The Holidays are not easy for anyone. While some perform a mad dash to find the perfect gifts, get them shipped on time, prepare the house, and of course, the Holiday meal, others still, have no Holiday meal. Instead they may be struggling just to pay the bills, let alone buy a single present, or even a Thanksgiving turkey.
And it is stories like this ? approximately 20 percent of Americans relate to not being able to afford food at some point in the past year, according to a 2012 Gallup Poll ? that inspired a joint effort between ASAP roofing, Meridian Health Center and ACS Lift Food Bank in Denver, Colorado.
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Meridian Health Center began the effort by soliciting donations from several stores across the community. Several stores, including Walmart, sold turkeys, stuffing, gravy and all the trimmings at a steep discount. All said and done, 130 full dinners where collected, and with the help of ASAP roofing, delivered on a flatbed trailer to the ACS food bank where they can be prepared.
But ASAP roofing wasn?t done there. According to Kirk McCoy, the company?s CEO, ?It?s just something we feel we have a responsibility to do ? to help those in need, whether it means replacing a roof before winter sets in, repairing siding and windows so the home will be warm, or feeding those who can?t afford a nice Thanksgiving dinner.?
Since the company?s inception, they have contributed to many community efforts, includingalocal food drives, Habitat for Humanity, and improved environmental roofing practices ? they supported the recent legislation that included upgraded LEED standards for Federal buildings and substantial renovation projects, as well as the Green Buildings Council and the Energy Policy Act of 2005.
Looking forward, the company plans to continue advocating for best roofing practices, as well as stellar customer service ? even when it means delivering Holiday meals.
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Written byaNick Dorotik
nick@asap-claims.com