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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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HII Dedicates 22nd Habitat for Humanity Home Sponsored by Newport News Shipbuilding

HII’s (NYSE: HII) Newport News Shipbuilding division joined elected officials and community leaders Friday, March 21, 2025 to dedicate the 22nd Habitat for Humanity home…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Celebrates 40 Years of Building Homes and Hope

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg proudly marks its 40th anniversary this year, celebrating four decades of building strength, stability and self-reliance through homeownership….

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Named Nonprofit of the Year by Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg was named Nonprofit of the Year 2024 by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, an honor that recognizes…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Releases 2024 Annual Report Highlighting Milestones, Impact and Growth

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg recently released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of accomplishments, strategic growth and meaningful contributions to affordable…

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Registration Now Open for PickleBUILD: A Charity Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Veterans

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg announced that registration is open for PickleBUILD, an inaugural pickleball tournament benefiting the construction of a Habitat home…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Earns More than $1,800 for Homebuilding Projects through Target Circle Giving Program

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is thrilled to announce that it has earned 77,680 votes through the Target Circle Giving Program, resulting in…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Raises Over $7,000 on World Habitat Day

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is excited to announce that its inaugural World Habitat Day fundraising blitz successfully raised $7,074. The one-day campaign,…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Welcomes Shauntrice Williams as New CEO

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is pleased to announce the appointment of Shauntrice Williams as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Williams, an…

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Hampton Veteran Receives New Roof Installed by Reitzel Roofing & Exteriors

A U.S. Army veteran received a new roof on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from Reitzel Roofing & Exteriors, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, as…

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