Chelsea Jones started out as a math major, but numbers didn’t inspire her. Community and nonprofit work did. As a student at Henrico’s Varina High School, Jones volunteered with the…
A hand up, not a hand out. That’s what Habitat for Humanity provides to the families we support with every home construction and repair project we complete. Today, we are…
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg received 250 applications from prospective homebuyers a year ago – the most in its history and nearly double from 2021. In 2023, that…
Following a group snip, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Yorktown ReStore on May 4, 2023. The Yorktown ReStore will officially open…
The Habitat ReStore in Williamsburg turned 11 years old in April 2023 and the community turned out for the party. Store Manager Jonathan Martinez estimates between 1,500 and 2,000 people…
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg invites media, community members, local leaders, stakeholders and volunteers to celebrate the progress on the first four Habitat homes built by the affiliate…
You never know what you’re going to find at the Habitat ReStore in Williamsburg. Amid the 40,000 square feet of inventory, Amy Criss found two couches, a dining room table,…
After months of preparations, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg will open its new ReStore in Yorktown on Saturday, May 6, 2023, with a grand opening community celebration from…
The Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS® (WAAR) is raffling off a “Wheelbarrow of Summer Fun” and dedicating all proceeds to building a Habitat for Humanity home right here in our…
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is now accepting 2023 applications from community members seeking to become first-time homebuyers. Applications must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Friday, April…
We help as many families as we can, but the lack of decent and affordable housing remains a critical problem in our area. By donating, you will provide upfront funding for building materials and services that makes interest-free loans to Habitat partner families possible. Habitat partner families help to build their own homes - alongside volunteers - and pay an affordable mortgage. Your monetary donations enable us to continue building strength, stability and independence for future local families.
