Roofs Up Louisiana! Brings Hope with Roof Repair

The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana, along with some of its generous donors, has raised $37,500 (at press time) to rebuild roofs for southwest Louisiana residents affected by recent natural disasters. 

Earlier this year, the Foundation launched a new program, Roofs Up Louisiana!, to help underwrite the cost of supplies to build much-needed roofs on homes affected by Hurricane Laura in 2020. The program is part of a coalition of organizations working with the Louisiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, led by new Director of Missional Engagement and Outreach, Bill Howell.

Roof building and repair began in January, with most of the labor provided by the Fuller Center Disaster Rebuilders and Mennonite Disaster Services.

“The Community Foundation of SWLA was instrumental in identifying the families who need it most,” Howell said.

“Our goal with the Roofs Up campaign is to bring hope to those in our state who have suffered so much during the past couple of years through hurricanes, winter ice storms and flooding,” said Chris Spencer, president of the United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana. “So far, we’ve raised enough funds to provide materials for 15 roofs, and we will continue our endeavor as the coalition moves toward the eastern part of the state.” 

The Foundation will continue to raise funds to assist with recovery through the Spring. You can be part of the recovery too, by making a donation to Roofs Up Louisiana! Contact us office for additional details.