Habitat ReStore Driver Making Change with Every Mile Driven
Willie Harris logs as many as 600 miles a week sometimes, but he’s no ordinary trucker. He drives for the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Newport News and Williamsburg. He’s…
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg To Help 15 Local Homeowners with Repairs, Improving Health and Safety Outcomes
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg will help 15 homeowners in the Newmarket section of Newport News make much-needed repairs that will improve home safety and health outcomes for…
Habitat Volunteer Passionate About Being That Extra Set of Hands on a Construction Build
Jim Reyher considers himself a blue collar guy, but professionally he worked a white collar job as a chemical engineer in various managerial positions. He volunteered, but often from the…
Habitat Receives $22,500 Grant from Lowe’s to Improve Home Safety and Health Outcomes in Newport News
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg has received a $22,500 grant from Lowe’s to help with repair projects in the Newmarket Creek section of Newport News on Saturday, Sept….
New Manager of Newport News ReStore Passionate About a Job That Makes a Difference
Working in retail is nothing new to Scott Husch. Over the last 40 years, he’s managed cookie companies, toy and book stores, a sports apparel business and even a convenience…
Like Habitat, Sponsor Abbitt Realty Committed to Family and Community
Stephen Abbitt has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for decades, beginning in the 1990s with his first Habitat build in Newport News. He enjoyed it so much that while attending…
Habitat’s Development & Events Director: “I Found My Place.”
Virginia Staley volunteered at her children’s school and baked for just about every function. She served Thanksgiving meals to the homeless. Still, she yearned to do more. Her roots explain…
Skilled Construction, Carpentry Volunteers Needed for Sept. 24 Habitat Repair Blitz
If you’re skilled in carpentry and general construction, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is asking you to volunteer as a Team Leader for its Home Repair Blitz on…
Mother of Four Delighted to Become a First-Time Homeowner
Alexis finally has what she worked years toward. A home of her own. The Newport News resident moved into the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home she purchased from Habitat for Humanity Peninsula…
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS Partner to Build House
Home. If one word encapsulates the mission of Habitat for Humanity, it would have to be home. The same applies to REALTORS who work alongside their clients to manage every…
