Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project Gives Back to U.S. Military Veterans
Habitat for Humanity International’s partnership with Owens Corning and their Roof Deployment Program provides a new and safe roof to honorably discharged veterans or their widows.
Muncie Habitat applied for this opportunity for Charles, a U.S. Army veteran and 2021 Muncie Habitat Partner Family. In honor of his service to our country and this special partnership, his home will receive a new roof from Bone Dry, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.
The Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project is a nationwide effort to show gratitude and honor the veterans who served our country and the families who support them. Since the inception of this program in 2016, more than 300 military members have received new roofs.
The Owens Corning Foundation is donating roofing materials and Bone Dry is donating the labor.
Charles is partnering with Muncie Habitat for Humanity to build a home on the same land as the home that he purchased from his father.
As a life-long community member, Charles has deep ties to the Muncie community. “I’ve lived in Muncie my entire life in this current home,” he explained. “For 10 years I served in the United States Army and the Army Reserves. I’ve worked with Pizza King for 35 years now. My mom and dad became very sick and I spent a lot of my time and resources taking care of them. Over the years the home started needing repairs and the costs started adding up. Eventually it would cost too much to get it repaired. I was thinking of moving out, but this place is so special to me and my family.”
Charles’ partnership with Muncie Habitat is much deeper than simply gaining a new home for himself. “Becoming a Habitat partner is exciting for me for so many reasons,” he explained. “I’m helping myself, but I also can help some other families and pick up a little handy knowledge while I put in my sweat equity hours. You’re never too old to learn!”
At the heart of Charles’ wish to rebuild on the site of his previous home, is family. “I’m the best uncle,” he said proudly. “I love my nieces and nephews. I used to have company over, but then I started doing the visiting. I’m excited to see it come back to its good days! Rebuilding this home is a way to honor my parents and it will be a legacy for them and for me. This new house will be here after I’m gone and I want to make sure it is a good home for the neighborhood.”
Charles’ home is also the 2021 Women Build Home – partially funded and constructed by teams of local women.
For more information on the Roof Deployment Project, or to learn more about how you can get involved, please contact us at roofdeployment@owenscorning.com.