A 2roofs Story: a family with a sick child receives a new home
This is why we at 2roofs Real Estate get up in the morning. We get to help our clients find the perfect place to call home and then we get to use our commission to pay it forward by helping build a home for someone in need. Being a part of creating a better story for these families is such a gift to us.
Meet the Tubac Sanum family from Antigua...
JUST SOLD! FUNDING NEW HOME BUILD IN GUATEMALA!
Congratulations to John and Claudia Smith who just purchased this lovely little cottage from Patty Freeman! 2roofs is grateful to be able to help fund a home build in Guatemala from our company's proceeds from the sale. The build will be dedicated to the memory of Dorotha Springstead, Patty's mother.
We are planning the build for later this month in Antigua. We can't wait to share photos and the story with you soon!
Rob and I are so grateful to you, our 2roofs' friends, for all the referrals you are sending our way! We are currently working with multiple buyers and sellers and each and every one will help fund a home build for someone in need when the sale closes.
Check out more info about our mission to help end homelessness through real estate sales at 2roofs.com.
Recent 2roofs Home Sales
VIDEO: The Ballad of Ferni Sanches (3:56 minutes)
We are excited to share the moving story of Ferni Sanches. From the promo: "A U.S. Army veteran and native Bellinghamster shows us that – surprisingly – almost anyone can lose their housing. Her resilience, determination, and supportive housing help her back on the paths to stability and prosperity."
a 2Roofs Story: Madelin's Family Gets A New Home in guatemala!
SEE PHOTOS OF A RECENT HOME BUILD!
Madelin is 5 months old and her family is from a small village outside of the town of Parramos, Guatemala. Her father, Maudilio, and mother, María, work as a day laborers planting and picking different fruits and vegetables depending on the season. This type of work is very sporadic and does not provide enough dependable income for adequate shelter. María, her mom, also works as a day laborer in the fields with Madelin strapped to her back.
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After 42 years, a homeless veteran in Bellingham receives an honorable discharge and finds his home
2roofs continues to be inspired by the local stories from our friends at Homeless In Bellingham Film Project.
Meet Cliff. After 42 years, this homeless veteran receives an honorable discharge and finds his home with a little help from his community.
Its a pleasure to live in a community like Bellingham and to partner with such caring and compassionate service providers as our friends at the Opportunity Council. You inspire us at 2roofs to help make a difference.
Cliff's Inspiring Story
Another 2roofs Home Sold! Proceeds helping build home for family in Guatemala
Neil's Recent Home Purchase in Bellingham
Congrats to Neil Bush on his recent home purchase! This is more than just a home sale. Because Neil chose 2roofs as his realtor, we are helping build a home for a family in need out of our commission from the sale.
The home build is for a family in Guatemala and Sean and Rob are traveling there next week to meet them in person. During the trip they will be able to visit three families for whom 2roofs has helped build homes. The story and photos of the build to come soon!
“When you buy or sell your home with 2roofs, we help build one for someone in need at no additional cost to you. A roof for a roof.”
NEWS: 2roofs and Lettered Streets Coffeehouse have a surprise for you!
Our friends at Lettered Streets Coffeehouse have partnered with 2roofs! Tomorrow is our kick off 2roofs Tuesday event. Every customer who spends at least $2 at Lettered Streets Coffeehouse on Tuesdays will receive a coupon for a complementary espresso drink on their next visit with a minimum $2 purchase. 2 bucks gets you a complementary espresso drink!
Bellingham Woman Lived Outdoors For Four Years. Not Anymore.
We at 2ROOFS are so moved by this story from our friends at Homeless in Bellingham Film Project. This woman who lived outdoors for many years in Bellingham finally receives her own warm, safe place to call home.
Got another new listing!
2ROOFS is excited to get another listing today. It's more than just a listing because when it sells we will help build a home for someone in need! Check out this cute Correll Cottage!
This home listing was a referral. Every referral you send our way will help build a home for someone in need when the sale closes. Thanks so much for your support!
Call Sean directly anytime! 360-510-7044.
5670 Correll Dr #102
Guatemala Here We Come!
We just booked our flights to Guatemala for mid February. 2ROOFS will be helping build our third home and we couldn't be more excited! We (Rob and Sean) will be volunteering on the build and will get to know the recipient family. We look forward to sharing the story with you when we get home...
Bellingham's Severe Weather On Its Way
When you buy or sell your home with 2ROOFS, we help build one for someone in need at no additional cost to you. A roof for a roof. See how it works here.
LOCAL NEWS: Interfaith Coalition’s Severe Weather Shelters to Open Beginning Wednesday Night
In anticipation of the cold weather forecast, Bellingham’s severe weather shelters will open beginning Wednesday night, December 30. Guests are welcome to come in out of the cold for overnight shelter. The shelters are run by Interfaith Coalition in partnership with the Lighthouse Mission. The Men's Shelter is located at the Lighthouse Mission Drop-In Center at 1013 W. Holly Street. This week, the Women and Children's shelter will again be located in the Lighthouse Mission chapel, 910 W. Holly Street. A hot meal is provided at 4:30 at the Drop-In Center, with the shelter opening at 5:30. On holidays and weekends CAST will provide soup and sandwiches at the shelter location. The shelters are anticipated to be open through Saturday night if the cold weather continues.
Interfaith Coalition is monitoring the weather to see how long the shelters will need to remain open. For more information and updates of shelter status, contact the shelter hotline at (360) 788-7983.
Just Sold! Now we get to help another family in need
2ROOFS Just Sold This Home in Bellingham, WA
2ROOFS is excited to be able to help another family in need with the proceeds from this home sale which just closed. Every 2ROOFS' home sale helps to build a home for someone in need and fund local advocacy efforts. This sale will fund our third home build for low income families. We are planning the build for February of 2016 in Guatemala. We (Sean and Rob) are making plans to travel to the country to help volunteer with the construction and meet the family. We can't wait to share the story with you all!
Congratulations to the Simpson family who purchased this lovely view home. Thanks for choosing 2ROOFS! By buying your home through us you have made a huge impact on the lives of the recipient family. We can't wait to show you photos of the build and share the story of the family with you.
Local Cold Weather Shelter Seeks Volunteers
We are heading into the coldest part of the year here in Bellingham, WA. Our local cold weather shelter at the Lighthouse Mission is seeking the help of volunteers who would be willing to take late night shifts at the shelter. Contact Audrey at the Lighthouse Mission if you would like to volunteer.
Email: audreym@thelighthousemission.org
Phone: (360) 733-5120, Ext 107
Single Mom Receives the Gift of a Lifetime: a New House
Home Sales In Whatcom County Helping Homeless Children Like Francisca
Francisca's mother, Maria, is raising her children alone. She left Francisca's father who was an alcoholic and often beat her and the children. She was able to piece together this shelter and went to work cleaning houses, but struggles to earn enough to provide for her four children.
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Story: Our pilot project home build
While walking the streets of Granada I am bombarded by young children in tattered clothes, barefoot and dusty. All seeking to touch me, hold my attention, sell me a trinket or ask for money. Their wide eyes and outstretched muddy palms are both gentle and desperate. My guide shoos away the groups of children over and over and is embarrassed by the interruptions. Later, when driving around surrounding towns and villages I ask him about the poverty in his country. I ask him to take me to a place these shooed away ones live. After much hesitation he veered off the main streets and took me down narrow, unpaved roads where I saw tents, structures made of tarps, wood poles and scrap metal. These are the desolate places these wide-eyed children call home...
2ROOFS TO HELP BUILD HOME IN GUATEMALA END OF NOVEMBER
We are excited to announce our next home build is scheduled for November, 2015, in Guatemala. We are helping build a home for a family in need living outside Antigua. 2ROOFS is partnering with the non-profit, Godschild, who has built over 1000 homes for low income families in Guatemala and won international awards for their ongoing work. Photos of the build to come!