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.

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.

In May, the Handle-It team provided valuable support to our community through several essential repair projects across Beaverton, Portland, and Canby.

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.

For nearly three decades, Ms. Hall has called her manufactured house “home.” At 55 years old and living alone, she’s faced more than her share of challenges—especially as her health has declined due to serious breathing issues. But this past year, the struggle became too much to bear alone. Her home was in disrepair, her ceiling was collapsing, and every leak in her roof was another reminder that things needed to change.

Ms. Freeman lives alone in her beloved 1920 home with her two poodles, Riley and River. Like many seniors, she experiences anxiety and has

At 62, Ms. Baxter faces daily challenges living with a disability while surviving on a limited Social Security income. With a full-time live