Category: Press Releases

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Seeks Land to Expand Affordable Housing

Donated or discounted land urgently needed across the service area. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is calling on property owners, developers, local governments…

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Shovels lined up for Habitat for Humanity Groundbreaking Event.

Yorktown Habitat ReStore Launches Clothing Department to Strengthen Funding for Affordable Housing

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is now accepting gently used clothing donations at the Yorktown ReStore location, further extending the ReStore’s mission to…

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ReStore Yorktown Clothing Section

Show Us How You ReStore: Habitat for Humanity Invites the Community to Share Their Creative Transformations

Got a great ReStore makeover story? Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg wants to see it. As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Habitat…

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Graphic for Habitat ReStore DIY contest showing "From Blah to TA-DA!" with a camera icon and a person painting furniture.

Delegate Price Presents Commending Resolution to Habitat for Humanity on World Habitat Day

On World Habitat Day (Oct. 6, 2025), Delegate Marcia “Cia” Price presented a Virginia General Assembly Commending Resolution to Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater…

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Two representatives holding the Virginia General Assembly joint resolution recognizing Habitat PGW’s 40th anniversary.

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg to Receive Virginia General Assembly Commendation on World Habitat Day

For over four decades, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg has built more than houses. It’s built stability, opportunity and hope for families across…

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Taniya sits on her new porch with her children, holding a key and large scissors from the ribbon-cutting.

HGTV’s Egypt Sherrod Joins Local Habitat for “Believe & Build: A Breakfast for Change”

Hope has a seat at the table this fall as Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg hosts its inaugural Believe & Build: A Breakfast…

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Habitat for Humanity Believe & Build Breakfast 2025 with Egypt Sherrod

Nearly 5,000 Pounds of Food Collected at “Sleigh Hunger: Christmas in July” Drive-Thru Food Drive

The greater Williamsburg community sent a strong message this month: hunger has no place here. On Thursday, July 24, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater…

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Drive-thru food drive at Williamsburg ReStore for Grove Christian Outreach Center

Help “Sleigh Hunger” at the Christmas in July Food Drive — Goal: 10,000 Pounds of Food for Local Families in Need

The need for food assistance continues to grow across Greater Williamsburg, and local shelves are in urgent need of restocking. To meet this demand, the…

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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

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
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