Caught Doing Good
Three Houses Get Free Repairs Thanks to Non-profit Organization
By Evelyn Witterholt. One of the lucky homeowners got a complete roof replacement free of charge. When John Thomas’ roof was facing serious damage due to leaking, he had no idea how he would get it repaired. The leaking was coming through his ceiling and causing major damage to the ...
Massachusetts Veteran Gets Financial Help For His New Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. Local organizations and programs step up to provide financial assistance for this veteran’s roof. When former Army National Guard veteran Frank learned he would get help with a loan for his new roof, he was thrilled. “It’s a homerun for me,” he told WWLP News. The 78-year-old ...
Denver Nonprofit Organizations Give Army Veteran a New Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt. When this Army veteran needed a new roof for over a decade, these nonprofits stepped up to the plate and granted his wish. Army veteran Christopher Hayes and his family were in need of a new roof for a long time, but were unsure how they could ...
Army Veteran Gets Much Needed Winter Roof Replacement
By Evelyn Witterholt. SRS Distribution and Habitat for Humanity team up to fix this Omaha veteran’s roof. George V., 82, served in the U.S. Army during the 1960s as a Morse Code Intercept Operator. Since then, he has resided in his house in Omaha, Nebraska for most of his life. ...
Church Roof Replacement Uplifts Community
By Cass Jacoby. Jacksonville, Florida church gifted a new roof, allowing for the church to carry out its mission to provide services to the community. “It's a Christmas miracle. It's the blessings of God,” the pastor and the owner of Lighthouse International Church Dr. Stanley McAllister Jr. tells First ...
Air Force Veteran Wins New Roof in Giveaway
By Evelyn Witterholt. This Delaware veteran was surprised to find he was the first winner of the Operation Raise the Roof contest. Master Seargent Edward Holloway has led a long life of serving his country. He not only served in the Air Force for over 20 years, but he also ...
Massachusetts Resident Gifted a New Roof for Her 101st Birthday
By Evelyn Witterholt. Local roofing company follows through on a promise they made to Mabel Lemieux over five years ago. In 2016, Mabel Lemieux of Southwick, Massachusetts got her roof inspected by Adam Quenneville Roofing after noticing it looked a little worn. Although the roof looked like it was in ...
Shelter for Wildfire Victims Receives Help From Roofing Company After Major Storm
By Evelyn Witterholt. When the roof of a Grass Valley nonprofit shelter began to collapse, MEC Roofing sent them immediate help. H.O.P.E Outreach is a California nonprofit organization that helps residents who are recovering from disasters, such as the recent summer wildfires in California. One of the ways they help ...
Vietnam Veteran Gifted a New Roof From Their Community
By Evelyn Witterholt. Cheboygan local contractors and veterans’ organizations team up to replace the roof for a Vietnam veteran. Michigan veteran who goes by the nickname “Lee” had been in desperate need of a new roof. Lee, who served several tours in Vietnam, has been battling cancer and couldn’t ...
Roof Manufacturer Partners With Habitat for Humanity to Build Home in 5 Days
By Evelyn Witterholt. Alabama resident becomes a first-time homeowner thanks to GAF and Habitat for Humanity. Verna Smith from Tuscaloosa, Alabama has always wanted a house of her own, but faced many housing difficulties in the past. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity and their partnership with GAF, Verna’s dream is ...
