Richmond, VA (July 26, 2024) – Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity (RMHFH) is pleased to announce Whitney Guthrie has been promoted to Vice President of Community Engagement.
Whitney joined Richmond Habitat in February 2012 and has significantly grown the Community Engagement department over that time. In her role, she is responsible for management of volunteer operations, as well as programs related to community engagement and outreach. She recently finished up a term as President on the board of the local Association for Volunteer Administration. Prior to joining Richmond Habitat, Whitney served as an AmeriCorps VISTA for two years at United Way of York County in Maine, and was a member of the AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps before that.
“Whitney always goes above and beyond,” RMHFH COO Matt Waring said. “Her passion for Habitat and our mission is inspiring. She’s worked hard to make Richmond Habitat a premier volunteer-led organization in the region, and she is extremely deserving of this promotion.”
About Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1976 as a nonprofit organization committed to providing safe, affordable housing opportunities across the world. Habitat for Humanity is a global nonprofit housing organization working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in approximately 70 countries. Habitat’s vision is of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. The Richmond Habitat chapter joined the affordable housing effort in 1986, serving the City of Richmond, Henrico County and Chesterfield County. Since then, Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity has built more than 390 homes for local families. Along with our partner families, generous volunteers and donors, we will continue to build homes, communities, and hope. To learn more, visit www.richmondhabitat.org.
