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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Homebuyer Applications Continue Record Climb as Affordable Housing Remains a Challenge for Many

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg received 250 applications from prospective homebuyers a year ago – the most in its history and nearly double…

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Roof trusses are installed on the Habitat for Humanity 3D Printed house in Williamsburg Wednesday October 20, 2021.

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Holds Ribbon Cutting for Yorktown ReStore

Following a group snip, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Yorktown ReStore on May 4, 2023. The…

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Habitat for Humanity to Host Community Open House “Behind the Build” Event at Innovative Home Construction Site in Charles City County

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg invites media, community members, local leaders, stakeholders and volunteers to celebrate the progress on the first four Habitat…

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Williamsburg ReStore’s New Volunteer Coordinator Eager to Connect with Community Groups

You never know what you’re going to find at the Habitat ReStore in Williamsburg. Amid the 40,000 square feet of inventory, Amy Criss found two…

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Wheelbarrow of Summer Fun

The Williamsburg Area Association of REALTORS® (WAAR) is raffling off a “Wheelbarrow of Summer Fun” and dedicating all proceeds to building a Habitat for Humanity…

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Habitat Homeowner Applications Available April 3-April 28

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is now accepting 2023 applications from community members seeking to become first-time homebuyers. Applications must be submitted by…

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New Habitat Yorktown ReStore Now Accepting Donations

The new Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Yorktown is (effective April 3, 2023) now accepting drop-off donations. The Yorktown ReStore operated by Habitat for Humanity…

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Raise the Roof 2023 a Success Thanks to YOU!

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s annual RAISE THE ROOF fundraiser in March 2023 was a grand success thanks to the many people who…

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Habitat’s Family Services Director Loves Making the Dream of Home Ownership Come True for Others

“I love it here.” Family Services Director Meka Stewart repeats those words again and again in talking about Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg….

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Habitat’s Special Events Manager Embraces Mission That Changes Lives

The familiar scene of keys being presented to an emotional first-time homebuyer never gets old to Mark Hennaman. “Watching a family receive the keys for…

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