Maine veteran receives new roof thanks to special collaboration

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) – Another Maine veteran has received a new roof thanks to a special collaboration.

Roofing specialist company Smith Builders has partnered with Maine Veterans Project while receiving donations from GAF Roofing in order to help restore veterans rooftops, free of charge.

The collaboration started last year and is part of the Roofs for Heroes Installation, which nominates four local veterans in need.

Joshua Devou of Smith Builders and Doc Goodwin of Maine Veterans Project spent the day at the home of 95-year-old George Newhall in Bangor, a World War II veteran.

“It’s a great service that we’re happy to provide it helps give back to those that served our country and are your roof is really the foundation of the structure of your home. If you have a leaky roof, it can cause more problems down the line. So we’re happy to provide and save the veteran a significant expense,” said Devoe, Smith Builders marketing and media manager.

“It’s no secret right now that everything’s more expensive. People are barely able to afford groceries when it comes down to something big like a roof. I think programs like this are absolutely vital for those people that wouldn’t otherwise be able to do it. With regards to mental health. It’s amazing to see the smiles on these folks faces when they see that this gift has been given and the difference it’ll make in their lives,” said Goodwin, Maine Veterans Project president.

Earlier this month, a veteran in Eddington also received a new roof thanks to the Roof for Heroes Installation.

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