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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.

eVolunteer Shares Habitat ReStore eStore’s Treasures on TikTok

Nancy Cowhey found more than shabby chic and vintage treasures shopping at the Habitat for Humanity ReStores in Williamsburg, Yorktown and Newport News. She discovered…

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Nancy Cowhey filming a TikTok video at ReStore.

Where Impact Lives: How Ferguson Helps Build Homes and Hope

A home is more than a roof and four walls. It’s stability, security and a space to dream. It’s where memories are made, traditions take…

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Ferguson team lifting a wall frame together during build.

Habitat ReStore Volunteer Debbie Hill: ‘I always feel my hands are God’s hands’

Debbie Hill drove past the Habitat for Humanity Williamsburg ReStore a few times before she decided to go inside and introduce herself to the staff….

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Debbie Hill, a senior volunteer at the Williamsburg Habitat ReStore, smiling while organizing items in the back warehouse.

Longtime Habitat Volunteer Finds Ways to Keep Giving

“Leave everything better than you found it.” Jenny McCauley lives by her father’s words, ones he said every time the family left a campground when…

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nny McCauley stands beside a curated display of antiques at the Habitat ReStore.

CVP: Opening Doors and Windows to New Opportunities for Families

Doing what you say you are going to do means something. It’s part of integrity. That’s what Barry Taylor and Michael Davenport will tell you…

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Celebrating the Unsung Heroes: Honoring Lifetime Achievements and Volunteer Excellence

By Katie Turk Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg is pleased to extend its deepest gratitude to its dedicated volunteers for their selfless contributions…

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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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Local Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Needs Construction and ReStore Volunteers More Than Ever to Battle Affordable Housing Crisis

While it’s easy to get discouraged about the dire need of affordable housing in our community, it’s also surprisingly easy to volunteer and make a…

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Habitat Volunteer Passionate About Being That Extra Set of Hands on a Construction Build

Jim Reyher considers himself a blue collar guy, but professionally he worked a white collar job as a chemical engineer in various managerial positions. He…

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We help as many families as we can, but the lack of decent and affordable housing remains a critical problem in our area. By donating, you will provide upfront funding for building materials and services that makes interest-free loans to Habitat partner families possible. Habitat partner families help to build their own homes - alongside volunteers - and pay an affordable mortgage. Your monetary donations enable us to continue building strength, stability and independence for future local families.