Companies Helping Veterans Recover from Hurricane Damage

By Karen L. Edwards, RCS Editor.  

With Louisiana being devastated by multiple hurricanes, these companies are working together to help uninsured veterans. 

Channel 7KPLC in Lake Charles, Louisiana, an area hard hit by recent hurricanes reports that Ascension Roofing and Construction, with help from Gulf Eagle Supply and Gulf Coast Construction are helping uninsured veterans with hurricane recovery and repairs through donations.  

Retired Army veteran Joyce Williams’ insurance policy had lapsed just before the storms hit. She suffered extensive damage to her home and the first step to recovery was getting the roof repaired. “The roof is nothing compared to the inside because it’s all gone. It’s gone," Williams told KPLC. “Me being able to find someone to help me because I had no insurance is a blessing.” 

Veterans AJ and Judy Mabile said that help showed up the first day after the storm passed. Retired combat veteran Dwayne Phelps said that it was nice to have someone show up to help you because it’s not easy asking for assistance. “People like me...my pride, I didn’t want to ask for help. Having somebody step up and say here it is...Let us help you was humbling.” 

Ascension Project Manager Christopher Archibald told KPLC, “They served us and now we serve them." Archibald is a veteran as well and understands the sacrifices that veterans make to serve their country. “A Veteran’s sacrifice continues to be one of the few things that bridges political party lines. We are excited to be able to be a small part of helping rebuild Lake Charles and a big part of helping rebuild this Veteran’s home.” 

Gary Maze, owner of Ascension Roofing & Construction told KPLC, “My core belief is if you’re blessed enough to have good fortune that you need to share it with others.” 

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