When I ponder the notion that Girl on the Roof has been around for eleven years, my first thought is the amp scene from the cult classic film, This is Spinal Tap. While we don’t have an amp that goes to 11, I take pride in the contributions that Girl on the Roof has made to amplify the message, exposure, and impact of organizations that aim to improve the lives of others. For eleven years our small but mighty team has repeatedly demonstrated our ability to “go one louder” and over-deliver with both the quality and impact of our work.
Truth be told, I did not imagine in 2009 that I would still be on the Roof eleven years later. But the business has been a tremendous blessing to me, to my family, to my fellow “Roofers,” and to the organizations we have served. I do not take credit for the life-changing work of our clients. But it has definitely been an honor to shout powerful messages from rooftops on their behalf.
With the services we have provided, Girl on the Roof has helped our clients…
combat human trafficking
teach children to read, prepare children for kindergarten, and bridge the achievement gap
support children and adults experiencing trauma
secure housing and other critical services for individuals and families facing homelessness
provide a safe home and education for children at risk of human trafficking in Asia
provide services to families and children with autism
recruit advocates for juveniles in the court system
provide free books and home visits to at-risk children
provide educational support for children of working families and ensure that children have a safe place to go for online learning during COVID-19
expand mental health research
prevent suicides
provide wigs to women experiencing medically induced hair loss
deliver free flowers to patients of hospitals and nursing homes
model and teach sustainable farming practices
build a stronger education system that works for everyone
intentionally incorporate diversity into early childhood classrooms
reduce costs of textbooks for college students
provide an affordable education to students who desire to make an impact on the world
educate young women to become business and community leaders
inspire business and community leaders to invest in their community
assist corporations with developing and adopting social responsibility initiatives
provide day care and employment opportunities for adults with developmental disabilities
employ blind adults
connect unemployed adults with job training and employment opportunities
connect senior citizens with advocacy and in-home care services
invest in entrepreneurship as a tool for economic mobility
identify current and future community assets to create jobs and strengthen rural economies
repair roads, sidewalks, and other infrastructure
prevent the spread of COVID-19 through the manufacturing of masks
provide a reliable retirement savings mechanism for people in full-time ministry
protect privacy through secure technology innovations
provide transitional housing and support services for single-mother families and previously incarcerated women
train individuals on self-defense techniques
organize peaceful protests and stand against the systems and conditions that lead to marginalization and oppression
recruit volunteers for worthy causes
raise the collective voice and influence of professional women
inspire courage and authenticity; release negativity and practice more intentional living
expose economically disadvantaged youth to classical music and provide free musical instruments and lessons
make homes and highways more beautiful with art from local artists
Now that Girl on the Roof has gone to 11, we look forward to amplifying the messages, exposure, and impact of even more inspiring organizations. So stay tuned.