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Roofing Alliance 2022-23 Annual Report Highlights Education, Philanthropic Efforts

Initiatives from prior year include 16 new and renewal scholarships and university certification program

November 24, 2023

The Roofing Alliance's report shines a spotlight on the organization’s funding initiatives, membership, communications, awards, student competition and more.

Distributor News

ABC Supply Co. Inc. Expects to Hire 400 Veterans in 2023

Company anticipates surpassing previous goal in 2022 of hiring one veteran per day

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 14, 2023

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ABC Supply Co. states it is expecting to surpass its previous goal in 2022 of hiring one veteran per day with its current hiring rate.

Philanthropy News

Beacon Gifts New Roofs to Homes and Community Centers for Vets in Need

‘Beacon of Hope’ program will provide 10 individuals and organizations with new roofs in honor of Veterans Day

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 10, 2023

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Beacon honors Veterans Day by announcing Beacon of Hope winners, providing 10 military veterans with new roofs.

Freedom Roofing, Windows and Siding of Ohio co-owner Brady Donnell with U.S. Army veteran Steven Ickes

Roofing Professionals Provide Roofs ‘On the House’ in 2023

Roofing contractors, distributors and manufacturers gave back to veterans and deserving causes throughout the year

Chris Gray

November 10, 2023

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Roofing contractors, distributors and manufacturers went above and beyond to give back to veterans and other deserving causes in the past year.

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Giving Back

Owens Corning’s Roof Deployment Project Crosses Milestone of Providing 500 Free Roofs to U.S. Veterans

Since 2016, Owens Corning has worked with contractors to install new roofs for veterans

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 7, 2023

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To date, Owens Corning has helped install free roofs for veterans in need across 41 states with a total estimated value of more than $5 million.

Giving Back and Giving Thanks

The synergy between the roofing industry and our nation’s veterans is strong and continues to grow

Art Aisner

November 3, 2023

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In November's Roofing Contractor magazine, Editor-in-Chief Art Aisner touches upon the grace that embodies the roofing industry and the synergies between roofing and our nation’s veterans; it is strong and continues to grow.

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Philanthropic News

GAF Donates Materials for New Roof at Illinois Mental Health Center

Donation part of GAF Community Matters initiative

Chris Gray

October 26, 2023

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GAF supported a mental health and recovery center in Peru, Ill., the location of its fifth polyiso plant, as part of its GAF Community Matters initiative by donating materials for a new roof.

Giving Back

Guy Roofing Introduces 'Roofs for Heroes' Program for Military Veterans in Need

Program to give military veterans new roofs free of charge

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 16, 2023

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Guy Roofing's bi-annual "Roofs for Heroes" program will award deserving military veterans with an all-expense paid roof.

Philanthropy News

BluSky Philanthropic Event Raises $140,000 for ALS Research

Since 2018, the tournament has raised a total of $638,000 for the Miller Lab at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 13, 2023

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The Rakers Classic is the Lyle Rakers Charitable Foundation’s signature fundraising event, and BluSky is a major supporter year after year.

Philanthropy News

METALCON Helps Las Vegas-Area Veterans

Roofing Contractor Staff

September 21, 2023

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For its annual giving back initiative, METALCON has partnered with the Semper Fi & America’s Fund to help veterans in all branches of the military in the Las Vegas area.