Who We Are

Catalyst Partnerships started in September 2007 as an informal grass-roots movement, consisting of a few families and individuals who simply wanted to help neighbors who needed assistance with home repairs due to physical or financial limitations. Catalyst Partnerships was registered as a Public Charity on August 1, 2008, and was recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)3 on March 1, 2010.

Since our inception we have worked with thousands of volunteers to complete hundreds of projects in the Portland Metro Area of Oregon. Catalyst Partnerships has a six member Board of Directors.  Operations are led by Founder/Executive Director Shawn Mitchell, a small paid staff, and dozens of volunteer staff and projects leaders.


MISSION:

Catalyst Partnerships builds hope, inspires faith, and nurtures community by bringing together useful resources and caring volunteers to meet the critical home repair needs of under-resourced people in our communities.


CORE VALUES:

• Serving others with no strings attached
• Equipping individuals for personal, social, and spiritual development
• Cultivating authentic & healthy relationships
• Collaborating with diverse people & organizations
• Empowering ordinary people for involvement & leadership
• Earning trusted partnerships with local organizations, businesses & government

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