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Dianne Colton: Volunteering For a Mission Close to Her Heart

If you’ve shopped at Habitat for Humanity’s Williamsburg ReStore, chances are you’ve seen Dianne Colton. A mainstay at the home improvement store and donation center,…

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Dianne Colton volunteering at Habitat ReStore, standing near linens section.

40 Years of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg: The Story of Our First Homebuyer

Forty years ago, a simple yet powerful vision took root in the Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg community—a vision that everyone has a decent, affordable place…

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Habitat Homebuyer Gloria 1987

First-time Habitat Homebuyer Celebrates Final Mortgage Payment

There’s something about your first. First love. First car. First job. First home. And then, for a select few, there’s a first life you helped…

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Army Veteran Grateful to Buy Habitat House That Will Bring Stability to Her Family

Sierra epitomizes hard work. She joined the Army National Guard at age 20, a transformative opportunity that instilled discipline, time management and communication skills in…

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Family Grappling with Loss Finds New Hope in Buying Habitat House

Garcia knew his family needed to move. They live in a dilapidated, termite-infested home in Charles City County, a house that belongs to his mother-in-law….

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Family’s Walk with Faith Leads to a Habitat Home of Their Own

For years, Shakia and Tony have looked to buy a home for their family of five, a search that became dire after their last move…

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Mother of Four Delighted to Become a First-Time Homeowner

Alexis finally has what she worked years toward. A home of her own. The Newport News resident moved into the three-bedroom, two-bathroom home she purchased…

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