Bainbridge Homeowner Kingsley Thomas, with Alpine Roofing Representative Dean Paulo, and The Impact Project Executive Director James Willard III during the construction of Thomas’s new metal roof. (Submitted Photo)

BAINBRIDGE – For the first time in the organization’s history, The Impact Project installed a free metal roof for a homeowner in Bainbridge with the help of a local business.

The Impact Project is a nonprofit focused on helping low-income families maintain and increase equity in their homes and stabilize their housing situation through repair and rehabilitation projects.

According to The Impact Project Executive Director Jim Willard III, through a coordinated effort with Alpine Roofing out of Sidney, homeowner Kingsley Thomas was able to get a brand new metal roof for free.

When asked about the roof replacement project, Thomas said this will allow him to stay in his home for the rest of his life, and he couldn’t thank The Impact Project enough for their efforts.

“I’m really happy they were able to go through with this,” said Thomas. “I just want to tell Jim and The Impact Project, thank you so much for everything, I can’t believe how many people they help when they can, and I’m so thankful for everything they’re doing - I believe in them.”

Willard said hopefully more partnerships with local businesses will arise, and The Impact Project will be able to help more people moving forward.