Beacon of Hope program provides Veterans with secure roofs
HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 11, 2024--
This Veteran’s Day, Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced the 14 grand-prize winners of its annual Beacon of Hope® program, an initiative aimed at honoring Veterans throughout North America for their service by supporting them with a brand-new roof, free of charge. Together with local roofing companies, Beacon will deliver and facilitate 14 roof replacements for Veteran and Gold Star Family homes, and community buildings serving Veterans.
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“At Beacon, we’re committed to giving back, especially to the Veterans who have bravely served our country,” said Jamie Samide, VP of Marketing, Beacon. “Through the Beacon of Hope program, Veterans who have dedicated their lives to serving others, as well as Gold Star Families will receive the security of safe, durable roofs over their heads. The installation of a new roof goes beyond home improvement. It serves as a reminder that we will never forget the sacrifices of Veterans and their families.”
Now in its sixth year, Beacon of Hope is part of Beacon’s commitment to Building Better for its Communities. The program is open to all military Veterans in the U.S. and Canada. Together with local roofing companies, Beacon will deliver and fully fund a safe, durable roof for 14 residential winners and two community buildings. The new roof will feature TRI-BUILT® products, Beacon’s high quality private label brand, and products from CertainTeed. Since launching the program in 2018, Beacon has installed over 50 roofs that helped our Veterans gain confidence and pride in their homes.
The 14 Veteran and Gold Star Family 2024 Beacon of Hope recipients are:
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Joshua K - Anderson, IN
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Brian S - Cameron Park, CA
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Carmen F - North Easton, MA
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Brian D - Attleboro, MA
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Pat C - Chicopee, MA
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Galen A - North Port, FL
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Albert B - Barefoot Bay, FL
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Dorothea W - Columbus, OH
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Jeff K - Womelsdorf, PA
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Daniel W - Boonville, MO
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Sayra W - Lincoln, NE
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Kenneth D - Wyoming MI
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Larry H – Madoc ON, Canada
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Chris B - Oromocto, NB, Canada
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VFW Post 622 - Petersburg, VA
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Sauls Bridges American Legion - Tallahassee, FL
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To learn more about Beacon of Hope, including past winners and official rules, visit go.becn.com/beaconofhope.
About Beacon
Founded in 1928, Beacon is a publicly-traded Fortune 500 company that distributes specialty building products, including roofing materials and complementary products, such as siding and waterproofing. The company operates over 580 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 7 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of nearly 100,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and service capabilities to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire project lifecycle. Beacon offers its own private label brand, TRI-BUILT®, and has a proprietary digital account management suite, Beacon PRO+®, which allows customers to manage their businesses online. Beacon’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BECN. To learn more about Beacon, please visit www.becn.com.
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INVESTOR CONTACT
Binit Sanghvi
VP, Capital Markets and Treasurer
Binit.Sanghvi@becn.com
972-369-8005
MEDIA CONTACT
Jennifer Lewis
VP, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility
Jennifer.Lewis@becn.com
571-752-1048
Source: Beacon
