Projects

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.

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.

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.

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.

Earlier this year, Mr. Ryan suffered a heart attack, and while his recovery has been steady, his home presented a serious challenge: a roof in critical disrepair.

In place of our usual October in-person staff meeting, Catalyst leadership saw an opportunity to make a difference.

September 23-27, Catalyst’s dedicated volunteers continued the restoration by replacing one-third of the exterior siding damaged by the roof leak and repairing compromised structural elements.

Cordero House, located in Portland, Oregon, is a residential treatment program serving male youth ages 13–19 under the care of the Oregon Youth Authority

Over three days, 62 volunteers contributed 371 hours to tear down the damaged structure, build a new deck, landscape the yard, and remove extensive debris—restoring safety and beauty to his outdoor space.

Ms. Ellis, a disabled senior living on a fixed income in a mobile home, was facing a dire situation. Her roof was failing, putting her home at risk of serious water damage.

Ms. Lestat, a strong and courageous woman, has faced many hardships. Widowed for a decade and currently undergoing chemotherapy, she is immunocompromised and unable to keep up with the physical demands of maintaining her home. Her situation called for more than just repairs—it called for kindness, care, and community.

A Life of Resilience Ms. Fox—a proud Black, Asian, and Indigenous woman—has called her house “home” for over 20 years. After the...

Since 1984, Ms. Olds—a widow living alone in her Beavercreek home—has quietly gone about her life. But over the years, time took its toll on her house. Outdated single-pane aluminum windows and deteriorating siding left her home uncomfortable and vulnerable to the elements. She needed help, and that’s when Catalyst stepped in.

Ms. Robinson, a devoted mother and widow, lives with her adult son and 16-year-old daughter. Her son’s ongoing mental health challenges have made it difficult for her to maintain steady work, placing a heavy burden on the family.

Recently, Catalyst and a compassionate team of volunteers from Living Hope Fellowship joined forces to help the McCaw family.

Catalyst volunteers returned to rebuild the awning—restoring not just the structure, but a sense of dignity and security to Mr. Springate’s home.

Mr. and Mrs. Davidson have lived in their Beaverton home for many years. But with Mrs. Davidson facing serious medical challenges and the couple struggling financially, including difficulty making mortgage payments, they’ve been unable to keep up with essential home repairs.

For 35 years, 72-year-old Mr. Springate has called his Lake Oswego house home. But recently, he faced a critical challenge

The Bigjoe family, neighbors living in Oregon City, are on a fixed income and face physical and financial challenges. Mrs. Bigjoe, in particular, has serious mobility issues, and their home had become unsafe for daily movement.