Local Metal Manufacturer to donate a metal roof to a family in need this Christmas.

Travis Neeley (Left) and Dustin Baker (Right) award Martha Dumars with her roof certificate in 2016.

One lucky family will receive a Christmas present that will be forever remembered this year. Reed’s Metals in Scott City will be donating and installing a free metal roof for the second year in a row.

Many applications were submitted last year, and Dustin Baker, Partner and General Manager said he expects to have twice the number of applicants for the 2017 holiday. “Each applicant is deserving, and that is why it is so important to get the community involved.” We are stronger when we all come together to serve one another. Baker said

Last year’s winner was Ms. Martha Dumars from Cape Girardeau. “I had been praying about my roof, I had several people work on it, and they only made it worse.” Dumars said.

“I was so shocked when I won the nomination, I didn’t even think that I would win, I was just shocked” Dumars said about winning last year’s Covering the Community roof. Dumars was nominated by several friends from her church.

Nominations open Nov. 1 and the winner is announced on Dec. 4 this year.

To apply or nominate visit: https://reedsmetals.com/giving-back, submit a compelling story and a picture of the roof needing replaced. Applicants can also go into the store at 1616 E. Outer Road, Scott City, Mo. 63780.

Reed’s Metals of Scott City has been in business for a year and a half. They are a metal manufacturer specializing in Residential Roofing, Pole Barns, and Commercial Buildings. They are one of 10 locations throughout the southeast part of the United States.

This is the second year that Reed’s Metals of Scott City is donating a Metal Roof. They are planning to “Cover the Community” for many years to come.