Beacon of Hope veterans’ contest narrowed to finalists
Beacon Roofing has revealed its 10 finalists in its first annual Beacon of Hope contest, a nationwide contest awarding deserving veteran homeowners with new roofs.
The public can vote for their favorite finalists now through Nov. 1, 2019. Beacon plans to award new roofs to five finalists with the five runners-up receiving $1,000 to help complete necessary repairs.
“We received dozens of stories about Veterans facing hardships including financial issues, unemployment, health-related issues and so many more,” said Jamie Samide, Beacon’s vice president of marketing. “Beacon of Hope was created to give back to our Veterans who could use some assistance with a basic necessity: a safe place to live. We hope the public is inspired by their stories and will help us in our efforts to provide these Vets with a ‘Beacon of Hope’.”
The Beacon of Hope contest finalists include:
Beacon will announce the winners and runners-up on Veterans Day.
The public can vote for their favorite finalists now through Nov. 1, 2019. Beacon plans to award new roofs to five finalists with the five runners-up receiving $1,000 to help complete necessary repairs.
“We received dozens of stories about Veterans facing hardships including financial issues, unemployment, health-related issues and so many more,” said Jamie Samide, Beacon’s vice president of marketing. “Beacon of Hope was created to give back to our Veterans who could use some assistance with a basic necessity: a safe place to live. We hope the public is inspired by their stories and will help us in our efforts to provide these Vets with a ‘Beacon of Hope’.”
The Beacon of Hope contest finalists include:
- Lori Lee A. – Turner Falls, Mass.
- Galen A. – North Port, Fla.
- Donald A. – Redford, Mich.
- John B. – Albuquerque, N.M.
- Madison B. – Woodbury, Minn.
- Betty F. – Suffolk, Va.
- Robert H. – Bremerton, Wash.
- Rodney O. – Plant City, Fla.
- Michael S. – Overland Park, Kan.
- Ralph S. - Church Hill, Tenn.
Beacon will announce the winners and runners-up on Veterans Day.