{"id":292175,"date":"2026-05-14T02:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/292175\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T02:15:09","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T02:15:09","slug":"houston-senior-receives-new-roof-thanks-to-nonprofit-roofing-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/292175\/","title":{"rendered":"Houston senior receives new roof thanks to nonprofit, roofing company"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Non-profit Non-profit builds new roof for Sunnyside senior<\/a> <\/p>\n

After nearly a decade of problems with her roof, a non-profit and a roofing company stepped in with a solution. FOX 26’s Leslie DelasBour got a look at a local non-profit helping seniors.<\/p>\n

HOUSTON – For Houston resident Christine Scott, a new roof means much more than home repairs. It means peace of mind.<\/p>\n

Scott received a brand-new roof through the nonprofit Senior Assistance Fund Inc.<\/a>, led by former Houston City Council member Dwight Boykins, along with help from Dalco Roofing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

10 years of trouble <\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Scott says she had been dealing with roof problems for nearly 10 years and described the new roof as a “beautiful” blessing and a major relief for her family.<\/p>\n

She says it was hard to manage the repairs on her own for years, but it became too difficult financially.<\/p>\n

“I had leaks, and we did minor repairs, patching and things of that nature,” Scott said. “I had homeowner’s insurance and all, but then, they would come out and tell you, \u2018It\u2019s not enough damage,’ and things of that nature.”<\/p>\n

Now, she says she is grateful to Boykins, Dalco Roofing, and everyone involved in making the project possible. Her message to others facing difficult situations: “Don\u2019t give up hope.”<\/p>\n

Senior Assistance Fund <\/p>\n

The backstory:<\/p>\n

Boykins says he first created the Senior Assistance Fund in 2014 while serving on Houston City Council to help seniors in District D with minor home repairs at no cost.<\/p>\n

Since then, the organization has helped repair more than 600 homes.<\/p>\n

This year, Boykins says the nonprofit received a $10,000 grant from the Shanks Foundation in New York, helping identify 10 seniors in need of minor home repairs.<\/p>\n

Boykins says nearly all donations go directly toward projects.<\/p>\n

“Ninety-nine percent of the money goes to the projects,” he explained, adding that the nonprofit has no salaries or overhead costs and relies heavily on donations, discounted contractor work, and community partnerships.<\/p>\n

Growing support <\/p>\n

Big picture view:<\/p>\n

Boykins says local pastors from Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, The Luke Church, Lilly Grove Missionary Baptist Church, and Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church stepped up to help after the latest hurricane season.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Those donations helped cover labor costs for the workers to cut down the trees at the homes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Boykins says Dalco Roofing offered to donate 12 roofs \u2014 one each month \u2014 while churches contributed $5,000.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\" <\/p>\n

Brian Reid, general manager of Dalco Roofing, says the company has partnered with Boykins and the nonprofit for several years and was proud to help once again.<\/p>\n

Reid says as the company has grown, it has become increasingly important to give back to the community.<\/p>\n

Dalco Roofing installed a brand-new roof for Scott that is backed both by the manufacturer and the company itself.<\/p>\n

Boykins says he is excited about the future of the program and hopes continued community support will allow the nonprofit to help even more seniors across Houston.<\/p>\n

The Source: Homeowner Christine Scott, Senior Assistance Fund Founder Dwight Boykins, and Dalco Roofing General Manager Brian Reid<\/p>\n

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