Family Friend Roofing Donates Roof to Central Texas Veteran Through Community Partnerships

Family Friend Roofing and Construction in Round Rock, Texas, donated a new roof to a local veteran this holiday season through a community initiative that reflects the company's commitment to serving military members. On November 18, veteran Rico received news of the fully donated roof after previously receiving a power wheelchair through community partner ShareTheWill Foundation. The donation resulted from weeks of coordination and careful vetting by the company's leadership team, who built the business with service as a core value.

Co-owner Lindsay Shapee explained the company's philosophy, stating that giving back was always intended as a pillar of their operations. The idea emerged during a team call when co-owner Josh Bovino expressed his desire to donate a roof to a veteran for Christmas. This sparked a process that involved reaching out to Matt Maples of USA Cares, a nonprofit dedicated to assisting post-9/11 veterans and their families. Through this connection, the company identified Rico as the recipient, who had already received assistance from community advocates including Will Williams and the ShareTheWill Foundation.

The roofing company coordinated a surprise reveal at Café Java where Rico learned about the donation alongside community members. The event represented more than just practical assistance, creating personal connections that leadership found transformative. Lindsay described watching partners connect with Rico and understand his journey as an experience that changed the team. For Family Friend Roofing, which serves homeowners across Central Texas and Dallas with residential roof repair, replacement, storm restoration, and insurance claim guidance, community impact remains equally foundational to their business operations.

The company plans to accept nominations for future veteran roof donations as it continues to grow, with the goal of expanding the initiative annually. This first roof donation marks the beginning of what leadership hopes will become a sustained giving program across their service regions. The initiative demonstrates how local businesses can collaborate with veteran-focused organizations to create meaningful support systems, particularly during holiday seasons when needs may be more pronounced. By integrating such community engagement into their core operations, Family Friend Roofing aims to strengthen ties throughout Williamson County and beyond while addressing practical needs of veterans who have served their country.