Josh Lockwood, Executive Director of Habitat-NYC representing Hedge Funds for Habitat-NYC, presides over the Closing Bell.

Habitat-NYC transforms lives and our city by uniting all New Yorkers around the cause of decent, affordable housing. With the help of an average of 10,000 volunteers every year, Habitat-NYC has built more than 180 affordable homes in the five boroughs of New York City. Habitat-NYC is the New York City affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International.

Hedge Funds for Habitat-NYC is an initiative by the hedge fund community to provide home ownership opportunities to New York City families through Habitat for Humanity - New York City, celebrated its launch by ringing The Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange this week.

Stuart Feffer, co-chief executive officer of Lacrosse Global Fund Services and chair of Hedge Funds for Habitat-NYC, is spearheading the group's efforts to attract supporters from hedge funds, private equity firms and industry service providers.

To contact the organization or make a donation, please call 212-991-4000 x330 or visit www.habitatnyc.org/hedgefundsforhabitatnyc.

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