Community Impact

Windows 4 Widows

Giving Back to the Families of Those Who Gave Everything

At Michigan Screen and Window, we believe in honoring the sacrifice of our nation’s heroes by supporting the loved ones they’ve left behind. Through our Windows for Widows campaign, we’re making a real difference, one home at a time.

As Featured on ABC 13 – On Your Side

We’re honored to have this campaign spotlighted in the news. See how it’s making a difference in our community: WZZM 13 Link

Windows for Widows is more than a campaign—it’s a pledge of support, a gesture of gratitude, and a beacon of hope for the widows of U.S. military veterans.

This summer, we’re proud to give one deserving widow a home window replacement package, absolutely free.

Nominations Are Now Closed

Do you know a widow of a military veteran who deserves a warmer, safer home? Nominate her today by sharing her story with us using the form below. We’re accepting nominations for the 2025 recipient now through June 13th.

Simple qualifications for submission:

Military Veteran Widow

The nominee must be a United States military widow of any age.

Grand Rapids Home Owner

The nominee must own and live in the Grand Rapids area home that is receiving the new windows.

Windows Older or Failing

The windows must not have been replaced recently. We want this to be a useful upgrade for them!

No purchase necessary to enter or win. The “Windows 4 Widows” contest is sponsored by Michigan Screen & Window. Open to legal residents of the greater Grand Rapids area in Michigan. Participants may nominate a military widow (“hero”) who is 18 years of age or older and was a spouse of a United States military service member. Winners must own and reside in the home receiving the windows. One winner will be selected for 2025. Winner will receive a window package that includes all materials and labor, with a maximum package value of $10,000. Contest closes on June 13th, 2025. Winners will be notified via phone call or SMS and must respond within 3 business days to claim their prize. Failure to respond or comply with contest rules may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. By accepting the prize, winners agree to hold harmless Michigan Screen & Window for any issues related to the installation or repair work. Prizes are non-transferable and have no cash value. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible nominations received. Sponsor reserves the right to modify or terminate the contest at any time without notice. By participating, nominators and nominees agree to abide by the official rules and the decisions of the sponsor, which are final and binding.

Meet Our 2024 Hero: Emalyn Twist

Emalyn, a devoted mother of three and widow of a U.S. military veteran, was selected as our 2024 recipient. Her family received a full set of brand new windows—bringing warmth, safety, and peace of mind back into their home.

“This gift has given my children and me a sense of security and warmth that words can’t fully express. Thank you for remembering our story.”

— Emalyn Twist

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  • Together, we can make a lasting impact: one window, one family at a time.

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    COVID 19 Update

    We are open for emergency, essential and curbside service.
    If you have a window emergency, work that is essential for safety and operation of your home or business, or would like to drop off a screen to be repaired then we can help you!

    Here’s how it works:

    – Call 616-275-4752 and tell us what work you need done.
    – We will either schedule an appointment to look at your essential/emergency service or schedule a time for curbside service.
    – Our team has been and will continue to practice social distancing and hygiene. We will greet you with a mask and a smile with sanitized hands and try to walk you through the process through this unusual time.
    – We will continue to communicate with you remotely to the completion of your service.