Tag: 40th Anniversary

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.

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

Habitat Volunteer Swings a Hammer with a Heart for a Good Cause

Mike Riley enjoys nothing more than swinging a hammer. Even better if he’s doing it on behalf of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg….

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Habitat for Humanity volunteer Mike Riley unloads repair supplies from a truck during a home improvement project.

‘I Have Something That is Mine’

Taniya couldn’t picture herself where she is today. Her two children each have a bedroom of their own. Nobody is thumping a broomstick on her…

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Taniya and her children cut the ribbon in front of their new Habitat home.

‘Home Provides an Opportunity, and It Helped Me Find My Voice’

Terri Francis knows what it’s like to be homeless. When she finally was able to have a stable home, she found more than shelter. Francis…

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Terri Francis speaking at a Habitat for Humanity dedication event

Going Above, Beyond & Over the Edge to Build Homes, Communities and Hope

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Nope, it’s Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg going to new heights in fundraising. Three staff members, along…

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Over the Edge Promo Picture

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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A dignified portrait of Henry Billups holding the Wren bell rope

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.
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