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Don’t Throw It Away: How Your Scrap Metal Donations Help Build Homes

At the Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg ReStores, located in Newport News, Williamsburg,and Yorktown, scrap metal donations are recycled to generate funding that helps build and repair homes …

Habitat’s 2026 Home Repair Blitz United Community Leaders and Volunteers to Repair 12 Homes

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s 2026 Home Repair Blitz brought together volunteers, community leaders and supporters for a powerful day of service across Hampton and Newport News …
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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, …
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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 …
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ReStore Price Matching: Helping You Save More While Supporting a Greater Mission

At Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s ReStore locations, every purchase has a purpose. When you shop at our ReStores, you’re not just finding great deals—you’re helping build and …

Habitat Breaks Ground on Austin Landing Development in Newport News

Community leaders, volunteers, Habitat supporters and future homebuyers gathered March 10 in Newport News to celebrate the groundbreaking of Austin Landing, a four-home development by Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and …
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2026 First-Time Homebuyer Applications Now Open — Apply by April 30

Ready to take the next step toward homeownership? Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is now accepting applications for homes in Charles City County, Hampton, and James City County …
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Love Vintage Finds? Help Power the Habitat ReStore eStore.

Behind every great thrifted treasure is a little bit of behind-the-scenes magic. At the Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg ReStore eStore, that magic comes from a small but …

Raise the Roof 2026

Together We RAISED the ROOF in 2026! Nearly 200 guests gathered on February 28, 2026 for Raise the Roof, our annual, signature fundraiser and an unforgettable evening filled with delicious …
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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Expands Innovative Homebuilding Efforts with First-of-Its-Kind Hybrid Construction Model

Building on a national legacy of innovation in affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is expanding its homebuilding toolkit with a groundbreaking construction approach that combines insulated …
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