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 three siblings,...

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 repairing and building...

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 asked if she could...