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Mr. Veaham is a 79-year-old disabled, low-income homeowner who has proudly called his 1985 house home for the past eight years. In 2021, Catalyst remodeled his bathroom to better accommodate his wheelchair, creating a safer, more accessible space where he could move with greater comfort and independence. Over time, however, the bathroom floor became damaged by regular wheelchair use, creating a new safety concern.

Mr. Avecilla is an 89-year-old widower who has called his multigenerational family home his own for the past 25 years. Like many older homeowners, maintaining a home built in the 1960s became increasingly difficult as the years passed. Aging materials, ongoing repairs, and limited resources created challenges that could not be tackled alone.

Ms. Allen, a 75-year-old homeowner, has cherished her Northeast Portland home for more than three decades. Our journey with her began several years ago when Catalyst helped replace her failing roof.

Ms. Ellis is a 72-year-old low-income senior living with disabilities in a 1991 manufactured home that had been in need of significant repairs for many years. In the summer of 2025, Catalyst volunteers stepped in to replace her failing roof before it could cause severe water damage inside the home. While that project addressed an urgent need, there was still much work to be done.

For more than 40 years, Mr. Ballou has called his Milwaukie home his own. As time passed, however, maintaining the home became more than he could manage alone. Due to physical limitations and the growing repair needs of the property, Mr. Ballou reached out to Catalyst in 2025 for help.

Ms. Ramirez owns a small condominium built in 1970 that relied on an outdated electric baseboard heating system and had no air conditioning. Living with multiple health conditions, maintaining a comfortable and consistent indoor temperature is especially important to her well-being.

For the past 27 years, the Richardsons have called their Southwest Portland house home. Living on a fixed income and navigating the challenges of retirement and disabilities, they have worked hard to maintain the place where so many memories have been made. However, as the cost of living continues to rise, especially energy expenses, keeping up with the home's needs has become increasingly difficult.

For the past 28 years, Ms. Hyneman has called her Milwaukie home her own. As an older adult living with a disability, maintaining her property can be difficult, especially when unexpected issues arise.

Ms. Tilander has called her Sherwood home home for the past six years. At 69 years old and living on a limited income, she has worked hard to maintain her property despite the challenges she faces.

Like so many families living on a limited income, the Williams family found themselves facing a growing list of home repairs that simply exceeded their resources. Over time, one problem rose above the rest: their roof.

For more than 40 years, Ms. George has called her Northeast Portland house home. Now 77 years old and widowed, she has faced challenges that no one should have to face alone. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she lost her husband—the person who had always taken care of the home's maintenance and repairs.

For more than 32 years, Ms. May has called her house home. At 75 years old, she has lovingly cared for the property, but years of wear and weather had taken a toll.

For over 25 years, Ms. Agrimson has called her Northeast Portland house a home filled with memories and meaning. When she recently noticed a leak making its way into her living room, it brought understandable concern.

Northwest Christian Church – Tigard proudly partnered with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to refresh and reimagine a dedicated space for teens in the foster care program. This collaboration was rooted in a shared desire to offer something deeply important: a place where young people feel safe, respected, and cared for during a time often marked by uncertainty.

The Catalyst Golf Marathon isn’t just another date on our calendar—it is the moment when a full year of hope, hard work, and belief comes together.

During the Home Energy Assessment at Ms. Agrimson’s home, we identified an opportunity to make her home more energy‑efficient and comfortable. Her existing hot water heater was outdated and no longer operating efficiently—making it an ideal candidate for an upgrade.

Mr. and Mrs. Patton have called their Portland home their own for the past 36 years—a place filled with memories, love, and the comfort of familiarity. Now in their 70s, the home they have so faithfully cared for has begun to need more attention than they are able to give.

In November 2025, she reached out to Catalyst after her only toilet had been unusable for three weeks. With just one bathroom in the home, this was more than an inconvenience—it was an urgent need.

For Ms. Perez, home has always been more than a place to live—it’s where she has raised her three children, built memories, and found stability over many years. But in late 2025, that sense of security was suddenly shaken.

Ms. Sarmiento is an 84-year-old widow who has lived in her beloved 1908 home for many years. After losing her husband—a man who lovingly cared for the property and took deep pride in maintaining their home—she has faced the growing challenge of keeping up with critical repairs on her own.