Back in July, M&M Home Remodeling Services hear of a family who was going through a very tough situation and was needing help. The Neubauers had just purchased an old farm home that was built in 1895, they would turn it into their dream home! Soon after they purchased the property Mike had a farming accident which left him in critical condition. Morgan his wife was unsure of how they were going to get the home ready for her family, with Mike in the hospital and with six children. As you can imagine the stress the family was feeling was overwhelming. It was at this point where M&M alongside other amazing people from their community step forward to help keep their dream alive. It was a wonderful thing to see, a community coming together to help a family in need. M&M Home Remodeling Services sent out a crew to put in a new roof on the home. Take a look at some of the work M&M Home Remodeling Services and other members of the community completed as they make their dream home a reality!

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On Monday, June 21 at 11 am CST, the Swanson family were joined at their house by members of M&M Home Remodeling Services and Owens Corning to officially accept the free roof replacement in a grand way.

“The shut-down began, and our friends and families were told to work from home. My husband and I continued to drive deserted roads to our own workplaces as a police officer and a nurse. We had new protocols daily, regulations updated by the hour, and a newborn at home,” said Samantha Swanson in her submission essay.

Local roofing contractor, M&M Home Remodeling Services, in partnership with national shingle manufacturer, Owens Corning® Roofing, ignited a roof giveaway contest on social media in April for a resident in Arlington Heights affected in any way by COVID-19.

“Our goal in holding this contract was to lift the spirits of community members who survived, thrived, and wore superhero capes throughout the thick of COVID-19,” says Nick Yadron, President and CEO of M&M Home Remodeling Services.

The roofing contractor received over 150 online submissions from healthcare workers, essential workers, frontline workers, families, employees, and individuals whose day-to-day activities shifted drastically and experienced ongoing uncertainty of what the next day would hold.

“We’re still in shock from the Facebook Live announcement,” said Swanson. “We thought we were joining a Live announcement with other contestants and quickly found we were the only contestants on the Live! Winning this roof means more to our family than we can put into words.”

The Pandemic certainly proved to be difficult for the community of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and the country as a whole. It’s the goal of M&M Home Remodeling Services and Owens Corning Roofing to reward someone who embodies American heroism and stepped up to the front lines when many were asked to stay home and avoid exposure.

About M&M Home Remodeling Services

Proudly serving Chicago and NW Indiana since 1976 and now America’s Top 100 Roofing Contractor, M&M Home Remodeling specializes in exterior solutions, including roofing, windows, siding, and more. A true family-owned and operated business with three locations, Crete, IL, Arlington Heights, IL and Crown Point, IN, the company is founded on fundamental values of drive, integrity, growth, and generosity along with the expectation of providing a supreme level of customer service that truly differentiates M&M Home Remodeling Services. For more information, visit m-mcorp.com or call 708-401-9054.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company’s three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products and sustainable solutions that address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company’s customers and make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2020 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500® company for 66 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.

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“The shutdown began, and our friends and families were told to work from home. My husband and I continued to drive deserted roads to our own workplaces as a police officer and a nurse. We had new protocols daily, regulations updated by the hour and a newborn at home,” said Samantha Swanson in her submission essay.

Local roofing contractor, M&M Home Remodeling Services, in partnership with national shingle manufacturer, Owens Corning® Roofing, ignited a roof giveaway contest on social media in April for a resident in Arlington Heights affected in any way by COVID-19.

“Our goal in holding this event was to lift the spirits of community members who survived, thrived and wore superhero capes throughout the thick of COVID-19,” says Nick Yadron, President and CEO of M&M Home Remodeling Services.

The roofing contractor received over 150 online submissions from healthcare workers, essential workers, frontline workers, families, employees and individuals whose day-to-day activities shifted drastically and experienced ongoing uncertainty of what the next day would hold.

“We’re still in shock from the Facebook Live announcement,” said Swanson. “We thought we were joining a Live announcement with other contestants and quickly found we were the only contestants on the Live! Winning this roof means more to our family than we can put into words.”

The Pandemic certainly proved to be difficult for the community of Arlington Heights, Illinois and the country as a whole.

It’s the goal of M&M Home Remodeling Services and Owens Corning Roofing to reward someone who embodies American heroism and stepped-up to the front lines when many were asked to stay home and avoid exposure.

About M&M Home Remodeling Services

Proudly serving Chicago and NW Indiana since 1976 and now America’s Top 100 Roofing Contractor, M&M Home Remodeling specializes in exterior solutions, including roofing, windows, siding, and more. A true family owned and operated business with three locations, Crete, IL, Arlington Heights, IL and Crown Point, IN, the company is founded on fundamental values of drive, integrity, growth and generosity along with the expectation of providing a supreme level of customer service that truly differentiates M&M Home Remodeling Services. For more information, visit m-mcorp.com or call 708-401-9054.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a global building and industrial materials leader. The company’s three integrated businesses are dedicated to the manufacture and advancement of a broad range of insulation, roofing and fiberglass composite materials. Leveraging the talents of 19,000 employees in 33 countries, Owens Corning provides innovative products and sustainable solutions to address energy efficiency, product safety, renewable energy, durable infrastructure, and labor productivity. These solutions provide a material difference to the company’s customers and make the world a better place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, the company posted 2020 sales of $7.1 billion. Founded in 1938, it has been a Fortune 500® company for 66 consecutive years. For more information, please visit www.owenscorning.com.

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“Build schedules can be a moving target at Habitat.,” said Dawn Michaels, Habitat for Humanity of NW Indiana Executive Director. “We have six homes currently in varying stages of the build process. We’ve been blessed to have volunteers come out consistently, but because we limit the number of people on a build, things have been progressing slowly this year. Weather, volunteer availability and funding can all impact our progress. So, the timing on this home had us stressed more than usual, plus we didn’t want to send volunteers on the roof during the winter. We were glad that M&M Home Remodeling Services was able to work us into their schedule. But when our Construction Manager, Mark Boroughs not only told me the roof was complete and that M&M Home Remodeling Services representative, Trace Teske told him “no charge”, I was ecstatic! This not only means our partner family will be in their home on time, we’ll be able to devote resources to the next home. We can’t thank M&M Home Remodeling Services enough!”

“As community members purposed with making a difference, we felt a partnership with Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana was vital to serving people in need,” said Nick Yadron, President & CEO of M&M Home Remodeling Services.

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana serves struggling, working families earning between 30 to 80% of the average income of Lake County, Indiana. It’s through strategic partnerships with local contractors, like M&M Home Remodeling Services, that Habitat is able to make the dream of homeownership a reality.

About Habitat for Humanity Northwest Indiana

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is the leading organization that provides permanent, affordable housing to income-qualified families in Lake County Indiana. By serving qualified homeowners with an affordable mortgage, we help families achieve housing stability and improve their living conditions. HFHNWI’s operating expenses are funded in part by our two ReStores’ located in Gary and Merrillville through the sales of gently used and new home furnishings and materials. HFHNWI leverages our resources with community partners, collaborators and volunteers to keep our housing affordable. We continue work toward our vision; where everyone has a decent place to live. For more information, visit nwihabitat.org or call 219-923-7265.

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Pastor Harris has shared his desire to live in the same community he serves and finally after a year of uncertainty and economic crisis, the home is officially under construction. Local contractors, like M&M Home Remodeling, are stepping up to ensure the job gets done before the end of year. 

“Words can never express our sincere gratitude for Habitat, the volunteers, and M&M Home Remodeling Services,” says Pastor Harris. “My family and I are looking forward to thanking everyone in person. We are home!” 

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana serves struggling, working families earning between 30 to 80% of the average income of Lake County, Indiana. It’s through strategic partnerships with local contractors, like M&M Home Remodeling Services, that Habitat is able to make the dream of homeownership a reality. 

“Our organization exists on the pillars of building strength, stability and self-reliance in partnership with families in need of decent and affordable housing,” says Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana Executive Director, Dawn Michaels. “We are incredibly thankful of M&M Home Remodeling Services and GAF for donating their services and material.” 

Partner families are required to volunteer 300 “sweat equity” hours to help build their home, as well as take a 10 hour financial budgeting course on basic home maintenance. Partner families qualify for zero percent mortgage through Habitat that includes taxes and insurance. 

About M&M Home Remodeling Services 

Proudly serving Chicago and NW Indiana since 1976 and now America’s Top 100 Roofing Contractor, M&M Home Remodeling specializes in exterior solutions, including roofing, windows, siding, and more. A true family owned and operated business with three locations, Crete, IL, Arlington Heights, IL and Crown Point, IN, the company is founded on fundamental values of drive, integrity, growth and generosity along with the expectation of providing a supreme level of customer service that truly differentiates M&M Home Remodeling Services. For more information, visit m-mcorp.com or call 708-401-9054. 

About Habitat for Humanity Northwest Indiana 

Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Indiana is the leading organization that provides permanent, affordable housing to income-qualified families in Lake County Indiana. By serving qualified homeowners with an affordable mortgage, we help families achieve housing stability and improve their living conditions. HFHNWI’s operating expenses are funded in part by our two ReStores’ located in Gary and Merrillville through the sales of gently used and new home furnishings and materials. HFHNWI leverages our resources with community partners, collaborators and volunteers to keep our housing affordable. We continue work toward our vision; where everyone has a decent place to live. For more information, visit nwihabitat.org or call 219-923-7265. 

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We here at M&M Home Remodeling Services firmly believe that it is important to give back to the community that has given us so much. That’s why partner with charitable organizations in need.

This March we joined forces with a wonderful non-profit organization, Phil’s Friends. Our company is based on a culture of giving, so we assembled the entire M&M team to visit their Crown Point facility and lend a helping hand.

So, on March 6th, we started the day off by going to one of their packing facilities. There, we helped make care packages and decorated the boxes they come in. Those, along with some hand-written cards, will go to the people that are currently fighting cancer. 

Not only that, but Phil’s Friends also send out these cards to the people who’ve been in remission for a year to let them know that they are loved.

About Phil’s Friends

Phil Zielke, a two-time cancer survivor, started this non-profit Christian organization in 2006. Knowing how difficult the entire process was first-hand, Phil wanted to reach out and help cancer patients who are still in the midst of it. 

That’s when he founded Phil’s Friends, a non-profit organization, based in Indiana.

The organization sends out Care Packages, Cards of Hope, and organizes trips to a half a dozen hospitals in Indiana. In addition to financial help, Phil’s Friends also offer emotional, spiritual, and faith-based support through the way of prayer.

What Phil’s Friends Organization Does

The first way that Phil’s Friends organization helps those fighting cancer is by sending out care packages. Once someone requests one, a team of volunteers will carefully package and deliver it to their hospital, in a colorful and decorated box.

Also, they organize the Cards of Hope Program that sends testimonials, heartfelt messages, and words of encouragement to cancer patients. These cars help let them know that they’re not alone in their fight and that they have the support they need to get through it.

Lastly, once a month, the volunteers from Phil’s Friends deliver these packages to the:

• Rush Medical Center
• University of Chicago Medical Center
• Loyola University Medical Center
• Franciscan Cancer Center Munster
• Northwestern Memorial Hospital
• Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

How Others Can Get Involved

Phil’s Friends organization has made it incredibly easy for anyone to volunteer and start helping. For example, they encourage groups of 10 or less to use their walk-in sessions. 

On the other hand, those who have a big group of friends or have their own business and want to help out can schedule a group session. 

What’s more, Phil’s Friends encourages families with kids to come down to one of their packing centers to help out. While the adults are busy packing, the little ones can write and draw colorful cards to cheer up cancer patients.

For more information, we recommend taking a look at the Volunteer section of their website. They also have a Donate section, for those who’d like to get involved but don’t have time. 

So please, if anyone wants help and donate their time or resources, we suggest taking a look at Phil’s Friends Organization. Just a few hours of our time can mean the world to someone and there are no downsides to it.

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United States Marines Corps Cpl. Chad Watson, who lost a leg and sustained other injuries while serving with the Marines in Iraq in 2006, received a brand new home Thursday, October 17.

The Gary Sinise Foundation identified that the family’s former home in Frankfort was not built with the intention of someone with a disability, so they decided to build Cpl. Watson a brand new ‘Smart Home.’

“Just going down the hallway to the kids’ bedrooms” was challenging, Watson said. “Minor things, like going out to get something from the car, or doing laundry” were constant inconveniences.

The “smart home” technology allows someone to turn lights on or off, open or close blinds and perform other tasks on a computer tablet. “This home is accessible,” Jillian Watson said. “Our old home had areas that Chad would avoid.”

The entire home is intended to make life easier for an individual with a disability and nobody is more deserving than Cpl. Watson and his family. The team here at M&M was fortunate enough to be able to pitch in, donating the materials and labor to put a roof on the Watson family’s new home.

For more information about the Gary Sinise Foundation, visit https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/

See some photos from the event below:

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