1-800-Hansons donates roof, gutters to Detroit homeless shelter

1-800-Hansons donates roof, gutters to Detroit homeless shelter

(CBS DETROIT) - A Detroit homeless shelter is finding refuge with a local business.

Diane Pears says it's been a long time coming. "Oh, it feels so good; I'm so excited," Pears said.

The founder of Home of Serenity says after two years, her shelter is finally getting the fix it needs.

"I see a beautiful team, beautiful staff that's willing to help prevent maternal and infant deaths and also give security to the mothers in need in our community," Pears said.

Pears dialed up 1-800-Hansons and that phone call turned out to be a helping hand.

"I really didn't have the resources for the budget for the roof,  so I was reaching out to different agencies and also corporations to see if they were interested in helping," Pears said.

A new roof and gutters valued at $40,000 will help house women and children in dire need of a place to stay.

It's an act crews are calling an honor. 

"It's just a great feeling to be able to give back to the community in this type of way and any way we can," said 1-800-Hansons Regional Manager Gary Sherman. 

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