Caught Doing Good
Marine Thanked for Service With New Roof
By David Young, RCS Writer. Marine veteran gets surprise new roof. Marine Corps veteran Christopher Wilson’s 1922 childhood home in Detroit, Michigan is getting a new roof courtesy of Habitat for Humanity and local roofing contractor Rock Solid Exteriors. The home has been in the Wilson family for three ...
Veteran no Longer Needs to Dread Rainstorms After Getting a New Roof
By Kole Moxley. Toledo veteran finally gets a new roof on his home after years of asking for assistance. Marine and National Guard veteran Glenn Walker and his wife, Sheila, live in a 124-year-old home in North Toledo, Ohio, where any big rainstorm would cause multiple leaks inside of their ...
Giving Back is What It’s All About
A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply, Aurora, Illinois, volunteered at the Northern Illinois Food Bank as part of their strategic planning to give back to the community. Employees from A.C.T. Metal Deck Supply came together on May 17 to give back to others during these challenging times. Employees volunteered at the local food ...
Women Come Together to Help Build Mother Her First Home
By Kole Moxley. Over 100 women in Florida are coming together to change the lives of a Tampa mother and her son. As part of Habitat for Humanity’s annual women’s empowerment project named “Women build,” women come together and volunteer their time to construct a home for an individual or ...
A New Roof for Youth
By Lauren White. When a facility that serves youth experiencing homelessness needed a new roof, the industry stepped up to the plate. Washington County in Oregon is the second most populous county in the state, and has 2,754 houseless students, according to HomePlate Youth Services, the only drop-in and street ...
Veteran Honored for His Service With New Roof
By Cass Jacoby. 70-year-old U.S. Army veteran welcomed his third grandchild into the world a day before watching a new roof being installed on his home. Having served in the Army from 1969-87, Kevin Hughes, and his wife Kathy, are humbled to be the first recipients of a ...
An Anniversary to Remember
By Lauren White. Roofer’s date night takes a splashy turn as he risks his life to save a man trapped in a submerged truck. While driving home after celebrating their second wedding anniversary, Branden and Sierria Delk noticed something odd that caught their attention. Off the expressway, Branden ...
Dreams do Come True - Roofing Company Saves Family’s Dream Home
By Kole Moxley. After an overwhelming amount of community support, the Lenihan’s dream home stands a chance due to Guardian Roofing and their Halo Project. With a growing family, Luke and Sarah Lenihan decided to purchase their first house for their three children, Remi (6), Ryker (4) and their newborn ...
$15,000 for Food and Supplies Donated by Contractors, Company and Employees on Retreat
By IB Roof Systems. IB Roof Systems expands humanitarian efforts, partnering with the RCD Foundation to deliver food and supplies to the community of Los Cabos, Mexico. On March 2, 2022, IB Roof Systems' humanitarian, Feed the Families, event was huge. Over 400 families in need will be fed around ...
Veteran Gets Free Roof Replacement After Winning Contest
By Evelyn Witterholt. After winning the Beacon of Hope contest, this Pennsylvania veteran got their roof completely replaced for free. Alan Dragnett served for 12 years in the Army National Guard as a combat medic. The veteran from Union Dale, Pennsylvania also advocates for suicide prevention and PTSD. Last year, ...
