Category: Habitat Family Stories

Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS Breaks Ground On New Home

Home for the Holidays means something a little sweeter for Sandra and her family after this week! Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg proudly…

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Hampton Veteran Receives New Roof

Sanchos, a U.S. Army veteran in Hampton, received a new roof on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from Tidewater Roofing, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor,…

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Welcome Home, Taniya and Family!

Just in time to enter the 2024 holiday season, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg was proud to welcome Taniya and her family to…

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Habitat Welcomes Home Two Families in Back to Back Dedication Ceremonies on October 5, 2024

What’s better than one Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg home dedication? Two! The Habitat team and its partners welcomed two families into their…

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Hampton Veteran Receives New Roof Installed by Reitzel Roofing & Exteriors

A U.S. Army veteran received a new roof on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from Reitzel Roofing & Exteriors, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, as…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Dedicates Veterans Home in Hampton

A Newport News native and U.S. Army veteran got the keys to his new Hampton home during a dedication ceremony on July 23, 2024 thanks…

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Habitat Breaks Ground on Latest Home Construction in Hampton

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg broke ground on the latest house under construction in Hampton Wednesday, July 10, 2024. Sponsored by First Baptist…

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HII Breaks Ground for 22nd Habitat for Humanity Home Sponsored by Newport News Shipbuilding

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division joined elected officials and community leaders on May 29, 2024 at a groundbreaking ceremony for the 22nd Habitat for Humanity…

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Welcome Home to Charles City County

Welcome home!Welcome home!Welcome home!Welcome home! Yes, we had to say it four times because it was a special day for four families! In May 2024…

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First-time Habitat Homebuyer Celebrates Final Mortgage Payment

There’s something about your first. First love. First car. First job. First home. And then, for a select few, there’s a first life you helped…

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