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Beacon Announces 10 Veteran Homes and Community Buildings That Will Receive New Roofs

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Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) - Beacon of Hope program continues to give back to Veterans with new roof replacements. The annual initiative, now in its fifth year, awards 10 Veterans with roof replacements in collaboration with local roofing companies. Beacon's Chief Commercial Officer, Jonathan Bennett, emphasizes the importance of reciprocating the support for Veterans and encourages others to become a 'Beacon of Hope'. The recipients, nominated by people across the U.S. and Canada, reflect Beacon's core values of putting people first and doing the right thing.
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  • The Beacon of Hope program showcases Beacon's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, enhancing the company's public image and brand reputation. The initiative also fosters positive relationships with local roofing companies and the Veteran community, potentially leading to future business opportunities and partnerships.
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Beacon of Hope program continues to give back

HERNDON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) announced today, in honor of Veteran’s Day, the winners of its annual Beacon of Hope program a North American initiative awarding Veterans facing adversity with new roofs. Together with local roofing companies, Beacon will deliver and facilitate roof replacements for 10 Veteran homes or Veteran community buildings at no cost to the recipients.

Beacon of Hope (Graphic: Business Wire)

Beacon of Hope (Graphic: Business Wire)

“Veterans have given so much to protect us, so we must find ways to reciprocate with our unwavering support,” said Jonathan Bennett, Beacon’s Chief Commercial Officer. “The Beacon of Hope program is just one way we can give back to our Veterans who need assistance with a basic necessity -- a safe and secure home. We hope this initiative inspires others to support our heroes and become their ‘Beacon of Hope’.”

Now in its fifth year, Beacon of Hope reflects Beacon’s core values of putting people first and doing the right thing. Every year, people from across the U.S. and Canada come together to nominate Veterans whose roofs are in dire need of replacement. Beacon takes great pride in joining with community and roofing industry partners to help transform the lives of our selected Veterans as they regain confidence in the safety of their homes and can gather in Veteran community spaces such as the American Legion and VFW.

The 10 Veteran 2023 Beacon of Hope recipients are:

 

 

Gary D.- Joppa, MD

Gigi M.- Harrington Park, NJ

Maxime G.- St-Donat-de-Montcalm, QC

Jennifer R.- Delta, PA

Sommer G.- Red Bluff, CA

Kim Y.- Houston, TX

Ashley H.- New Kensington, PA

American Legion Post 72- Cheney, WA

Thomas K.- Pembroke, ON

VFW Post 4639- Williamsburg, VA

 

 

To learn more about Beacon of Hope, including past winners and official rules, visit go.becn.com/beaconofhope.

About Beacon

Founded in 1928, Beacon is a Fortune 500, publicly traded distributor of building products, including roofing materials and complementary products, such as waterproofing. The company operates over 500 branches throughout all 50 states in the U.S. and 6 provinces in Canada. Beacon serves an extensive base of nearly 100,000 customers, utilizing its vast branch network and diverse service offerings to provide high-quality products and support throughout the entire business lifecycle. Beacon offers its own private label brand, TRI-BUILT®, and has a proprietary digital account management suite which allows customers to manage their businesses online. Beacon’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the ticker symbol BECN. To learn more about Beacon, please visit www.beacon-canada.com.

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VP, Communications and Corporate Social Responsibility

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What is the Beacon of Hope program?

The Beacon of Hope program is an annual initiative by Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) that awards Veterans facing adversity with new roof replacements in collaboration with local roofing companies.

Who are the 2023 Beacon of Hope recipients?

The 10 Veteran recipients of the 2023 Beacon of Hope program are Gary D., Gigi M., Maxime G., Jennifer R., Sommer G., Kim Y., Ashley H., American Legion Post 72, Thomas K., and VFW Post 4639.

Why is the Beacon of Hope program significant?

The program reflects Beacon's core values of putting people first and doing the right thing, emphasizing the company's commitment to social responsibility and community engagement.

How can others support the Beacon of Hope program?

Others can support the program by nominating Veterans in need of roof replacements and by engaging with local roofing companies to facilitate the initiative.

What is the goal of the Beacon of Hope program?

The goal of the program is to provide safe and secure homes for Veterans in need, inspiring others to become a 'Beacon of Hope' for the Veteran community.

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