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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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Habitat ReStore Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg expands Online Store, Launches Shipping

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg has made supporting its mission through the ReStore easier. Shipping is now available on many items for sale…

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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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Getting Out From Behind the Power Curve

John Gadzinski knows a little something about power curves. “You can get into a position in an airplane where no matter how much thrust you…

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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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Raise the Roof 2024

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Raise the Roof event! Through sponsorship purchases, ticket sales, donations, raffle entries and robust bidding, we met…

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Habitat First-Time Homebuyer Applications Will Not Open Spring 2024

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg announced this week it will not open applications to the first-time Homebuyer Program in 2024 due to a…

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Commemorating the Book and Music Lady at Habitat ReStore in Williamsburg

Susan Werych was known as “the book and music lady” at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Williamsburg. For several years, she was a fixture…

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HomeVestors® Names The Ugliest House Of The Year® for 2023

A charming 1890s farmhouse in Williamsburg, Va. has won the title of The Ugliest House Of The Year® for 2023 from HomeVestors of America, Inc.,…

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