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Former GE Engineer is at Home in the Test Room as a Williamsburg ReStore Volunteer

George Belanger loves to tinker. Imagine finding a volunteer job that allows you to do just that. Belanger is a longtime volunteer at the Habitat…

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Run the D.O.G. 5K in Support of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg

Do something to benefit both you and Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg by registering for the 13th annual Run the D.O.G., a 5K…

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Volunteer Coordinator at Habitat ReStore in Newport News Appreciative of the Chance to Give Back

Mariya Clark believes so strongly in giving back to the community that she started her own nonprofit. So, it’s only natural that when Clark spotted…

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A Shopper’s Guide to Pricing at the Habitat ReStores

From sofas to saltshakers, from garden tools to gadgets, everything and anything can be found in the Habitat ReStores in Newport News and Williamsburg. Habitat…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Annual Report Reflects Nonprofit’s Perseverance Despite Unprecedented Challenges

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s mission to bring the community together by building homes and hope did not change in 2021 despite unprecedented…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Dedicates Nation’s First-Ever 3D Printed Habitat Home to Williamsburg Family

When Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg dedicates a new home to a family, it always signifies a special occasion, but the Dec. 21,…

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Henderson, Inc., Still Building on its Relationship with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg by Donating and Building a Fifth House

Henderson, Inc. doesn’t just build commercial buildings and complete sitework. The Williamsburg-based construction firm builds relationships that benefit communities. One of its most significant relationships…

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Habitat Homebuyer Grateful to Move into New Home for the Holidays

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg dedicated another house in the Forest Heights neighborhood of Williamsburg to a family grateful to be home for…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Repair Blitz Unites Volunteers Eager to Give Back

At first glance, the collection of folks gathered at Zion Baptist Church in the East End of Newport on a glorious fall Saturday morning didn’t…

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Five Core Facts about Habitat for Humanity

Myths tend to get repeated and over time, they’re difficult to dispel. That’s why we’re sharing five facts about Habitat for Humanity. Myth #1 –…

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