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 year’s project will help Mary, a 74-year-old widow whose roof is in severe disrepair — literally falling apart, with sections missing shingles entirely.

Thanks to the generosity and compassion of local roofing professionals, Mary’s home will soon be safe, dry and secure again.

Jonathan & Melissa Baldivino, Roofscapes NW, Inc., a family-owned roofing company, has stepped up to lead the charge, donating their time and skilled crew to complete the installation. They are joined by an incredible group of partners, including PABCO Roofing Products, Velux America, ABC Supply, State Roofing & Exteriors, Drain-Pro and IBA, who have all donated materials and resources to make this project possible.

“This is what our industry is all about — coming together to protect and uplift members of our community,” said Justin Shirley, RCAW president. “Mary’s story reminds us why the RCAW Basic Shelter program exists: to provide the most basic need — shelter — for those who truly need it.”

Mary, who has lived in her Tacoma home for decades, shared that her late husband always took care of home maintenance. Since his passing, she’s done her best to keep up, but the roof became more than she could manage. “I’m just so grateful,” she said softly. “This home means everything to me. Having a roof that’s safe again makes it feel like home.”

The RCAW Basic Shelter Project is an annual community initiative designed to help Washington residents in need of essential roofing repairs or replacements. Through the support of RCAW members and generous industry partners, the program continues to make a lasting impact — one roof, one family, one act of kindness at a time.

About RCAW

The Roofing Contractors Association of Washington (RCAW) is a nonprofit 501(c)(6) organization dedicated to advancing the roofing industry through education, advocacy, safety and community service. Established in 1965, RCAW represents roofing professionals across Washington State who are committed to the highest standards of quality, integrity and craftsmanship.