By Kole Moxley, RCS Intern. After a tough year due to the pandemic, South Hills Community Church receives a new roof. South Hills Community Church has been helping its local community for over 23 years. Like many non-profits who rely on generous donations from others, the church struggled financially during ...
By David Young, RCS Writer. Marine veteran gets surprise new roof. Marine Corps veteran Christopher Wilson’s 1922 childhood home in Detroit, Michigan is getting a new roof courtesy of Habitat for Humanity and local roofing contractor Rock Solid Exteriors. The home has been in the Wilson family for three generations. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...