Beacon of Hope returns

Beacon, the roofing and building products distributor, announced that it accepting nominations for its annual Beacon of Hope contest.

Now in its fourth year, the contest asks people from across the U.S. and Canada to nominate deserving Veterans whose roofs are in dire need of replacement.

Beacon said it takes great pride in joining with community and roofing industry partners to witness the transformation of selected Veterans’ lives as they regain confidence in the safety of their homes.

“It’s imperative that we support our nation’s Veterans, as their sacrifice extends far past their time serving,” said Jonathan Bennett, Beacon’s chief commercial officer. “Veterans face many challenges after returning home from service. Having a safe, respectful place to call home is critical to ensuring their future, which is why we created the Beacon of Hope. We urge the public to honor all deserving Veterans by nominating them for an opportunity to receive a new roof.”

Through Oct. 7 the public can nominate a U.S. or Canadian veteran at the Beacon of Hope website or submit an e-mail to [email protected]. 

Nominations must include a photo and short biography of the Veteran, which includes their military branch, years of service and why the nominee is deserving of a new roof. 

All veterans, active military, and retirees are eligible for nomination. 

A panel will select 10 winners to receive a roof replacement on behalf of Beacon.

Based in Herndon, Va., Beacon operates over 400 branches throughout all 50 states and 6 provinces in Canada. According to Beacon, it serves about 90,000 customers.