The roofing community comes together for holiday giving

By Jenny Yu. 

Volunteers packed food kits that will provide holiday meals for 4,000 individuals in Northern Illinois. 

This holiday season, it’s important to remember to include those in your community who need help when checking off your gift lists. We are pleased to share a story of RoofersCoffeeShop® community members and organizations doing just that. 

On Monday, December 8, 2025, members of Raincoat Roofing teamed up with National Women in Roofing (NWIR)'s Northern Illinois Council to support the Salvation Army North and Central Illinois Division’s Holiday Food Box Packing event. The Chicago commercial roofing contractor and volunteer-based organization came together to pack 1,000 holiday food kits, each feeding four people. In total, 4,000 individuals will enjoy a holiday dinner!  

Sandy Avendano, service coordinator at Raincoat Roofing and member of NWIR, discussed the power of this event. “These kits will serve members of our community in need for the holidays, bringing warm meals and a little sprinkle of love from heart to table,” Sandy said. “Moments like this remind us of what community truly means — showing up for one another, lifting each other up and spreading hope where it’s needed most.”  

Eric Seuss, president of Raincoat Roofing, shared the impact of the giveback on Facebook, saying, “It was a humbling experience, and a reminder of how lucky I am to have the friends, family and colleagues that I have.” 

NWIR is an organization that works to advocate for and advance the careers of women in the roofing industry. In hosting events like this, they invite the whole industry into their mission of service and community.  

“We are grateful for every helping hand, proud to stand alongside this amazing organization and even prouder to say that community isn’t just what we serve — it's who we are,” Sandy stated.  

Learn more about Raincoat Roofing and find ways to get involved with the National Women in Roofing’s next opportunities to give back!