Recently, I was given the honor of becoming the vice president of the Cars 4 Heroes organization. I’ve been associated with this organization for nearly 20 years now, and I’ve always believed in giving back to my community. That’s probably why this feels so satisfying. Now I’m not just helping with the events I’ve always helped with — giving away vehicles and hosting the Cars…
One of the best ways to build contacts and credibility in your community is to offer your services or ideas for free or at a bargain. The concept of community members working together is still one of the strongest ways to improve quality of life for society. Here’s a look at some of the ways you can participate and make a difference in your community….
I’ve been talking a lot here recently about the benefits of giving back to your community. That’s because this is something I believe in strongly. I participate in community service both individually and with my roofing company, Shamrock Roofing and Construction. I do it because I feel it’s the right thing to do. I love the internal gratification I get from being able to help…
LENEXA, KS (September 8, 2020) – Shamrock Roofing and Construction will present this year’s winner of the “Roof 4 a Hero” contest, 79-year old U.S. Navy veteran, Kathleen Padelli, with the gift of a new roof replacement on Tuesday, September 15 at 9:30 a.m. (CT) at her home in Overland Park. Nominated by her daughter, Padelli, a widow whose husband served in the Navy until the 1980’s, served…
Local Veteran or Active First Responder to Receive Free Replacement Roof Shamrock Roofing and Construction has opened nominations for its “Roof 4 a Hero” campaign, whereby a new replacement roof will be rewarded to a veteran or active first responder (police, fire, EMT, or healthcare worker) living in the Kansas City, Missouri region. “My father was a 23-year veteran who inspired me to help other…
I’m always excited when I get a chance to do something nice for someone. It’s what lights me and makes my day. That happened yesterday when Shamrock Roofing and Construction gave a free roof to Frank Giles, a 93-year-old World War II Navy veteran who served on the USS Lexington. Shamrock Roofing & Construction provide roof 4 hero. Frank said he knew something was up…
When It’s Better to Receive than Give Everyone has heard the old saying, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Parents teach their children this philosophy from an early age because that’s what their parent taught them; that, and the fact that no one wants their children to grow up to become selfish, self-centered adults. When children are very young, there’s a time for them…
I learned long ago the importance of giving back. As a kid I watched my parents get involved in various causes and community events, and I saw the positive impact it had on them. I figured there must be something to this giving back thing or they wouldn’t keep doing it. Little did I know that my exposure to that would eventually lead to my…