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Going Above, Beyond & Over the Edge to Build Homes, Communities and Hope

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Nope, it’s Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg going to new heights in fundraising. Three staff members, along…

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Drink Beer, Do Good: Two Nights of Pints & Purpose to Build a Habitat for Humanity House

Raise a glass. Raise a house. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is teaming up with Coastal Fermentory to co-host “Drink Beer, Do Good”—a…

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Welcome Home, Kendra and Family!

Another Dream Realized Through Faith, Community, and the Power of Partnership Just in time for summer cookouts and long evenings spent playing outside until dusk,…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Earns Multiple Awards from State Habitat Office

Forty years after its founding, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg continues to be among the top-performing affiliates in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The…

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Habitat for Humanity Now Accepting 2025 Applicationsfor First-Time Homebuyers

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is now accepting applications for its 2025 First-Time Homebuyer Program, offering an opportunity for eligible individuals and families…

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

HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division joined elected officials and community leaders Friday, March 21, 2025 to dedicate the 22nd Habitat for Humanity home…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Celebrates 40 Years of Building Homes and Hope

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg proudly marks its 40th anniversary this year, celebrating four decades of building strength, stability and self-reliance through homeownership….

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The Legacy of President Carter

“I have one life and one chance to make it count for something… My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am,…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Named Nonprofit of the Year by Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg was named Nonprofit of the Year 2024 by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, an honor that recognizes…

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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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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.