We Love Polk County: How EZ Roofing Systems is Giving Back
We are quickly approaching the 1-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma here in Florida, and while we might not be along the southern coast of Florida (where the state was hit the hardest), Polk County sustained its fair share of damage from the storm, and there are families and businesses still attempting to rebuild and recover. It was estimated that over 18,000 structures sustained some sort of damage in Polk, with some being completely destroyed altogether. From churches, schools, and local organizations, to people's homes and livelihoods, our county was affected in a big way. However, the heart of Polk County also shined through during this hard time, as neighbors came together to help one another in the biggest time of need. Those with power opened their homes to friends and neighbors, offering AC, a fresh cup of coffee, laundry facilities, and a place to find respite. Restaurants, shelters, churches, and other large-scale spaces also opened their doors, welcoming in those who had nothing left. We saw businesses and individuals out sacrificing their own time and resources to clear trees, repair homes, etc., and selfless actions like these are what make us proud to be part of this community.
It was during this time that we at EZ Roofing Systems got a firsthand look at just how much suffering was going on in our area, as we headed out to repair overwhelming numbers of homes and buildings, and were able to see just how much individuals and groups had lost in this storm. It sparked our desire to give back in some way, and that's where our cruise giveaway started. We wanted to brighten the year of at least one deserving neighbor, and thank them for supporting our business even during their biggest time of need. This past spring, we were honored to open the giveaway on our social media platforms, and were thrilled to have such a huge response. On April 2nd, we drew our winner's name, and got the joy of announcing to Ashley Haas that she and a guest would be heading to the Bahamas on us! It was wonderful to feel, in some small way, that we were brightening our community with this giveaway.
EZ Roofing Systems doesn't plan to let our "pay it forward" movement fade. We are brainstorming new ideas and will be planning more giveaways for the future, so make sure you follow us on one (or all!) of our social media pages so you don't miss your chance to participate. We can't wait to spread more joy throughout our own little area of Central Florida by using our business platform to give back to Winter Haven and the surrounding communities. Thank you for supporting EZ Roofing Systems!