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Building a cycle of support
By Emma Peterson. A local contractor and community brought Richard Whitmer a new roof and renewed hope. Vietnam veteran Richard Whitmer has been having a rough time. The 74-year-old lost his wife to COVID-19 and has been living on Social Security with a disability. It all came to a head ...
Family owned Guardian Roofing is now accepting nominations for the 2024 HALO Project
Annual contest contributes to the community by gifting a new roof to a deserving local family Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation, a family-owned business in Auburn, has for decades had a deep-rooted commitment to community and social responsibility. The pinnacle of their dedication materialized in 2018 with the launch of the ...
A new roof at no cost for an Army veteran
By Emma Peterson. Purple Heart Homes, TCL Roofing and Owens Corning come together to keep U.S. Army veteran Jim Ward and his wife safe and dry. Jim and Sherry Ward knew they needed a new roof, but what they didn’t know was how they could make that happen. Sherry told ...
Polyglass partners with the Dolphin’s Challenge Cancer for the eighth year in a row
Polyglass U.S.A., Inc.’s partnership with Dolphins Challenge Cancer marks a philanthropy and community support milestone. On Saturday, February 24, Polyglass U.S.A., Inc, a leading manufacturer of roofing and waterproofing solutions, partnered for the eighth consecutive year with the Dolphin’s Challenge Cancer (DCC) at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. ...
Virginia U.S. Army veteran receives new roof
By Emma Peterson. The Roof Deployment Program supports veterans like Ronald Pendleton in need. Ronald Pendleton lives in his family’s home in Millwood, Virginia, which is more than 100 years old. Originally built with a tin roof, the home has once been redone with shingles. However, since then, it hasn’t ...
SPRI Participants Build and Donate 25 Bicycles to Local Youth
SPRI members took part in bike building activities organized through Wish for Wheels during annual conference this January. At SPRI’s 42nd Annual Conference & Business Meeting in Clearwater, Florida, (Jan 12-14), members of the trade association, which represents the manufacturers of single-ply roofing systems and related component materials, spent time giving ...
Building a better future: A commitment to philanthropy in the roofing industry
By Dani Sheehan. After another season of giving, Trent Cotney shared insights on the significance of industry associations and his vision for future advancements. Over the last several years, RCS Influencer and partner at Adams and Reese, Trent Cotney, has made it his mission to give back to the roofing ...
Holiday heroes keep a family safe and sound for the holidays
By Emma Peterson. The best gift this holiday season came to this mom of four in the form of a free roof. DryHome Roofing and Siding in Northern Virginia hosted their 21st annual Free Roof for the Holidays program last December. They have served their community for over 35 ...
Making change across communities one roof at a time
By Emma Peterson. Everyone deserves to have a roof over their heads. In these four stories, roofing companies and organizations make that a reality for people in their community. A new roof is a huge investment, and one that cannot be pushed aside or ignored. But it is unfortunately ...
The Roof Deployment Project is keeping our veterans safe this winter
By Emma Peterson. For U.S. army veteran Martin Thompson and his wife Carol Maddox, receiving a new roof on a Monday morning was a dream come true. A $42,000 price tag for a new roof is out of many people’s budgets, including Martin and Carol who didn’t know how ...
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