Early in 2026, Catalyst selected the Ballou home as a DEEP Project for the season. The home had several urgent repair needs, and our goal was to help make it safe, secure, healthy, and energy-efficient for Steve and his family.

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.

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 Outdated single-pane aluminum windows and deteriorating siding left her home uncomfortable and vulnerable to the elements.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.