For 40 years, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg has been transforming lives by building affordable homes in partnership with local families.
As we celebrate this milestone, we invite you to be a part of our legacy by helping us reach our $40,000 fundraising goal—one thousand dollars for every year of impact.
Help Us Raise $40,000 for 40 Years of Service
Every donation brings us one step closer to building strength, stability and self-reliance for local families. Your generosity fuels our mission and ensures that more individuals have a place to call home.
How You Can Make a Difference
Donate Today: Every dollar counts! Your contribution will directly support our mission of building affordable housing.
Our First Forever Home
Why Give?
- Since 1985, we have built and renovated over 233 homes for families in our community.
- 100% of our partner families contribute sweat equity and purchase their homes with affordable mortgages.
- Your gift creates long-term stability and brighter futures for hardworking families.
Donate Now & Be Part of the Story
Together, we can make this 40th anniversary one to remember. Every gift, no matter the size, helps us build homes, communities, and hope.
Give Now!
Thank you for being part of 40 years of impact—and for helping us build the next 40!
The excitement is BUILDING!
40 Stories for 40 Years
More Than a House: How Habitat Helped Cynthia Hall Build a Life
When Cynthia Hall bought her first home in 1989, she was just 23-years-old and stepping into uncharted territory. She was the first person in her family to become a homeowner, …
Built Twice with Love: Rosemary’s Road to Homeownership
For Rosemary, one of the greatest joys of homeownership wasn’t something grand or complicated. It was Christmas. The lights. The decorations. The simple freedom to make a home her own …
Delegate Price Presents Commending Resolution to Habitat for Humanity on World Habitat Day
On World Habitat Day (Oct. 6, 2025), Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price presented a Virginia General Assembly Commending Resolution to Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, honoring the organization’s 40 …
Local Real Estate Broker Finds a Unique Way to Help His Clients and Habitat ReStore, Too
As a real estate broker, Matt Shaw looks for ways to help his clients. It’s even more gratifying when that way contributes to making housing more affordable in the community …
Habitat Volunteer Swings a Hammer with a Heart for a Good Cause
Mike Riley enjoys nothing more than swinging a hammer. Even better if he’s doing it on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg. The local affiliate of the …
‘I Have Something That is Mine’
Taniya couldn’t picture herself where she is today. Her two children each have a bedroom of their own. Nobody is thumping a broomstick on her ceiling to complain of noise …
‘Home Provides an Opportunity, and It Helped Me Find My Voice’
Terri Francis knows what it’s like to be homeless. When she finally was able to have a stable home, she found more than shelter. Francis discovered her voice. “Home is …
Going Above, Beyond & Over the Edge to Build Homes, Communities and Hope
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Nope, it’s Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg going to new heights in fundraising. Three staff members, along with one Habitat Board member …
The Story Behind This ReStore Donation Celebrates an Iconic Figure at William & Mary
As a volunteer with the Habitat ReStore in Williamsburg with an expansive knowledge of antiques, Steve Beauter sorts through donations with a historical eye. Many of the items were once …
Retiree Found an Awesome Bike & an Extraordinary Mission at Williamsburg ReStore
If you can’t find Tim McSwain, he’s likely riding the Capital Trail, where he often pedals double-digit miles on his Transeo bike. The bike was a bargain he found at …
ReStore Photo Contest
Celebrate 40 years of building homes, communities and hope with us!
Share your best ReStore DIY or décor photos for a chance to win a $40 gift card.
Photo Gallery
Christian Pittman, with mom Chalita, heads to the car after a dedication ceremony for their new Habitat for Humanity home in Williamsburg Monday December 21, 2020.
