Williamsburg REALTORS® Celebrates Groundbreaking of Robinson Family Home

Williamsburg REALTORS® Celebrates Groundbreaking of Robinson Family Home

Williamsburg, VA – (December 16, 2024) – Williamsburg REALTORS® proudly participated in the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Robinson family’s new home on December 16th. This milestone marks a significant step in a journey that began in 2022. After three years of dedicated fundraising efforts, the Williamsburg REALTORS® Raising The Roof project has entered its final stages, with the Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony now on the horizon.

The event was a heartwarming celebration of collaboration and gratitude, bringing together key contributors who made this achievement possible, including Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, James City County, Williamsburg REALTORS® members, partners, and sponsors.

The ceremony opened with a welcoming address by Stephen Abbitt, Habitat for Humanity Immediate Past President. Habitat CEO Shauntrice Williams followed with a moving blessing for the Robinson family and their new home. Meka Steward, Director of Homeowner Services, introduced Sandra Robinson, highlighting her dedication and the significant effort she contributed through equity hours.

Next, Honorable Senator Ryan T. McDougle congratulated the Robinson family on their achievement and spoke about the importance of working and collaborating on projects like this to raise awareness about the critical issue of affordable housing in the Greater Williamsburg Area.

Elizabeth Walthall, Immediate Past President of Williamsburg REALTORS®, delivered a heartfelt speech expressing gratitude to the REALTOR® community, Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, and the Greater Williamsburg Area community at large for their unwavering support of the project. Together, these efforts culminated in raising $110,000 through the Williamsburg REALTORS® Raising the Roof campaign.

The final remarks came from Sandra Robinson herself, who shared her appreciation for the opportunity to build a stable, affordable home. She reflected on the transformative impact this home would have, providing stability and creating generational wealth for her family.

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic moment as participants gathered to break ground, marking the beginning of construction with a collective sense of hope and achievement.

Williamsburg REALTORS® extends its heartfelt thanks to all those involved in this extraordinary project. Beyond their fundraising efforts, Williamsburg REALTORS® plays an instrumental role in raising awareness about the critical issue of affordable housing in the Greater Williamsburg Area. The Robinson family’s new home stands as a testament to the power of community, collaboration, and a shared commitment to creating lasting change.

About Williamsburg REALTORS®

Founded in 1956, the Williamsburg REALTORS® seeks to be the leading advocate of the right to own, use, and transfer real property; the acknowledged leader in developing standards for efficient, effective and ethical real estate business practices; and valued by highly skilled real estate professionals and viewed by them as crucial to their success.  Working on behalf of America’s property owners, Williamsburg REALTORS® provide a facility for professional development, research and exchange of information among its members, the public, as well as local governments for the purpose of preserving the free enterprise system and the right to own, use, and transfer real property.

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