Woman Receives New Roof after Constantly Helping Others

Leanne Lundquist has spent a majority of her life helping others. However, she has recently found herself in need of assistance. Now Lundquist is about to have a new roof provided to her, free-of-charge.

Lundquist grew up in a troubled home surrounded by addiction and bounced around in foster homes during her teenage years. She’s had cancer and was diagnosed with diabetes at a young age, among many other health ailments. But beyond that, Lundquist is a mother and a giver. Her tough upbringing motivated her to do good and inspire others.

Lundquist gave her home to her children, who would not be able to afford housing otherwise, and moved to another home during a foreclosure. The home she moved into came with its fair share of problems. When she bought the house the roof was covered with snow. It wasn’t until the snow melted that she realized how bad the roof really was.

The roof leaked, and when Lundquist tried to have it repaired the first person who came to fix it told her they couldn’t guarantee their work, while the next person charged her $1,000 for a job that should have cost $100.

Eric Libby, a local roofer, posted in the Boise Bench Dwellers Facebook group asking if anyone needed a free roof. Many people responded, including Lundquist.

Cecilia Rinn, a close friend of Lundquist’s of many years, talked to the Idaho Statesmanabout her.

“She is an amazing, kind and powerful woman who has never been defined by the many challenges she has faced,” Rinn said. “I always look to her for strength, love and honesty. I love her dearly.”

Several people commented on the Facebook post recommending Lundquist for the free roof.

“Leanne Lundquist could really use the help! She’s limited on cash as is. Maybe not even a full roof. I’m not 100% sure what she needs help with,” Brandon Abbott said. Abbott is a child of Lundquist’s; one she fostered. “I just know she could use some help really bad.”

“There was a hole that was leading right into her bedroom . . . it was pretty bad,” Libby said. “She’s not in very good health, either. I thought hey, why not?”

Libby announced that he would be providing Lundquist with a new metal roof at no charge. A metal roof can protect one’s home from suffering major damage because it has a 140 mile per hour wind rating. It’s the perfect choice for someone like Lundquist who isn’t able to do a lot of work on her home.

Libby plans to keep paying it forward and putting roofs on homes of those who may be in serious need. He’s also planning to replace the roof of the Alano Club of Boise, a nonprofit gathering place for Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon groups.