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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Releases 2025 Annual Report, Marking 40 Years of Building Homes, Communities and Hope

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg has released its 2025 Annual Report, highlighting a milestone year that celebrated the organization’s 40th anniversary while demonstrating continued progress in addressing the …
Shovels lined up for Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Event.

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Seeks Land to Expand Affordable Housing

Donated or discounted land urgently needed across the service area. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is calling on property owners, developers, local governments and community partners to help …
ReStore Yorktown Clothing Section

Yorktown Habitat ReStore Launches Clothing Department to Strengthen Funding for Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is now accepting gently used clothing donations at the Yorktown ReStore location, further extending the ReStore’s mission to support affordable housing across the …
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg volunteers gathered at tables during the annual Christmas party

Celebrating the Gift of Time: Honoring Habitat Volunteers at Annual Christmas Party

The holiday season is a time for gratitude, reflection, and coming together—and this year, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg did just that at our annual volunteer Christmas party …
CVP Windows & Doors representatives with state leaders at the 2025 Governor’s Volunteerism and Community Service Award ceremony in Virginia

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Partner CVP Windows & Doors Honored with 2025 Governor’s Volunteerism & Community Service Award

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg has long believed that building homes is about more than walls. It’s about opening doors for families to thrive, creating windows of opportunity …
Group of young male volunteers at Habitat for Humanity Home Repair Blitz in Buckroe Hampton

Building Hope in Buckroe: Habitat Home Repair Blitz Brings Neighbors Together

On Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, volunteers came together in the Buckroe neighborhood of Hampton for a day of hands-on impact: the Habitat Home Repair Blitz. What took place wasn’t just …
Panel of speakers discussing affordable homeownership on stage at Habitat PGW’s inaugural Believe & Build Breakfast

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Hosts Inaugural Believe & Build Breakfast, Raising $35,000 to Support Affordable Homeownership

More than 200 community members, partners and advocates gathered on Nov. 5, 2025, for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s inaugural Believe & Build: A Breakfast for Change, an …
Marine veteran Eric Jones with Habitat and Home Genius Exteriors team in front of his Hampton home during a new roof installation

U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Receives New Roof Through Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project

Eric Jones, Sr., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran in Hampton, received a new roof on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from Home Genius Exteriors, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, as …
Shopper holding a white shirt in the new clothing section at the Yorktown ReStore

Now EXCLUSIVELY at Yorktown ReStore: Clothing!

Big news — the Yorktown ReStore has officially entered the fashion game. Our Yorktown location now accepts clothing donations and features an all-new section filled with new and gently used …
Graphic for Habitat ReStore DIY contest showing "From Blah to TA-DA!" with a camera icon and a person painting furniture.

Show Us How You ReStore: Habitat for Humanity Invites the Community to Share Their Creative Transformations

Got a great ReStore makeover story? Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg wants to see it. As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Habitat is inviting the community to …
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