Tag: Habitat for Humanity

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.

‘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

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.

Welcome Home, Kendra and Family!

Another Dream Realized Through Faith, Community, and the Power of Partnership Just in time for summer cookouts and long evenings spent playing outside until dusk,…

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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.

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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Habitat’s Special Events Manager Embraces Mission That Changes Lives

The familiar scene of keys being presented to an emotional first-time homebuyer never gets old to Mark Hennaman. “Watching a family receive the keys for…

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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.