Organizations gift Atlanta Army veteran in need a new roof: "I'm just filled with joy"

An Atlanta veteran in need has been gifted a new roof by a group of companies and a local nonprofit. It's part of a decade-long nationwide program focused on helping veterans make critical improvements to their homes. After almost 30 years living in her Southwest Atlanta home, the Army veteran recognized it was time for a major change. Her house needed a new roof. As a result, Owens Corning and Rooks Roofing Exteriors and nonprofit Rebuilding Together Atlanta came together to install a new one. "I'm just filled with joy," she said. "I am grateful that this is happening at this time. And it's right on time. So it feels wonderful."Owens Corning, the building supply company, has provided more than 850 veterans nationwide with new roofs and materials since 2016 through its Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. The veteran's roof was replaced in just a day, but organizers say the project took about two months of preparation. "Oh, it's a great relief," she said. "I mean, it's a stress th