Mr. Sorensen, who served the United States for eight years in the Air Force and as part of Air Rescue and in Vietnam, received a new roof, skylight, gutters, and additional repairs during the two-day reconstruction project.<\/p>\n
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As part of the sixth annual by-nomination award, their grown daughter Stephani wrote, \u201cMy parents have lived in this house since 1979. They are 79 and 83 years old, still very independent but my 83-year-old dad keeps going onto the roof and patching leaks. We scold him but he doesn\u2019t listen. He takes care of a few repairs that have been needed inside. He\u2019s very handy, an Air Force veteran, and previously owned his own small business\u2026.It would give us all so much peace of mind to have a new roof to last them the rest of their lifetime.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Starting in 2018, Guardian’s in-house team has taken part in an annual community program initiated by the company. “Every year since the program’s start, we eagerly anticipate the opportunity to give back to our community in a way that is meaningful to us. This is the first year we have been able to work with a retired member of the US military, who continues to give back to the community and their family. Through the HALO project, we offer a major roof repair or replacement to a local homeowner in dire need, aiming to improve the lives of individuals in our community by providing the security and peace of mind that a new roof brings,” explained Lori Swanson, the owner of Guardian Roofing, Gutters, and Insulation. \u201cWe know that the Sorensens have their children and grandchildren over almost every day and now no one will have to worry about Grandpa getting on the roof and possibly injuring himself!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Luke De Monnin, the HALO Project Manager for Guardian Roofing and Gutters, also expresses his satisfaction with the program: “The HALO project is a highlight of our year. From the initial homeowner selection to the completion of the project, we are consistently grateful for the opportunity to connect with the community in a more profound and impactful manner than any other activity we’re involved in.\u00a0 We are committed to nurturing and expanding this program in the years to come.”<\/p>\n
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The Meaning of HALO<\/h3>\n
\u201cWe believe it is important to understand the basis of this project to understand how deep its reach is,\u201d<\/em> says Swanson.\u00a0 \u201cSimply put, the \u2018H\u2019 stands for helping, this can include helping the community and families, or simply enriching others\u2019 lives. \u2018A\u2019 stands for achieving a purpose and successfully filling a need. \u2018L\u2019 stands for lasting, not only a company that lasts but fostering lasting relationships as well. Finally, \u2018O\u2019 stands for overcome meaning completing people\u2019s needs that resulted from outlying obstacles.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Partner manufacturers, distributors, and industry professionals who contribute their services or products to the Guardian Halo Project include Owens Corning<\/a>, Sound Building Supply<\/a>, Beacon Building Supply<\/a>, Velux Skylights<\/a> ,Miles Resources<\/a> and Service Partners<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n