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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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Delegate W. Chad Green, Sr. Presents Joint Resolution Commending Yorktown ReStore

Recognizing the impact the Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Yorktown ReStore has made on the community in its first year of operation, Delegate…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Announces Retirement of CEO Janet V. Green

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg announced today the retirement of its esteemed and longtime CEO, Janet V. Green, effective December 31, 2024. Ms….

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Habitat ReStore Peninsula & Greater Williamsburg expands Online Store, Launches Shipping

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg has made supporting its mission through the ReStore easier. Shipping is now available on many items for sale…

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

HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding division joined elected officials and community leaders on May 29, 2024 at a groundbreaking ceremony for the 22nd Habitat for Humanity…

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Habitat First-Time Homebuyer Applications Will Not Open Spring 2024

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg announced this week it will not open applications to the first-time Homebuyer Program in 2024 due to a…

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HomeVestors® Names The Ugliest House Of The Year® for 2023

A charming 1890s farmhouse in Williamsburg, Va. has won the title of The Ugliest House Of The Year® for 2023 from HomeVestors of America, Inc.,…

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Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Offering $1,000 Reward After Charles City County Construction Site Vandalized by Gunfire & Arson

The construction site that contains four Habitat for Humanity homes nearing completion in Charles City County has been vandalized for the second time. The destruction…

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An Innovative Year for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg in Meeting the Demands of the Housing Affordability Crisis

A year of challenges for Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg forced the local affiliate of the international nonprofit to be innovative to meet…

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