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‘I Have Something That is Mine’

Taniya couldn’t picture herself where she is today. Her two children each have a bedroom of their own. Nobody is thumping a broomstick on her…

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Taniya and her children cut the ribbon in front of their new Habitat home.

‘Home Provides an Opportunity, and It Helped Me Find My Voice’

Terri Francis knows what it’s like to be homeless. When she finally was able to have a stable home, she found more than shelter. Francis…

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Terri Francis speaking at a Habitat for Humanity dedication event

Thinking About Donating to the ReStore? Here’s Why Timing Matters

Got the car packed or the truck loaded with gently used furniture or home goods? That’s amazing—every donation to the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in…

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A man wheels a furniture donation to the Newport News ReStore dock during business hours.

Win the Ultimate Wheelbarrow of Summer Fun – and Help Build a Home

Summer is heating up—and so is your chance to make it unforgettable. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is giving you the opportunity to…

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Watch Out for Scam Using Habitat for Humanity Name

A scam has hit social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube that falsely use the Habitat for Humanity name and logo to offer free roofing…

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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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Coastal Fermentory Bar

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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Smiling child holding a key in front of a Habitat for Humanity home

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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