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Veteran's Art Center in Grand Junction, Colo.

Giving Back

Roofers, Community Step Up to Reroof Colorado Veterans Art Center

Roofing materials stolen, then recovered after community spreads the word

Chris Gray, editor of Roofing Contractor and Roofing Supply Pro

April 18, 2025

Local roofers and the Grand Junction community rallied to help a nonprofit fix its roof — and recover stolen materials — after a surge of online support.

Get Ready for lIBEC 2025

IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 6-9, in Orlando, Fla.

Jill Bloom

Lindsay Lewis

February 26, 2025

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IIBEC’s Convention & Trade Show is coming up March 6-9, in Orlando, Fla. We sat down with IIBEC’s EVP and CEO Brian Pallasch to highlight what attendees can expect to see at this year’s show.

Burns and Scalo Roofing honored Navy veteran Tim Nicotra with a free roof replacement.

Community Matters

Burns and Scalo Roofing Provides Free Roof Replacement for Local Veteran in Need

Roofing Contractor Staff

January 3, 2025

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Burns and Scalo Roofing replaced the roof of Navy veteran Tim Nicotra through its Roofs for the Red, White, and Blue program, honoring his 22 years of military service.

A Minnesota veteran reached for help with his roof and GAF collaborated to replace it.

Philanthropy News

GAF Partners with Vets and Trade Groups, Local Contractor to Replace Roof

Minnesota veteran’s group, trade organization and local contractor to replace one vet’s roof

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 26, 2024

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GAF teamed up with the Contractors Association of Minnesota, the Disabled American Veterans Foundation, and Four Seasons Energy Efficient Roofing to install a new roof for a veteran in need.

The U.S. Navy’s new combat ship, the USS Beloit (pictured).

American Pride

ABC Supply Co. Supports Commissioning of USS Beloit

Company continues its commitment to the US military as an Admiral Level donor

Roofing Contractor Staff

December 11, 2024

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ABC Supply Co. sponsored the USS Beloit (LCS 29) commissioning, honoring its Beloit, Wisc. roots and supporting veterans and service members.

Giving Back

Beacon Announces 14 Veterans as New Roof Recipients for Beacon of Hope Program

Roofing Contractor Staff

November 13, 2024

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Beacon will deliver and facilitate 14 roof replacements for veteran and Gold Star Family homes, and community buildings serving veterans, through its 2024 Beacon of Hope program.

Two men from Ironclad Construction holding a large check for $3,500 to Warriors Never Give Up, a nonprofit offering hunting and fishing outings for veterans

Giving Back, Giving Thanks

Roofing Contractors Spread Joy in Stressful 2024

Roofing contractors and their partners are spreading joy to their communities in an otherwise stressful year

Chris Gray

November 11, 2024

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In a year where an election and international conflict are causing extra stress, roofing companies are finding ways to give back and help others in their communities.

from left to right: Pat Conder, TAMKO Building Products; Dennis Bresette, principal, Green River Roofing; Miki Reinier, Beacon Building Products; Jason Seura, principal, Green River Roofing, and; Brian Borgard, TAMKO Building Products.

Contractor Profile: Green River Roofing & Construction

Green River is part of a small band of contractors that keeps the roofs tip-top for the U.S. military

Bryan Gottlieb

November 1, 2024

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Meet Dennis Bresette and Jason Seura, principals of Lee's Summit, Mo.-based Green River Roofing & Construction, a residential and commercial contracting firm that earns about 90% of its revenue from residential roofing jobs on U.S. military bases.

US LBM raises funds for Gary Sinese Foundation.

Giving Back

US LBM Foundation Raises $2.75 Million for Gary Sinise Foundation

Funds to go toward RISE program that builds smart homes for severely wounded veterans

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 30, 2024

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The US LBM Foundation raised over $2.75 million at its annual golf tournament to support veterans, youth sports, organ donation, and disaster relief, with three R.I.S.E. home recipients attending.

LP and the LP Foundation recognized as national partners of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E Program (Photo: Business Wire)

Community Matters

LP Building Solutions Expands Support of Gary Sinise Foundation

LP Foundation provides siding required for construction of specially adapted homes for wounded vets and others

Roofing Contractor Staff

October 1, 2024

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LP Building Solutions has expanded its partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, donating LP SmartSide Trim and Siding for the mortgage-free homes built for wounded veterans through the foundation’s R.I.S.E. program.