Caught Doing Good
Massachusetts Veteran Gets Financial Help For His New Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. Local organizations and programs step up to provide financial assistance for this veteran’s roof. When former Army National Guard veteran Frank learned he would get help with a loan for his new roof, he was thrilled. “It’s a homerun for me,” he told WWLP News. ...
Army Veteran Gets Much Needed Winter Roof Replacement
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. SRS Distribution and Habitat for Humanity team up to fix this Omaha veteran’s roof. George V., 82, served in the U.S. Army during the 1960s as a Morse Code Intercept Operator. Since then, he has resided in his house in Omaha, Nebraska for most of ...
Church Roof Replacement Uplifts Community
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Jacksonville, Florida church gifted a new roof, allowing for the church to carry out its mission to provide services to the community. “It's a Christmas miracle. It's the blessings of God,” the pastor and the owner of Lighthouse International Church Dr. Stanley McAllister Jr. ...
Ohio Veteran’s Leaky Roof Replaced For Free
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. The Vietnam veteran got his roof replaced thanks to Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Dexter Gray Jr. had been having issues with his roof for the last few years. The Army veteran from Elyria, Ohio served from 1967-1969 including time spent in Vietnam. He said ...
Roofing Company Gives Back to Marine Veteran
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. This Pennsylvania contracting company gives back to a veteran during their first annual Roof-a-Vet event. In Erie, Pennsylvania, Marine veteran Chris Czigler was recently honored for his service with the gift of a brand-new roof. When he he first realized needed a new roof, he ...
Air Force Veteran Wins New Roof in Giveaway
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. This Delaware veteran was surprised to find he was the first winner of the Operation Raise the Roof contest. Master Seargent Edward Holloway has led a long life of serving his country. He not only served in the Air Force for over 20 years, but ...
Look at This Good Boy!
By Cass Jacoby, RCS Reporter. Meet Roofus, SRS’s sponsored puppy for Canine Companions. Giving back has never looked cuter! SRS and Raise the Roof Foundation have partnered with Canine Companions. Canine Companions is a leading provider of service dogs, providing over 5,000 assistance dogs across the U.S. at no cost ...
Denver Nonprofit Organizations Give Army Veteran a New Roof
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. When this Army veteran needed a new roof for over a decade, these nonprofits stepped up to the plate and granted his wish. Army veteran Christopher Hayes and his family were in need of a new roof for a long time, but were unsure how ...
Three Houses Get Free Repairs Thanks to Non-profit Organization
By Evelyn Witterholt, RCS Reporter. One of the lucky homeowners got a complete roof replacement free of charge. When John Thomas’ roof was facing serious damage due to leaking, he had no idea how he would get it repaired. The leaking was coming through his ceiling and causing major damage ...
MARCO Industries Helps Organization Provide Aid to Haiti After Earthquake
By MARCO Industries. American Haitian Foundation and MARCO’s Territory Sales Manager David Lorenz set up a feeding program for earthquake victims. After the latest earthquake in Haiti, many residents do not have access to food. The tragedy has left many wondering what they can do to help. While there are ...
