Bumble Roofing Supports Veteran Housing in Colorado Springs

Affordable Housing for Veterans Begins With Community Support

Affordable housing for veterans remains a critical need in Colorado Springs, especially as construction costs continue to rise. From lumber to roofing materials, building expenses can quickly put homeownership out of reach for many families. That’s why community partnerships play such an important role in making affordable housing for veterans possible.

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity works year-round to address this challenge by building six to ten homes annually, with at least one dedicated specifically to a veteran family. These homes are designed to provide long-term stability, dignity, and attainable homeownership. Support from local companies like Bumble Roofing of Colorado Springs helps make that mission achievable by reducing some of the largest construction expenses.

For this year’s build, Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity constructed a home for veterans Willie and Barbara. One of the most costly and essential components of that home, the roof, was completed through a partnership between Bumble Roofing of Colorado Springs and GAF. GAF donated the roofing materials, including shingles and underlayment, while Bumble Roofing provided the labor and handled the full coordination process. That collaboration significantly reduced overall building costs and helped keep the home affordable for the family.

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity’s Mission to Support Veterans

Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity has a long-standing commitment to supporting affordable housing for veterans throughout the Colorado Springs area. According to Eric Wells, Director of Construction Services, the organization intentionally dedicates one home each year to a veteran family as part of its broader housing efforts.

Through community donations and partnerships, Habitat has saved nearly $180,000 in construction costs over time. Roofing is one of the most expensive parts of building a home, with costs tied to materials like shingles and underlayment, plus labor and contracting work. Reducing or eliminating that expense allows Habitat to keep mortgage payments affordable and focus resources where they’re needed most.

Why Roofing Donations Make Such a Big Impact

For this veteran home, GAF donated the roofing materials, including shingles and underlayment, while Bumble Roofing of Colorado Springs covered the labor and contracting costs to complete the roof installation. In addition to the labor itself, Bumble Roofing handled the entire procurement process from start to finish, including determining material needs, placing orders, coordinating delivery, and managing reimbursement submissions with GAF.

As a GAF Certified Plus contractor, Bumble Roofing is trusted to install GAF roofing systems to strict quality standards. That certification reflects experience, training, and a proven commitment to workmanship, making Bumble an ideal partner for projects where durability and long-term performance matter.

By combining donated materials from GAF with professional labor and project coordination from Bumble Roofing, the overall cost of the home was reduced by thousands of dollars. Those savings directly support Habitat’s goal of keeping homes affordable for veteran families.

Community Partnerships Strengthen Affordable Housing for Veterans

As Wells noted, partnerships with local companies are essential to Habitat’s ability to continue building. When roofing companies, manufacturers, and contractors work together, it allows organizations like Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity to stretch resources further and serve more families.

These collaborations don’t just build houses; they build stability, opportunity, and a stronger Colorado Springs community. For veterans and their families, that support can mean the difference between ongoing housing uncertainty and a place to truly call home.

Building a Stronger Colorado Springs Together

The donated roof for Willie and Barbara’s home represents more than materials and labor; it reflects the power of community involvement. Through GAF’s material support and Bumble Roofing’s labor, coordination, and certified installation, one veteran family is closer to safe, stable housing.

As affordable housing for veterans continues to be a need in Colorado Springs, partnerships like these show what’s possible when local businesses and nonprofits work together toward a shared goal.Contact us today to work with a roofing company dedicated to keeping communities covered!