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Beacon expands commitment to veterans with launch of 6th annual Beacon of Hope
Nominations sought to support veterans in need of roof replacement. Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN), the leading publicly-traded wholesale distributor specializing in roofing, waterproofing and exterior products, is seeking nominations for its annual Beacon of Hope. This North American program has been expanded to award new roofs at no cost to 12 ...
Iraq War veteran wins new roof in contest
By Evelyn Witterholt. This veteran from Newnan, Georgia won a brand-new roof in the Beacon of Hope contest. Matthew Adams, an Iraq war veteran, was having major issues with his roof. After patching it a few times and finding that his repairs weren’t cutting it, he and his wife Syndel ...
Empowering future generations of builders
By Jesse Sanchez. Sutter Roofing is opening doors to opportunities in the roofing industry for high school students. Sutter Roofing, based in Sarasota, Florida, isn’t just about fixing roofs; they’re paving the way for the next generation of builders. Recently, they welcomed nearly 50 students from Riverview High School’s construction ...
Building hope while building homes
By Hannah Ford. Local Vietnam veteran gifted new roof in heartwarming donation. Michael Johnson had been wanting a new roof for a lengthy time and when he least expected it, his dream came true. After the Vietnam veteran had dedicated much of his life to his country, Schoenherr Roofing ...
Roofers fighting against Leukemia
By Hannah Ford. Overwhelming support flooded in for the granddaughter of a Certified Contractors Network employee. For over ten years, Troy Timmer has worked for Certified Contractors Network (CCN) as a dedicated employee. And over a year ago his granddaughter Ellie was unfortunately diagnosed with cancer. He had been there ...
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 ...
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