Caught Doing Good
Women Come Together to Help Build Mother Her First Home
By Kole Moxley, RCS Intern. 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 ...
A New Roof for Youth
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. 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 ...
Veteran Honored for His Service With New Roof
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. 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 ...
A Time of Giving at Hunter Panels
Portland company helps to make local, national and world impact. Hunter Panels, a company headquartered in Portland, Maine, is making the most of the giving spirit, creating an impact in the U.S. and beyond in a time where resources and manpower are tight. Eric Lipson of DecaDome headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan ...
An Anniversary to Remember
By Lauren White, RCS Editor. 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 ...
Dreams do Come True - Roofing Company Saves Family’s Dream Home
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 son Reuben with ...
Veteran Wins Free Roof Replacement in Contest
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. After winning the Beacon of Hope contest, this Army combat medic veteran got his 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 ...
Leaping Past the Digital Divide
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Leap is passionate about empowering and educating local youth to use and have access to technology, proven by their partnership with the Boys and Girls Club. It is no secret that Baltimore youth experience a digital divide. As technology continues to transform our world, it becomes ...
This Roofing Manufacturing Plant Gives Back
By Johns Manville. The JM Texas plant decided to help out their local community with generous holiday donations. At Johns Manville, we always want to make a meaningful connection with the communities we serve. That’s why this last holiday season, our new plant in Hillsboro, Texas donated toys and jackets ...
Louisiana Veteran Gifted a New Roof After 30 Years Without Repairs
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. 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. ...
