Covered by Christ

We serve those who serve is one way Joe Casalese distinguishes his charity, Covered By Christ, from the many out there asking for your money. He puts it this way: “Pastors, first responders, teachers, nurses; all those people chose to serve our community and they’re not exactly making a fortune doing it. When they have something big and expensive crop up like a roof leak, flooded kitchen, fire, they need help. New roofs are expensive.”

Joe should know. A roofing professional for many years, his company often got requests from people in dire need. “Sometimes we could help. Charge less. Get suppliers to donate. Sometimes we had to say no. That bothered me.

“One day I was sitting on my front porch, reading my Bible and inspiration came to me. God spoke to me and said I need you to open a 501C3! Took a while but I got it done. That was in September. Our first family (pictured above) got a new roof in October.

“Lots of folks wonder how they can help and know their contributions are working. Well, Covered By Christ is a mission I’ve taken on that can easily become yours. Please see our website for ways you can donate. Also, join us for Casino Night at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market on Friday, November 1st from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm! Tickets are $100 per person and include food, auction items and $5000 in Casino Money! Proceeds go to Covered By Christ.”