ROCK HILL, S.C. — Just a few months ago the hail storm that blew through the south side of Rock Hill took many residents by surprise and caused immense damage to homes, cars, and multiple businesses.
Since then, multiple organizations stepped in to help residents get back on their feet. In June, Habitat for Humanity of York County dedicated $250,000 toward renovating homes for residents who didn’t have insurance.
According to CEO Tim Veeck, the organization initially set out to help 15 families but was able to stretch their funds and help nearly double that.
“It’s been a lot of roof, siding, window repair. Some people had their entire HVAC system completely damaged. Having to repair ceilings and drywall is something else that we’ve done,” Veeck explained.
Now – months later – driving through the south side of Rock Hill, multiple homes look completely different with new siding, new windows, and new roofs. Some residents say they’re happy the storm is all just a memory.
“I received a new roof, shingles, new strings on the windows,” shared Bobby Stevenson, who lives in Rock Hill.
“We had great big tears in the siding, the roof was destroyed. We did have some internal damage with the roof. We literally watched our cars get the doors blown off and the windows blown out," added neighbor Ruth Perkins.
However, Perkins said the community's best sides were shown in the aftermath.
"I think in a way it’s brought our neighborhood together,” she said.
Habitat for Humanity said it hopes to have all of the work done in the coming weeks.
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