National Women in Roofing Oregon Council Provides New Roof For Project Homeless Connect

NWiR Oregon Council has partnered with the Home Builders Foundation to provide a much needed new roof on the Project Homeless Connect Day Center Building.

The National Women in Roofing Oregon Council (NWiR) is pleased to announce their partnership with the Home Building Foundation (HBF) once again. They have partnered with many projects over the years and this summer they are kicking it off with Project Homeless Connect of Washington County. The project consisted of a 2 layer tear off, rafter and overhang replacement plus a full resheet before installing the new roof. We had 12 roofers show up to install and many other companies represented in other areas, such as, material donation, equipment, disposal, food and water donation, and a lot of ground clean up. We are so thankful to have an amazing group who values these projects.

Brenda Ketah is the executive director for the Home building Foundation. She had these words to offer. “Home Building Foundation-HomeAid Portland is thrilled to work with National Women in Roofing on another shelter project. The volunteers are fantastic to work with and every detail is planned and organized. We are very appreciative of this partnership and can’t wait for the next one!”

Stephanie Baird, General Manager for Bliss Roofing, is the Community Outreach Chair for the Oregon Council of NWiR and she was the main contact who coordinated these efforts. She gave an update to the council on June 8th that the project had been completed. Baird said, “What an amazing way to spend National Roofing Week by partnering with the Home Building Foundation to gift a new roof to Project Homeless Connect of Washington County! ….Our roofing gift is valued at $35,000.00 and was only possible due to the contributions and collaboration of many!”

The following companies all helped make this project possible: Owens Corning Roofing, Dealers Supply Company, Bliss Roofing,inc, Stalcup Roofing & Construction LLC, Solid Roofing NW, Malarkey Roofing Products, SA Roofing, Raindrop Roofing Northwest, Roofline Supply & Delivery Lake Oswego, Integrity Insurance & Bonding Inc., and Cool Roof Rating Council. Project Homeless Connect Washington County has recently opened a daytime resource center for people experiencing homelessness in Hillsboro and Washington County. The Day Center is a navigational base for PHC to conduct street outreach, provide meals, clothing and other resources to people living on the streets of Hillsboro.

Details of the Day Center:

• Shelter in downtown Hillsboro operated by Project Homeless Connect Washington County
• HBF committed to the project in Summer of 2022 to help renovate the shelter with a $37,500 grant and estimate bringing in $200,000 of in-kind resources from the building community.
• The current shelter renovation project will focus on revamping the interior, modernizing and enlarging the bathrooms and laundry areas, updating appliances and improving accessibility and security of the space.
• Additionally, HBF is working with local school groups to build outbuildings and fencing around the perimeter.

Currently HBF is seeking volunteers to help paint, build fencing and install landscaping to improve the space so that the shelter has a welcome feel for houseless friends of the shelter as well as our community neighbors! For more information contact Home Builders Foundation Project Manager, Chris McDowell at chrism@hbapdx.org or 504-644-8118.

About National Women in Roofing

National Women in Roofing (NWIR) is a volunteer-based organization that supports and advances the careers of women roofing professionals. We provide networking, mentoring, education and recruitment opportunities from the rooftop to the boardroom, for the young professional at the start of her career to the seasoned manager in the executive suite. Through our commitment to connect and empower women in roofing, we contribute to the overall betterment and professionalism of the roofing industry. Learn more at www.nationalwomeninroofing.com.