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 Ramirez owns a small condominium built in 1970 that relied on an outdated electric baseboard heating system and had no air conditioning.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.

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