For many years, Ms. Tilander could count on her son to help with projects around the house. Tragically, he recently passed away, leaving an immeasurable void in her life. Without him, major repairs became much harder to face alone.

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.

In February 2026, Catalyst first came alongside the Davis family by placing a tarp over their roof to stop active leaks in several areas of the home. While this provided immediate relief, it was clear that a temporary solution would not be enough. Their home needed a full roof replacement.

For the past four years, the Atkins family has called their 1991 home in Sherwood their own. As a young family raising three children, ages 8, 5, and an infant, they work hard every day to create a loving and stable home. While the father works tirelessly to provide for his family, the cost of replacing their failing roof was simply more than they could manage.

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.

Ms. Ellis is a 72-year-old low-income senior living with disabilities in a 1991 manufactured home that had been in need of significant repairs for many years. In the summer of 2025, Catalyst volunteers stepped in to replace her failing roof before it could cause severe water damage inside the home. While that project addressed an urgent need, there was still much work to be done.

Ms. Tilander has called her Sherwood home home for the past six years. At 69 years old and living on a limited income, she has worked hard to maintain her property despite the challenges she faces.

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.

For over 25 years, Ms. Agrimson has called her Northeast Portland house a home filled with memories and meaning. When she recently noticed a leak making its way into her living room, it brought understandable concern.

Northwest Christian Church – Tigard proudly partnered with the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) to refresh and reimagine a dedicated space for teens in the foster care program. This collaboration was rooted in a shared desire to offer something deeply important: a place where young people feel safe, respected, and cared for during a time often marked by uncertainty.

The Catalyst Golf Marathon isn’t just another date on our calendar—it is the moment when a full year of hope, hard work, and belief comes together.

Mr. and Mrs. Patton have called their Portland home their own for the past 36 years—a place filled with memories, love, and the comfort of familiarity. Now in their 70s, the home they have so faithfully cared for has begun to need more attention than they are able to give.

For Ms. Perez, home has always been more than a place to live—it’s where she has raised her three children, built memories, and found stability over many years. But in late 2025, that sense of security was suddenly shaken.

Ms. Sarmiento is an 84-year-old widow who has lived in her beloved 1908 home for many years. After losing her husband—a man who lovingly cared for the property and took deep pride in maintaining their home—she has faced the growing challenge of keeping up with critical repairs on her own.

Ms. Perez is a devoted single mother of three who has called her home her sanctuary for many years. When she recently received an eviction notice tied to urgent and costly property repairs, the weight of the situation became overwhelming.

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.

February may be a shorter month, but our Catalyst Handle‑It team made every day count.

For 16 years, Ms. Hall has treasured her mobile home—a place she has continued to care for despite facing serious respiratory health challenges.

The Handle-It team started the new year on a strong note, tackling a wide range of projects across the region.

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.