May 2025 - When Faith Meets Fairways: A Day That Changed Our Community

One Day. One Event. Countless Lives Touched.

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. It is our one major fundraiser each year, and everything we raise flows directly back into the communities we serve through our Home Restoration Program and Handle‑It Program.

Every dollar represents a family living in a safer home, a senior who can age in place, a parent who no longer worries about a dangerous repair they can’t afford. This event fuels real change, right where it’s needed most.

Building Safety, Stability, and Dignity—Together

None of this happens alone. We partner with local organizations and an incredible network of volunteers who show up ready to work. Together, we take on major home repairs - projects that restore safety, stability, and peace of mind.

Sometimes the need isn’t a large renovation. Sometimes it’s urgent. A broken step. A faulty grab bar. A repair that can’t wait. That’s when our Handle‑It volunteer crew—skilled, generous, and always ready—steps in to provide essential fixes that make an immediate difference.

A Morning of Gratitude at Topgolf

On Saturday, May 2nd, forty‑three of us gathered at Topgolf. Not everyone came to play, some came simply to cheer, connect, and celebrate what we had accomplished together. It was a morning filled with laughter, reflection, and deep gratitude.

Just weeks earlier, we weren’t sure this kind of celebration would be possible.

When Faith Carried Us Across the Finish Line

We were down ten golfers compared to last year. The economy weighed heavily on everyone’s minds. Reaching $200,000 felt like a stretch, maybe even unrealistic.

But sometimes, all you need is a little faith.

And then something amazing happened.

We received a $20,000 match and an additional $5,000 match for all new funds raised. Momentum grew. Hope followed. And love did what love does best - it showed up.

The Numbers Behind the Heart

• 6 Business Sponsors

• 33 passionate fundraisers

• 27 golfers

• 14 first‑time fundraisers

• Total Pledges: $227k, and growing

The odds felt stacked against us. But love won, for our neighbors, for families waiting for help, and for every home that will now be safer because of this amazing group of supporters.

Because of you, we will not have to say no to anyone already lined up for assistance and we will even have the opportunity to share good news with a handful more.

Thank You for Believing

To everyone who sponsored, donated, fundraised, volunteered, golfed, or simply showed up to support, Thank You! We thank God for you, as well as the ways He continues to provide us with opportunities to extend His love to those who need it most. Generosity is stronger than uncertainty, and community is stronger than doubt.

Homes will be restored, lives will be stabilized and hope will continue to grow. One repair, one volunteer, one act of love at a time.