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ReStore Price Matching: Helping You Save More While Supporting a Greater Mission

At Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s ReStore locations, every purchase has a purpose. When you shop at our ReStores, you’re not just finding…

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Love Vintage Finds? Help Power the Habitat ReStore eStore.

Behind every great thrifted treasure is a little bit of behind-the-scenes magic. At the Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg ReStore eStore, that magic…

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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

Now EXCLUSIVELY at Yorktown ReStore: Clothing!

Big news — the Yorktown ReStore has officially entered the fashion game. Our Yorktown location now accepts clothing donations and features an all-new section filled…

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Shopper holding a white shirt in the new clothing section at the Yorktown ReStore

Local Real Estate Broker Finds a Unique Way to Help His Clients and Habitat ReStore, Too

As a real estate broker, Matt Shaw looks for ways to help his clients. It’s even more gratifying when that way contributes to making housing…

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Habitat for Humanity ReStore Donation

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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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.

The Story Behind This ReStore Donation Celebrates an Iconic Figure at William & Mary

As a volunteer with the Habitat ReStore in Williamsburg with an expansive knowledge of antiques, Steve Beauter sorts through donations with a historical eye. Many…

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Retiree Found an Awesome Bike & an Extraordinary Mission at Williamsburg ReStore

If you can’t find Tim McSwain, he’s likely riding the Capital Trail, where he often pedals double-digit miles on his Transeo bike. The bike was…

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Tim McSwain sorts electronics donations under an American flag at Williamsburg ReStore.
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