Community Support
Donated Roof for Local Alcohol & Drug Recovery Center in Shedd, Oregon
by Marcus Dodson, Publisher
Willamette Valley Men’s Campus of Adult and Teen Challenge®, a nationally recognized residential recovery program for drug and alcohol addiction in Shedd, Oregon, recently received a brand new roof from GAF and Expert Roofing Services, Eugene, Oregon.
Adult and Teen Challenge has been dedicated to helping individuals with addictions since 1958. The organization employs a comprehensive recovery approach, and sees a five year success rate of 86% for those who complete the entire program.
Jim and Amber Renfro, Owners of Expert Roofing Services, along with their son Jamie Renfro, the company’s production manager, became engaged in this project after discovering a leaky roof during a visit to the center. Given their personal ties to the facility, the Renfro family were committed to making the necessary repairs.
Their oldest son, Brandon, participated in the program, finding purpose and hope in his life while rebuilding relationships before his tragic passing due to addiction. “Life-controlling issues like addiction impact many families and the broader community,” said Jim Renfro. “We wanted to give back to the Adult and Teen Challenge campus, which plays a crucial role in restoring hope to those in need and supporting their families. Losing our son would have been even more heartbreaking if we hadn’t been able to witness his growth and transformation in such a supportive environment. We are dedicated to supporting this program in any way we can.”
Expert Roofing Services completed a comprehensive roof replacement covering 97 squares on the gymnasium building at the Willamette Valley Men’s Campus of Adult and Teen Challenge. The project involved a full roof replacement rather than simple repairs, as the facility had been experiencing ongoing leaking issues for approximately 15 years. The primary goal of this project was to provide a durable, weatherproof roofing solution to address these persistent leaks.
Beyond the technical aspects, the project’s broader goal was to support the important rehabilitation work happening at the Adult and Teen Challenge campus, helping them focus their limited resources on their core mission of addiction recovery rather than facility maintenance concerns. As a non-profit ministry operating on donor support, the recovery center had been unable to fund this critical infrastructure repair despite obtaining multiple quotes over a ten year period.
“At Adult and Teen Challenge, we bring in men who are lost in life-controlling addictions such as drugs and alcohol. For over ten years, we have received multiple quotes for a new roof over our gym. With each bid came a feeling of defeat of the insurmountable task of raising funds for the new roof. As a non-profit ministry, we are fully supported by a community of donors and were unable to raise the funds for this project, with the daily operating costs. So we do what we always do: we gave it to God and prayed. That prayer has been answered by Expert Roofing Services and GAF partnering together to tackle this project. Words will never accurately share how thankful we are for this gift. This is the first time in 15 years that our building doesn’t leak. We wholeheartedly thank Expert Roofing, the Renfro family, GAF, and ABC® Supply for their support to put hope within reach to the men in our program,” said Troy and Krista Cunningham, Executive Leadership Team for the Willamette Valley Men’s Campus of Adult and Teen Challenge PacWest.
The primary safety concerns for this project centered around the high-wind exposure of the rural farmland location. Expert Roofing Services addressed these challenges by implementing GAF’s Timberline HDZ® Shingles, which feature LayerLock® Technology. This solution mechanically fuses the common bond between overlapping shingle layers, and Dura Grip Adhesive, which helps create a strong protective bond to help reduce the risk of shingle blow-offs.
To ensure full protection, the team used additional materials such as Tiger Paw Premium Roof Deck Protection, StormGuard® Film Surfaced Leak Barrier, Pro-Start® Starter Strip Shingles, TimberCrest® Premium SBS-Modified Ridge Cap Shingles, and Master Flow™ Roof Louver R50 Metal Square Throat. Additionally, Expert Roofing Services implemented StormGuard Leak Barrier on the steep slope portions of the roof, helping prevent leaks and helping protect the building from expensive wall and ceiling staining from leaks.
Expert Roofing Services donated the installation labor and GAF donated roofing materials alongside ABC Supply. This collaboration is part of GAF’s social impact initiative, GAF Community Matters, which is focused on making a positive difference as neighbors and partners in the community by leveraging roofing expertise, resources, and products to help build resilient communities.
