In a quiet Lansing neighborhood, a house that’s carried the weight of years and a failing roof is about to stand a little taller.
What crews found once they started pulling back the shingles was far worse than they expected.
Collin Scott, the owner of Streamline Enterprises, put it plainly: “Before we can get a new roof installed, we basically have to redo the entire structural frame of the home on the side of this house because it was caved in.”
For Vietnam veteran James Clark, it’s more than new shingles and lumber. It’s a reminder that his service hasn’t been forgotten. He’s lived in his home since 1991. But this year, the roof began to cave in. Then came a letter from the city demanding repairs. For a man who served 11 months and 19 days in combat and came home with a Purple Heart, the news was overwhelming.
With his roof collapsing and a letter from the city in hand, James didn’t know where to turn. That’s when his friend Bonita stepped in and told him about Streamline’s Roof for a Vet program, and she entered his name online.
“I didn’t know how I was gonna do it,” James said. “But after Bonita put the application in online for the veteran, and then she told them my story, I was approved and finally won, and I’m totally grateful for Streamline.”…