Caught Doing Good
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, ...
Louisiana Veteran Gifted a New Roof After 30 Years Without Repairs
By Evelyn Witterholt. Thanks to the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project and a local contracting company, this veteran no longer has to worry about the roof over his head. Alvin Petry served in Vietnam for two years and was recently thanked for his service with a brand-new roof. The veteran ...
Gulf War Veteran Gets his Leaky Roof Fixed for Free
By Evelyn Witterholt. The navy veteran was thankful to get his roof repaired thanks to a partnership between two roofing companies and Habitat for Humanity. James Wright is a Gulf War navy veteran who served as a helicopter mechanic for two decades. While he is originally from Alabama, he bought ...
Family Struggling With Medical Bills Gifted Free Roof
By Cass Jacoby. Arizona family with youngest battling cancer receives a roof replacement just in time for Christmas. Joe and Nicole Pontarelli noticed the cracks in their garage ceiling not long after closing on their home in Chandler, Arizona. However, those cracks would look small in comparison to their ...
