No current job openings. 

Habitat-Powhatan begins newest whole-house renovation As self-designated head cook and baker in his family, D’ante Mercer truly doesn’t mind all the holiday meals and treats that he’ll be making over the next few weeks, from lemon crinkle cookies to cupcakes, all without traditional dairy. “I love baking,” says Mercer, 29, who got hooked from required middle school home economic classes.  He recently created the family’s Thanksgiving feast, from turkey to pecan pie, for his t

The Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement and resale store with a charitable mission. It offers new and gently used furniture, appliances, building materials, and more—all at a fraction of retail prices, typically saving shoppers 40 to 90%. Pricing with Purpose The ReStore team approaches pricing with a clear priority: the ReStore serves as a vital fundraising arm of the affiliate, generating essential revenue to support the mission of repairin

Meet Kathy Adams Meal deliverer alerts Habitat For nearly 10 years, Kathy Adams has delivered meals to  Powhatan’s homebound. Thursday is her route day, making seven stops for nine residents.  In September, Adams noticed that one resident was coming outside to meet her at the end of a long wooden wheelchair ramp. That was because she didn’t want Adams to step where boards had rotted out and recently given way.  Adams was aware of Habitat’s Critical Repair Program, so she aske

Meet Lee Chapman Volunteer leverages his time, skills for Habitat Lee Chapman grew up with a WWII veteran grandfather who rose to become the head carpenter for the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History. Felix Page Branham could make seemingly anything, including toys and skateboards for his grandson.  With his grandfather as a role model, Chapman takes pride in figuring out things himself, like constructing a shed completely from items purchased at Habitat ReStores. Working

Meet the Rev. Caroel Selby Critical repair helps heal the soul   The Rev. Caroel Selby may be the newest member at Habitat’s board table, but he comes from a nearly 40-year career of service within the juvenile justice system. And he also serves as First Antioch Baptist Church’s associate pastor. Selby came to Habitat’s table after two pivotal events. The first was attending Habitat’s Rural Housing Workshop, where he learned more about land trusts and protecting family legacy

The Powhatan County Housing Affordability Study Steering Committee completed a report to address Powhatan's unmet housing needs. The...

Joining forces for the 11th year, the Free Clinic of Powhatan and Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan will host their joint fundraiser, The...

The first Powhatan Housing Needs Survey launches today, March 13, and adults who live and/or work in Powhatan County are asked to take a...

A decade ago, Jody Decker wanted to spend more time with her adult children and grandchildren, so she followed her son to Virginia from...

Meet Jody: A Community Hero, A Future Homeowner Jody is more than just a county bus driver—she’s a beloved mentor, a devoted mother and...

By Elizabeth Holmes, WTVR-Channel 6, Posted 10:12 PM, Oct 20, 2024 POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. -- A house on Dogwood Road in Powhatan County,...

Published in Powhatan Today, Oct. 2, 2024 More than 75 volunteers and community members gathered Wed. Sept. 25 for Habitat for...

Published in Powhatan Today, Sept. 20, 2024 On National Good Neighbor Day, hosted by Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan, join experts in...

Published by River City Podcast November 16, 2023 Founded in 2001, Habitat for Humanity – Powhatan (HFHP) is a locally run, independent...