Veteran family in Colorado Springs gets new roof

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. (KRDO) - A U.S. Army veteran in Colorado Springs has a new roof and gutters thanks to the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project, a nationwide effort giving back to those who served our country.

Purple Hearts in Colorado Springs, along with other organizations, helped find U.S. Army veteran Christopher Hayes.

Cenco Building Services is installed a much-needed new roof and gutters for the family on Thursday.

The Hayes family says it's a blessing to be chosen for this project.

#NEW Today @ 4pm on @KRDONC13– @cencobuilding is installing a new roof for U.S. Army Vet, Christopher Hayes. It’s all part of the Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project. pic.twitter.com/QYFjsujJVw

— Jasmine Arenas (@jasminearenastv) April 8, 2021

According to Cenco Building Services, this is a $14,000 project. The Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project donates the materials, while Cenco Building Services donates the labor work.

The Owens Corning National Roof Deployment Project has given free roofs to 250 military members.