02/06/2026
Running Catalyst has always been a labor of love—and since September, it's been a labor of transformation. When we took on this 1960s building, we knew we were in for a challenge. What we didn't expect was how much joy, grit, and community power it would take to bring a space back from decades of decay—and how incredible it would feel to watch it come alive.
We've been building something special! Together with so many helping hands from our community, we've accomplished an enormous amount in just a few months:
✨ Completely renovated the restroom/shower room from the ground up
✨ Transformed an old office and garbage-filled storage closet into a beautiful yoga studio and gathering space
✨ Repaired and replaced critical fixtures—toilets, sinks, lighting, and more
✨ Painted, laid new flooring, sealed drafty 60-year-old windows
✨ Filled countless holes in concrete walls (seriously, so many holes)
✨ Built out a truly rad multi-use space
✨ Welcomed new community members and strengthened bonds with our existing chosen family
And we're just getting started. Pics for some recent views and a peak at the process!
We won't sugarcoat it—there are still hurdles ahead. All four furnaces died this winter (huge thanks to Mr. HVAC for the rescue!), our snowblower gave out, and now our water heater has joined the party. We're working to raise $2,300 to replace the water heater immediately so we can keep our doors open and continue being the space you know and trust.
But here's the thing: we've been here before, and we've always come through together. Here's how you can be part of this growth journey:
💜 Shop our merch on the website
💜 Interact with and share our posts—invite people to join you at classes or events
💜 Book your next event in one of our space rentals
💜 Buy a class pass or gift one to a friend (covers weekly yoga with Angela of Uneven Lotus Yoga, bi-weekly somatic breathwork with Candace, 2x weekly powerlifting team training, weekly metabolic conditioning and functional range conditioning with Sabrina, and monthly LGBTQ-centered self-defense/empowerment classes)
💜 Register for upcoming events—sound bath, connecting with our pets' energy workshop, community ping pong tournament, and more always being added
Every contribution—whether it's $5 or $500, buying a shirt or sharing this post—moves us forward. Catalyst exists because of community support, and that's never been more true than right now.
Thank you for being our people. Thank you for believing in what we're building here. Thank you for growing with us.
With gratitude and momentum,
Team Catalyst
