Caught Doing Good
3 heartwarming stories of contractors giving back
By Emma Peterson. These contractors wanted to give back to their communities, and they did so in the best way they knew how – roofing! Home improvements are big investments that often get put on the backburner because of more urgent needs. It can be hard to get to ...
Roofs from the Heart Collaborates with GAF to Provide Full Roof Replacement for Delaware Family
A retired military teacher receives a new roof at no cost thanks to the collaboration of Roofs from the Heart, GAF and a Delaware general contractor, G. Fedale Roofing and Siding. In partnership with GAF and G. Fedale Roofing and Siding, Roofs from the Heart recently installed a new roof for ...
Going above and beyond a roof
By Emma Peterson. Learn how these two homeowners’ communities went the extra mile for them and their homes. Randolphe Lewis in Caroline County, Virginia The last thing Randolphe was expecting was his neighbors contacting American Home Contractors on his behalf to make sure he was safe and dry through the ...
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. ...
Warming hearts in the name of roofing
By Dani Sheehan. Take a moment to appreciate the warmth that comes from a caring community and an industry that believes in roofing with heart. In a heartwarming conclusion to Weatherproofing Technologies Incorporated (WTI)’s “Warm Up With a New Jacket” giveaway that ran throughout November and December 2023, Ricky from ...
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 ...
