Norwich family receives new roof for free
Construction for a new roof for the Thompson Family began on Tuesday, and The Impact Project representatives said this was one of the most dangerous rooftops they’ve ever worked on. (Photo by Zachary Meseck)
NORWICH – A family in Norwich is getting a new roof for free this week, and it was made possible thanks to a partnership between The Impact Project and Montgomery and Hunt Construction.
According to The Impact Project Executive Director Jim Willard III, the first project of 2021 was located right in the City of Norwich, but due to the roof’s poor condition and slant it was too dangerous to have volunteers do it.
“We decided to partner with professionals on this project, we couldn’t send volunteers up there with the roof in that kind of condition,” said Willard. “The roof was so rotted that you could take a hammer to it and you would pass right through.”
“This was the worst roof we’ve ever worked on, and I don’t take any pride in saying that.”
Willard said when the Thompson family reached out and described what was going on at home, The Impact Project knew this was a job that couldn’t wait. He said fortunately Montgomery and Hunt Construction was willing to step up and partner with The Impact Project to make the project happen.
“Their roof was literally collapsing on top of them, and I couldn’t even begin to imagine the stress that goes along with that especially with this recent snowstorm,” he said. “We’ve got two facets to our organization, which is to work with volunteers and bring in paid local contractors to assist us.”
“In this case it’s a one-two punch, we’re helping the homeowners stay in their homes instead of going into assisted living, and we’re supporting local businesses.”
Homeowners Cathy and Patrick Thompson spoke about The Impact Project and said there weren’t words to describe how thankful they were for everything that was being done to help them.
Cathy Thompson said one day she was scrolling through social media when she saw an article in The Evening Sun related to The Impact Project. She said she decided to put in an application, and was ecstatic when they were approved.
“I don’t even have the words to describe how I feel about this,” said Cathy. “I love these guys, I do, they were a godsend to us.”
“They showed up when we needed them most.”
Willard said this is the earliest in a year that his organization has ever done a project, and that they’re hoping to do even more as the year continues.
Those who are interested in learning more about The Impact Project may visit their website at theimpactprojectgreene.org or call them at (607) 656-9499.
According to The Impact Project Executive Director Jim Willard III, the first project of 2021 was located right in the City of Norwich, but due to the roof’s poor condition and slant it was too dangerous to have volunteers do it.
“We decided to partner with professionals on this project, we couldn’t send volunteers up there with the roof in that kind of condition,” said Willard. “The roof was so rotted that you could take a hammer to it and you would pass right through.”
“This was the worst roof we’ve ever worked on, and I don’t take any pride in saying that.”
Willard said when the Thompson family reached out and described what was going on at home, The Impact Project knew this was a job that couldn’t wait. He said fortunately Montgomery and Hunt Construction was willing to step up and partner with The Impact Project to make the project happen.
“Their roof was literally collapsing on top of them, and I couldn’t even begin to imagine the stress that goes along with that especially with this recent snowstorm,” he said. “We’ve got two facets to our organization, which is to work with volunteers and bring in paid local contractors to assist us.”
“In this case it’s a one-two punch, we’re helping the homeowners stay in their homes instead of going into assisted living, and we’re supporting local businesses.”
Homeowners Cathy and Patrick Thompson spoke about The Impact Project and said there weren’t words to describe how thankful they were for everything that was being done to help them.
Cathy Thompson said one day she was scrolling through social media when she saw an article in The Evening Sun related to The Impact Project. She said she decided to put in an application, and was ecstatic when they were approved.
“I don’t even have the words to describe how I feel about this,” said Cathy. “I love these guys, I do, they were a godsend to us.”
“They showed up when we needed them most.”
Willard said this is the earliest in a year that his organization has ever done a project, and that they’re hoping to do even more as the year continues.
Those who are interested in learning more about The Impact Project may visit their website at theimpactprojectgreene.org or call them at (607) 656-9499.
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