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RCAW Basic Shelter Project brings a new roof — and new hope — to Tacoma widow
The RCAW Basic Shelter Project is an annual community initiative designed to help Washington residents in need of essential roofing repairs or replacements. The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is proud to announce its upcoming Basic Shelter Project taking place (weather pending) on November 10, 2025, in Tacoma, Washington. This ...
TRI-BUILT® begins nationwide search for 2025 “Top Dogs”
This annual program awards 12 dogs and their owners with $1,000 and a feature in the 2026 TRI-BUILT Top Dogs calendar. TRI-BUILT®, QXO, Inc.'s private label brand, is excited to announce the return of its TRI-BUILT Top Dogs calendar program, inviting QXO customers to showcase their loyal canine companions. This annual ...
“We really needed a win”
By Jenny Yu. Enjoy this heartwarming story of two roofing companies giving back to a veteran in need of a new roof. Bone Dry Roofing and Owens Corning have had a long supplier-contractor relationship. This past summer, they teamed up for a different kind of partnership. For ...
4 community reroofing programs
By Emma Peterson. Around the country, communities and roofers are coming together to protect their neighbors from the elements. A roof is a crucial part of protecting your home and family from the elements, but is also an expensive investment, one that can be out of reach for many ...
A special time for a common cause
By Jenny Yu. This two-day golf tournament raised nearly $2 million for charitable causes! On September 15 and 16, 2025, SRS Distribution’s charitable organization, SRS Raise the Roof Foundation, held its 12th annual Fall Charity Golf Classic at Pinehurst Resort in North Carolina. The funds raised from this event ...
Building for a cause at METALCON 2025
Steel-frame ‘barndomimium’ being constructed on show floor; then reassembled in Montana as a veterans’ retreat. Those of you attending METALCON in Las Vegas, scheduled for October 21-23, will certainly notice the construction of a steel-frame building on the show floor. METALCON and industry partners are constructing the 2,500-square-foot “barndominium” at the show, ...
Honoring our heroes with a safe home
By Emma Peterson. Check out five stories of roofing companies who went out of their way to keep our veterans safe and secure. A roof is more than just shingles and fasteners – it’s a safe home to rest and relax in after a long day. But for many of ...
Supplies, smiles and spirit: Our first community giveback event
By Dani Sheehan. Though our crew is spread across the country, this school supply drive showed the power of connection and collaboration. This year marked the inaugural school supply drive organized by The Coffee Shops™ crew. What started as a small idea quickly grew into a multi-state effort, with crew ...
A safe place to call home
By Jenny Yu. Three veterans and a Veteran of Foreign Wars post receive new roofs, free of charge. A staple of the community 90-year-old Shelley Cleaver of Jacksonville, Texas, is a Korean War veteran and a member of the local VFW for decades. For years, Shelley’s roof had issues ...
Giving back during back-to-school season
By Jenny Yu. Three roofing companies donate to their communities while students return to classrooms. As carpools and packed lunches reenter the daily routine, these roofing companies are taking the opportunity to help those in need. After tragedy, a community comes together At the Eddington Center in Asheville, North ...
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