Saline, Michigan — For U.S. Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient Matthew “Matt” Nollora, a new roof means more than protecting his home from Michigan’s unpredictable weather. It means financial relief, peace of mind, and a reminder that his service and sacrifices have not been forgotten.
On November 10, 2026, just one day before Veterans Day, Neighborhood Roofing proudly partnered with the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project and Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley to provide a complete roof replacement at no cost to Nollora and his family.
The project was especially meaningful for Neighborhood Roofing, a locally owned Saline roofing company celebrating 50 years of serving Southeast Michigan. Giving back to the community has always been part of the company’s mission, and honoring local veterans through the Roof Deployment Project is one of the ways the team puts that commitment into action.
Matt Nollora served in the United States Army from 2002 to 2006, completing two combat tours overseas.
After enlisting shortly after his 18th birthday, Nollora was stationed at Fort Drum, New York, before deploying to Afghanistan in 2003 and Baghdad, Iraq, in 2005.
During his service in Iraq, Nollora was injured on September 11, 2005, when the lead vehicle in which he was serving as a gunner was struck by an improvised explosive device (IED).
It was not his first encounter with an IED. Just weeks earlier, he had survived a similar incident without injury. This time, however, he sustained shrapnel wounds.
For his injuries sustained in combat, Nollora was awarded the Purple Heart, one of the nation’s most recognized military decorations honoring service members wounded or killed as a result of enemy action.
Today, Nollora and his wife, Renee, call Saline, Michigan, home.
When the couple purchased their house in January 2026, they knew the 1948 home would require improvements. Among the most significant expenses was replacing the aging roof.
Roofing estimates ranged from approximately $12,000 to $21,000. With additional repairs needed, including replacing the furnace and water heater, the financial burden of tackling everything at once was substantial.
Receiving a new roof through the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project provided meaningful relief, allowing the family to redirect resources toward other necessary home improvements.
For a veteran who has sacrificed so much in service to his country, it was an opportunity for the community to give something back.
On the morning of Tuesday, November 10, the Neighborhood Roofing crew arrived bright and early at Nollora’s Saline home, ready to get to work.
By approximately 7:00 a.m., the team was underway. Just five hours later, around noon, the 1,400-square-foot home had a brand-new roof.
The project was carefully coordinated to take place during Veterans Day week. Neighborhood Roofing adjusted its existing schedule to ensure the roof could be installed before the holiday.
For this roof replacement, Neighborhood Roofing installed Owens Corning TruDefinition® Duration® shingles in Aged Copper, giving the home a beautiful new look with long-lasting protection. Featuring patented SureNail® Technology, these shingles are engineered for exceptional fastening strength and durability against Michigan’s changing weather conditions.
Beyond the shingles, the project included new roof decking and chimney flashing, addressing important components of the roofing system. The new decking provides a solid foundation for the shingles, while properly installed chimney flashing helps prevent water from entering where the roof meets the chimney.
The warm, dimensional tones of Aged Copper complement the character of this 1948 Saline home, giving it a refreshed appearance while helping protect it for years to come.
For the Nollora family, however, the greatest benefit goes far beyond appearance. With a complete roof replacement, including these essential improvements, they now have peace of mind knowing their home is better protected, without the significant financial burden of paying for the project.
The Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project is a nationwide initiative established in 2016 to honor military veterans by providing qualifying recipients with new roofs at no cost.
The program brings together Owens Corning, independent roofing contractors, and nonprofit organizations to identify veterans in need and coordinate roof replacements.
Each partner plays an essential role.
Owens Corning Foundation provides the donated roofing materials needed for the project.
Neighborhood Roofing contributes the professional installation crew, labor, expertise, and time required to complete the roof replacement.
Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley serves as a community partner, helping identify, evaluate, and approve eligible veterans for assistance.
Through these partnerships, hundreds of military members and their families have received new roofs since the program began.
For this Saline project, Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley helped select and approve Nollora as the recipient.
The collaboration demonstrates what can happen when businesses, manufacturers, and community organizations work together toward a shared purpose: supporting those who have served our country.
For Neighborhood Roofing, this wasn’t the company’s first Roof Deployment Project.
In fact, the team has been participating in the initiative for approximately a decade, helping provide free roofing services to around a dozen veterans.
Neighborhood Roofing Co-Owner Tom Meadows was on-site during Nollora’s installation and emphasized that the company would welcome even more opportunities to help.
One of the biggest challenges, he explained, is that not enough eligible veterans know about the program or apply for assistance.
“We literally don’t have enough veterans that apply for this. I think they would do more and us contractors would do more, if there were more applications.”
— Tom Meadows, Co-Owner, Neighborhood Roofing, as reported by MLive
Meadows also noted that a comparable roofing project could typically cost around $20,000, depending on the home’s size and requirements.
For families already facing expensive home repairs, that kind of assistance can make an enormous difference.
But the opportunity extends beyond one household.
With more veterans learning about the program, there is potential for additional families throughout Southeast Michigan and across the country to receive much-needed roofing assistance.
Neighborhood Roofing hopes that sharing Nollora’s story will help raise awareness and encourage more eligible veterans to explore the program.
Veterans Day is an important opportunity to recognize the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. But at Neighborhood Roofing, the commitment to honoring veterans extends throughout the year.
The company’s participation in the Roof Deployment Project reflects a long-standing belief that supporting the community means taking meaningful action when neighbors need help.
For 50 years, Neighborhood Roofing has served homeowners throughout Saline, Ann Arbor, and Southeast Michigan, building its reputation on quality craftsmanship, integrity, and doing what’s right.
That philosophy carries beyond everyday roofing projects.
“For 50 years, our business has been built around taking care of our neighbors and doing what’s right. Having the opportunity to provide a new roof for a local veteran during the week of Veterans Day is incredibly meaningful to our entire team. It’s one small way we can express our gratitude to those who have sacrificed so much in service to our country.”
— Joy Davis-Meadows, Co-Owner, Neighborhood Roofing
This Veterans Day, the Neighborhood Roofing team was especially proud to put those words into action.
The project was about much more than removing old shingles and installing new ones. It was about recognizing one family’s sacrifices, relieving a significant financial burden, and providing lasting protection for the place they call home.Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
One of the most important messages Neighborhood Roofing hopes to share is that more veterans need to know about the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project.
While the program has already helped hundreds of military members nationwide, there may be many more eligible veterans who are unaware that this assistance exists.
Veterans interested in receiving a roof replacement are encouraged to learn more about the program and its eligibility requirements.
Eligibility is based on factors that include financial need, and local nonprofit partners help coordinate the selection and approval process. Assistance is subject to program requirements and availability.
If you are a veteran, or know a veteran who may be struggling with the cost of a necessary roof replacement, please help spread the word.
Learn more about the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project:
https://www.owenscorning.com/en/corporate/community/housing/roof-deployment
Neighborhood Roofing would be honored to participate in additional projects and help more veterans throughout the communities it serves.
Providing a new roof to Matt Nollora was truly a team effort.
Neighborhood Roofing extends its sincere appreciation to Owens Corning and the Owens Corning Foundation for providing the roofing materials, Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley for helping connect this program with a deserving local veteran, and the entire Neighborhood Roofing crew for donating their time and talents to make this installation possible.
We also thank MLive for highlighting this special project and helping bring greater awareness to the Roof Deployment Project.
Most importantly, we thank Matt Nollora for his military service, his sacrifice, and the opportunity to help protect his family’s home.
To Matt and all of our nation’s veterans: Thank you for your service. We are forever grateful.
For Neighborhood Roofing, protecting homes is what we do. Giving back to the people who have protected our country is an honor.
Safe Homes. Stronger Community.
Tom Meadows was born and raised in Ypsilanti, Michigan. 2026 will mark Tom’s 30th year in the local roofing industry.
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