February 2026 - Restoring Hope at Home: Ms. Hall’s Journey Toward Safety and Healing

A Home in Need, a Community That Cares

For 16 years, Ms. Hall has lived in her mobile home while navigating serious respiratory health challenges. Despite her best efforts, she spent far too long in a home with critical repair needs — conditions that directly affected her health, comfort, and daily quality of life.

Through Catalyst’s DEEP Initiative, she found more than repairs; she found a team committed to restoring both her home and her sense of security. This initiative not only addresses major safety and structural concerns, but also builds a meaningful, supportive relationship with each homeowner. Over the past two years, Ms. Hall’s home has seen remarkable transformation.

Completed Work

2024

• Roof replacement with full plywood replacement

2025

• Ceiling insulation through the Catalyst Energy Conservation Program

• New interior ceiling

• New heat pump through the Catalyst Energy Conservation Program

• Repair of rotted siding and full exterior painting

2026

• Packed and cleaned the home in preparation for wall and floor projects

• Addressed mold caused by years of water intrusion

• Prepped walls for paint and beadboard installation

• Installed beadboard in the living room and kitchen

• Painted the interior of the home

Plans for 2026

• Full floor replacement with new vinyl flooring

• Floor insulation through the Catalyst Energy Conservation Program

A Home Renewed With Care

The recent wall restoration was a turning point in making Ms. Hall’s home safe and livable again. Volunteers worked with compassion and determination — cleaning and encapsulating mold, replacing damaged window casings, installing beadboard, painting the interior, and adding new window coverings where old ones had deteriorated.

Ms. Hall is deeply grateful. Her home is no longer a source of stress or danger, but a place where she can breathe easier, feel safe, and live with dignity.

The Power of Community

This transformation was made possible because volunteers showed up — wholeheartedly and in force.A total of 41 volunteers contributed 326 hours of service.

Their dedication was more than just labor; it was a powerful expression of neighbors caring for neighbors and a beautiful example of community in action.

Project Stats and Partners:

Number of Volunteers - 41

Number of Hours - 326

Abundant Life Church

City Team Women's Program 

Project photos