About CORE Housing
Our Purpose at CORE Housing
Creating Opportunities. Rebuilding Everything.
CORE Housing was born from a movement — not just a mission.
When I ran for governor, one of my core platforms was reducing recidivism. I didn’t speak about it from theory — I spoke from lived experience. My husband served 24 years in prison. Today, he is the poster child of what a second chance can look like: productive, purpose-driven, and paying it forward. His transformation wasn’t because the system helped him — it’s because someone gave him a chance.
But I believe one person’s success isn’t enough. We have to build pathways that make second chances the standard, not the exception.
Why We Exist
We created CORE Housing because we saw the cracks firsthand — where people fall through when they leave prison, exit military service, or simply can’t afford rent. Without safe housing, people spiral. Without community, they return to survival mode. And without opportunity, they lose hope.
That’s not justice. That’s a setup.
At CORE, we do more than house people. We stabilize lives and restore dignity so our residents can move forward, not go backward.
Our Roots & Network
As a veteran, political leader, and community builder, I’ve forged real relationships with those who are doing the work on the ground:
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At Renton Technical College, Wade is the veterans coordinator.
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Gerald helps justice-involved individuals get into school and get their classes paid for.
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Our welcome packets include curated resources for job training, resume building, legal aid, sobriety support, and mental health tools.
When you walk into CORE, you walk into a network — not just a room.
Our Vision for the Future
Right now, CORE Housing provides 7 beds in King County, Washington — but we’re just getting started.
Our goal is to expand into multiple homes across the region and beyond, where every space is designed to uplift, empower, and support. We envision CORE homes in Oregon, Florida, Texas, and across Washington State, rooted in community partnerships and funded through public and private support.
We believe reentry should not mean rejection. And in a world so divided, housing can be a human bridge.
