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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 Her existing hot water heater was outdated and no longer operating efficiently—making it an ideal candidate for an upgrade.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.

Recently, the Bigjoes reached out to us again when several areas of their home began showing serious signs of wear. The flooring in key spaces was failing, creating safety concerns that could no longer be ignored. It was clear they needed support—and we were grateful to answer that call.

Ms. Perez is a devoted single mother of three who has called her home her sanctuary for many years. When she recently received an eviction notice tied to urgent and costly property repairs, the weight of the situation became overwhelming.

Last year, Catalyst volunteers came together to make meaningful improvements to Ms. Olds’ home—installing new siding, fresh paint, and energy‑efficient windows. This month, we were honored to return and take the next step in that journey by providing her with an energy‑efficient ducted heat pump.

Until recently, Mr. Ballou’s home was very cold in the winter and uncomfortably hot in the summer. His only permanent heat source was a single baseboard heater in his bedroom

Through Catalyst’s DEEP Initiative, her long journey toward restoration began. Over the past two years, we’ve been honored to walk alongside her, repairing her home step by step, phase by phase.

February may be a shorter month, but our Catalyst Handle‑It team made every day count.

Through Catalyst’s DEEP Initiative, she found more than repairs; she found a team committed to restoring both her home and her sense of security.

For 16 years, Ms. Hall has treasured her mobile home—a place she has continued to care for despite facing serious respiratory health challenges.

The Handle-It team started the new year on a strong note, tackling a wide range of projects across the region.

Ms. Allen, a 71-year-old homeowner in Portland, reached out for help with her yard. With limited income and difficulty managing physical tasks, even simple upkeep had become overwhelming.

November was another full and meaningful month for our Handle-It team as they continued caring for low-income homeowners throughout the Portland metro area.

This transformation was made possible by 25 dedicated volunteers who contributed 280 hours of service. Their hard work and compassion turned a house in need into a home renewed.

It started with a simple conversation during our weekly project meeting on October 28, 2025. Marty, one of our dedicated Advocates, shared something that weighed heavily on our hearts: several clients were worried about losing their SNAP benefits. For many of them—low-income homeowners—those benefits are a lifeline.