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Saving a deserving veteran from a leaky roof
By Hannah Ford. Vettes for Vets teamed up with a roofing company and distributor to replace this Florida veteran’s roof. Since purchasing his home in 2019, Christopher Preveziotis had been experiencing trouble with his roof. This spring the national nonprofit Vettes for Vets stepped in to help him with his ...
Championing women and supporting local communities
By Dani Sheehan. She Build provides critical repairs for women-headed households and women-focused community spaces to empower women to maintain safe and healthy homes, make a difference in their communities and build a supportive community network. On April 27, 2024, the National Women in Roofing (NWIR) Seattle Council got together ...
United under one roof
By Hannah Ford. Local roofers come together to restore a veteran’s roof. In an honorable act of kindness, AmeriPro Roofing and Owens Corning joined together to give back to a deserving veteran and member of the Fremont County community in Colorado, John Lemons. Upkeep of a home can be ...
Beacon of Hope provides new roof and renewed hope for Pittsburgh military family
By Jesse Sanchez. Renewed hope blossoms as Beacon of Hope initiative gifts new roof to this Pittsburgh military family, showcasing the transformative impact of community support. In the heart of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, a ray of hope shone brightly for the Hika family as they received a new roof through ...
Navy veteran gifted $18K roof, ending 15-year struggle
By Jesse Sanchez. The Toledo community came together to help Navy vet Willie Howard put a new roof over his head and end his 15-year struggle. In a heartwarming tale of community support and generosity, Navy veteran Willie Howard of Toledo, Ohio is finally seeing an end to his 15-year ...
Renewed space and renewed hope
By Emma Peterson. Volunteers from NWIR, Bliss Roofing, Mountainwood Homes, Lennar and more come together to support Project Homeless Connect’s mission. Project Homeless Connect (PHC) began in 2006 with Kim Marshall Gordon and her mission of helping the unhoused populations in Washington County, Oregon. Today, PHC operates a street outreach ...
Helping veterans one paw at a time
By Evelyn Witterholt. Hear from veterans about their experience with K9s For Warriors. Grab your tissues! Our latest Coffee Conversations is one of our most moving episodes to date. During this episode, sponsored by Beacon Building Products and TRI-BUILT®, we shine a spotlight on K9s For Warriors, an organization that ...
Introducing the Heroes Havens program!
By Emma Peterson. A new initiative from Habitat for Humanity is keeping veterans under safe roofs. Heroes Havens is a new program that gives back to the veterans who have given so much to protect our country. The initiative is spearheaded Habitat for Humanity in Transylvania County, Brevard, North Carolina. ...
That’s a wrap on Project Reroof 2023!
By Emma Peterson. Brought together on one project, people from across the industry made this reroof a success! Every year, the Southern California Roofing Contractors Association (RCASoCal) brings their local industry together onto a collaborative, community-based project! The first of these projects was in 1989, with the reroof of Sierra ...
Protecting the homes of those who protect our country
By Emma Peterson. The Roof for Heroes initiative meets veterans where they are and helps them rebuild. Winter can be a challenging time for anyone, especially those who need roof repairs. These repairs are a necessity to keep those inside the home protected through the challenging weather hazards of ...
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