Tag: Affordable Housing
Reflecting on a Year Full of Memories for Local Families
As 2022 draws to a close, it’s heartwarming to reflect on the impact Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg made over the last year…
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…
Habitat Home Will Finally Bring Family of Five Together Under One Roof
Tanika is already dreaming about Christmas . . . 2023. That’s when her family will have a real tree to decorate, and she and her…
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, First Baptist Church of Hampton Dedicate Home to Family of Seven
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg and First Baptist Church of Hampton dedicated a Habitat house to a family of seven on Oct. 1,…
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…
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…
Ten Ways YOU Can Celebrate National Homeownership Month
National Homeownership Month celebrates the value that owning a home brings to families, communities and neighborhoods — something we experience firsthand at Habitat for Humanity…
Newport News Native Eager to Return to Her Old Neighborhood as a Homeowner
Mickeia is coming home, returning to the downtown Newport News neighborhood where she grew up. The best part? She won’t be living in an apartment…
HII Dedicates 19th Habitat for Humanity Home
Global defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE: HII) announced that the company’s Newport News Shipbuilding division joined elected officials and community leaders Thursday, June 16,…
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg Receives Record Number of Applicants for Homebuyer Program
Spike speaks to increased need for affordable housing. Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg received a record amount of applications to build homes in…
