Lansing intentions (LINCS), a program that supports adults with disabilities, recently received a new roof thanks to a collaboration between ACME Home Exteriors, Habitat for Humanity Capital Region and GAF, North America's largest manufacturer of roofers.
The LINCS program enables residents to live as independently as possible and offer a strong community network and comprehensive, personal services in order to create a nourishing environment in which individuals can thrive. The donation strengthens the mission of LincS to offer safe and supportive apartments and to expand the opportunities for the residents to live more independently.
The team completed a complete roof replacement in a house in Lincs, which was currently being renovated by Habitat for Humanity Capital region. The comprehensive project includes: removal of three layers of old roofs, including original wooden shingles, installation of new roofing and completion of the final roof installation with materials that were donated by GAF.
The upgrade dealt with the aging state of the previous roof and ensured the long -term structural integrity and safety of the house for future residents. The local suppliers Eikenhout and Sunrise also helped to make the project a success.
The renovated house will soon welcome new, lifelong tenants – adults with intellectuals and developmental disorders – who carry out the capacity of Lincs for a safe, supportive apartment.
All cost savings resulting from this donation will be forwarded to other LINCS initiatives, including: conversion of a donated free property in the neighborhood into a community meeting point and garden; COmpleting essential security upgrades and timely maintenance of two existing residences; and BThe positive effects of the program in the entire community.
Acme Home Exteriors installed the new roof with materials donated by GAF. This collaboration is part of the GAF social import initiative, GAF Community Matters, which focuses on making a positive difference as neighbors and partners in the community by using expertise, resources and products to build resilient communities.
“It's about more than one roof – it is about showing how the cooperation between organizations really causes people's lives,” said Dan Smeak, owner of ACME Home Exteriors.