# Coastal Windows & Exteriors Raises the Roof for Homeowner in Need

- Link: https://mycoastalwindows.com/coastal-windows-exteriors-raises-roof-homeowner-need/
- Published: 2016-11-22T19:03:10-05:00
- Author: Jeremy Wood

![david-and-charlene](https://mycoastalwindows.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/david-
and-charlene-600x400.webp "David and Charlene")

(Owner of Coastal Windows & Exteriors, David Vanderbilt & homeowner, Charlene Cruz)

**BEVERLY, MA — September 14, 2022** — _Coastal Windows & Exteriors_ proudly partnered
with **Habitat for Humanity Peabody MA** to deliver safety, warmth, and dignity 
to a homeowner in urgent need. This heartfelt project helped restore the home of**
Charlene Cruz**, a lung cancer survivor on disability, living at 5 Sanborn Street
in Peabody.

## A Complete Home Transformation

Cruz’s home had suffered extensive wear over the years. For example, her roof showed
severe deterioration with curling shingles and algae growth. In addition, her deck
had rotted, creating a dangerous outdoor space. Furthermore, drafty windows made
her home uncomfortable and expensive to heat.

Thanks to **Coastal Windows & Exteriors**, Charlene received a full exterior home
renovation, completely **free of charge**.

**The donation included:**

 * ✔️ A **GAF Master Elite Lifetime [Roofing](https://mycoastalwindows.com/roofing-company/roofing-in-boxford-ma/)
   System**
 * ✔️ A **25-year transferable labor warranty**
 * ✔️ **Lifetime warranty** on shingles
 * ✔️ New **Energy Star® award-winning Soft-Lite windows**

> “Without their help, I could not have stayed in my home. I’m so grateful for everything
> they’ve done. It’s a miracle!” — _Charlene Cruz_

## A Collaborative Effort for Maximum Impact

Prior to the start of the work, Don Preston, President of Habitat for Humanity North
Shore, emphasized that this was one of Peabody’s most ambitious projects in 2022.
As a result of the collaboration, Habitat was able to secure additional funds through
the City of Peabody’s Community Preservation Act, which helped complete the deck
and window repairs.

> “This is a great example of public, private, and non-profit sectors working together
> to achieve more than any one could alone,” said Preston.

As a result of this impactful collaboration, it’s clear that when community organizations
unite, the entire community benefits.

## Community Engagement and Celebration

This build day wasn’t just about repairs—it was a full-fledged **celebration of 
community spirit**.

 * 🍽️ _Coastal provided lunch for volunteers_
 * 🧁 _Half-Baked and Painted Pastry of Beverly donated dessert_
 * 🎒 _Welch Elementary School second graders joined the event to learn about sustainability_
 * 🍎 _Brooksby Farm donated fresh apples_
 * 🎓 _Students received brand-new backpacks from Coastal_

Stephanie Vanderbilt, owner of Coastal Windows & Exteriors and a **former teacher
of the deaf**, spoke with the students about **energy efficiency** and the importance
of sustainable building practices.

**Homeowner, Charlene Cruz, presented Coastal with a beautiful framed poem…**

![poem](https://mycoastalwindows.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/poem-600x400.webp"
poem")

![Raise the Roof for homeowners in need](https://mycoastalwindows.com/wp-content/
uploads/2025/01/SALES-FLYER.webp "Raise the Roof for homeowners in need")

At [Coastal Windows & Exteriors](https://www.youtube.com/@CoastalWindowsExteriorsBeverly)
education is our passion and we love educating our customers as well as the surrounding
community. Below you will find the top ten signs it’s time to replace your roof 
and windows. If you have any questions about your [windows](https://mycoastalwindows.com/windows/),
[roofing](https://mycoastalwindows.com/roofing/), [siding](https://mycoastalwindows.com/siding/)
or[ doors](https://mycoastalwindows.com/doors/), please don’t hesitate to contact
us at 978-304-0495 or email Stephanie at [svanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.com](https://mycoastalwindows.com/coastal-windows-exteriors-raises-roof-homeowner-need/svanderbilt@mycoastalwindows.com).

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webp)

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2025/01/Top10Signs_Windows_UpdateNov16-01.webp)

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