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.

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.