HAMPTON ROADS — Janet V. Green, the longstanding CEO of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hampton Roads Housing Consortium (HRHC).
The award was presented at the 18th Annual HRHC Housing Awards ceremony luncheon in Hampton, Virginia on Nov. 7, recognizing Green’s decades of transformative contributions to affordable housing in the region.
The Lifetime Achievement Award is the highest accolade granted by the HRHC, it said, recognizing an individual who demonstrated lifetime successes committed to improving families’ lives and the communities’ well-being.
Recipients of the award have strived to positively impact households across all income levels that deserve fair opportunities to buy or rent safe, decent, affordable and suitable housing for their needs, it added, and an awardee also demonstrates exemplary, state-of-the-art responses to providing affordable housing or support services.
Green’s leadership has been instrumental in guiding Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg’s mission to provide affordable housing to low-income families, HRHC noted. Under her guidance, the organization has expanded its impact, building dozens of homes annually and fostering community resilience through sustainable housing initiatives.
“This award is not just a recognition of my journey but a testament to the dedication of Habitat’s team, volunteers, donors and community partners who believe in a shared vision of housing stability for all,” said Green, who is retiring from the organization at the end of the year. “Affordable housing is fundamental to building healthy communities, and I’m deeply honored to be part of this work.”
In her more than 20 years at the helm of Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg, HRHC noted Green has pioneered several innovative programs, including neighborhood revitalizations, partnerships with local governments, and new homeownership opportunities tailored to the unique needs of Hampton Roads.
The HRHC’s Annual Housing Awards highlight achievements across various sectors, celebrating those who have made significant strides in promoting affordable housing solutions throughout Hampton Roads.
In addition to Green’s award, HRHC noted Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg itself was honored at the Nov. 7 ceremony with the “Housing Partner: Special Project Award” for demonstrating outstanding commitment, effectiveness and innovation in meeting housing-related needs through its Rock the Block program in partnership with Hampton Redevelopment & Housing Authority and the City of Hampton.
The program assists homeowners, renters and landlords with their residences in targeted Hampton neighborhoods to make exterior improvements to the outside of their homes. Considered a “hand-up, not a hand-out,” all program beneficiaries pay 10-50% of the cost toward the work.
For more information about Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg and its efforts to combat housing insecurity, visit habitatpgw.org. To learn more about the HRHC, visit hamptonroadshousing.org.
