Key Takeaways
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Diane and Brian Johnsen received a brand-new heating and cooling system valued at approximately $16,000 free of charge.
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Financial pressures had previously required Diane to work three jobs to help keep up with the couple's mortgage payments.
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The charitable home-improvement initiative has supported over 3,100 families since it began in 2009.
Community initiative brings warmth and relief to Beaverton seniors
Facing cold winter months ahead, Beaverton, Oregon residents Diane and Brian Johnsen received an extraordinary gift when local contractors and a community initiative teamed up to replace their broken home heating and cooling system at absolutely no cost.
The couple had been navigating challenging financial circumstances, which had pushed Diane to take on three separate jobs just to help maintain payments on their mortgage. When their old HVAC unit failed permanently and could no longer be repaired, finding the money for a replacement seemed out of reach. Relief arrived after they applied to the Lennox Feel the Love program, which partners with local HVAC contractors to provide crucial home upgrades to families in need.
Local company Aviator Heating & Cooling supplied the labor and installation for the new energy-efficient system and modern thermostat, an upgrade valued at roughly $16,000. The surprise upgrade delivered essential peace of mind to the retired couple just in time for the colder season.
Since launching in 2009, the Feel the Love program has provided HVAC equipment donations to more than 3,100 families across the country, helping vulnerable and hardworking households stay safe and comfortable in their homes.
