QUANTICO — Habitat for Humanity Prince William, a nonprofit organization that builds and repairs homes in Prince William County, Manassas, and Manassas Park, recently received a $3,500 grant from the charitable arm of Dominion Energy.
The funds will support significant improvements to a home in Quantico.
“In addition to providing an exterior paint job, our dedicated volunteers are fixing a leaky roof, as well as installing new siding and a new HVAC unit,” said Traci DeGroat, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Prince William. “Thanks to the generous support of Dominion Energy and other area partners, we are able to revitalize the home of a local resident.”
From Habitat For Humanity Prince William:
Quantico resident, Robin Langham, is truly unique – she has lived in the small town of Quantico, Virginia, her entire life. Her parents set up shop there and began driving taxis for military personnel. Quantico is surrounded by the U.S. Marine Corps base and the town is small with around 500 residents. When asked what makes Quantico special, Robin’s eyes light up and she says “Everybody knows everybody – you’ve always got a friend here.”
Robin’s Story
Robin and her husband, Jimmy, were married for 21 years before he passed away in December. Their adult daughter, Ashley, and a family friend, Dee, live with Robin along with their four beagle-mix rescue dogs.
Robin has always worked in Quantico but lost her job as a clothing presser at a dry cleaner when the military went to “permanent press” uniforms that didn’t need ironing anymore. She currently works as lead housekeeper for a company that caters to the military.
Five years ago Robin suffered a stroke that left her unable to work and barely able to speak. She remembers desperately wanting to get back to work and her normal life with her family. Today Robin has completely recovered, works full-time again and serves on the Quantico Town Council.
How Habitat Will Help
Critical work is needed on Robin’s home in order for her to remain in the home and provide a safe place for her grandchildren to visit. We will remove and replace the existing roof; remove and replace the exterior siding as well as repair the interior damaged drywall.
Robin said of running for Town Council: “You promise people you’re going to be there for them and do your best.”
As part of its ongoing commitment to communities, the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation awarded more than $1.6 million in Critical Community Needs grants this year to help feed, shelter, and care for people in need. Donations were shared by more than 200 nonprofit organizations providing critical community services in 12 states.
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