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Make a Difference by Donating a Car, Boat, Etc., to Habitat Cars for Homes Program

Make a difference in your community by donating a vehicle to Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg as part of the Cars for Homes…

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Proceeds from Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Fundraiser Enough to Build a Habitat Home and More

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg didn’t just Raise the Roof at its annual February fundraiser. The nonprofit raised enough money to build a…

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Apply to Become a Habitat Homeowner By April 29

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg will accept applications from community members seeking to become Habitat homeowners beginning April 1. Applications must be submitted…

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Your Help is Still Needed to Build Affordable Homes in Our Community

You may have heard the amazing news that philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donated $436 million to Habitat International and 84 Habitat affiliates. WOW! Her generosity will…

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The Ripple Effect of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s Investment in Families

The culmination of the Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Homebuyer Program is the day a family moves into its new house after pledging…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Making a Footprint in One of Hampton’s Most Storied Neighborhoods

One of Hampton’s most storied neighborhoods is also dear to Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg. If you’ve driven through Olde Hampton, an area…

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Classic Car Meet-Up at Williamsburg ReStore a Chance to Support Two Community Causes

Whether you’re a “Fast and Furious” buff, drive a Tesla or simply enjoy the roar of an engine, the Williamsburg ReStore invites you to a…

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Newport News ReStore Volunteer Finds Joy in Giving Back

Jenny McCauley didn’t have a plan after retiring from Dominion Energy after 37 years. One of her favorite hobbies was shopping or what she calls…

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A Decade Later, Steve Russell Still Loving His Job as Williamsburg ReStore Director

Call it a crossroads for Steve Russell a decade ago. The native New Yorker enjoyed his job overseeing youth programs at a Williamsburg sports complex….

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The ReStore is Finally a Place for Tina McCabe to Call Home

As a military brat, Tina McCabe didn’t really have one place to call home. Moving often continued when she married into a military family. Ten…

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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.