Level Up Home
Clean and sober housing, community, and coaching for men coming home. Led by people who have walked the path.
Stability today. Skills for tomorrow. A way forward that lasts.
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Who We Serve
Level Up is a place to land and a place to grow. We serve men exiting incarceration who choose sobriety, accountability, and forward motion. This is where your next chapter begins with dignity, support, and real opportunity.
We believe that every man deserves a stable foundation from which to rebuild. Our community is built on mutual respect, shared experience, and the understanding that change happens through consistent action and unwavering support.
What You'll Find Here
  • Safe, sober housing with peer accountability and structure
  • Coaching, job readiness training, and financial foundations
  • Community that believes in your next chapter and walks alongside you
  • Practical tools for navigating reentry and building momentum
Our Approach
We pair stable housing with coaching, circles, and practical steps. This is healing and progress through practice. We learn from lived experience, pair structure with grace, and stand in the belief that practice creates progress.
Growth Mindset
Learn, practice, improve. Every day is an opportunity to develop new skills and strengthen your capacity for change.
Belonging
Community, mentors, brotherhood. You're not walking this path alone.
Agency
Clear goals, real choices, responsibility. Your decisions shape your future.
Stability
Structure, safety, housing. A solid foundation makes everything else possible.
Momentum
Daily wins that compound. Small steps forward create lasting transformation.
Housing & Programming
You get a safe bed, a steady rhythm, and a team in your corner. Our program combines the essentials of stable housing with the support and skills you need to move forward with confidence.
Housing Includes
  • Clean and sober shared homes with private or semi-private rooms
  • Weekly meetings and peer support circles
  • Utilities included in your stay
  • Locations near transit and employment corridors for easy access
  • Structured daily routines that support recovery and growth
Programming Includes
  • Reentry planning and personalized case management
  • Employment readiness, resume building, and interview labs
  • Financial basics, budgeting, and credit rebuilding workshops
  • Recovery support and community circles for ongoing healing
  • Life admin support: IDs, benefits applications, transportation assistance
Founders & Leadership
Level Up is built by people who have lived the work. We honor legacy, lift lived expertise, and lead with accountability and care. Our team brings decades of combined experience in reentry, recovery, systems change, and community building.
Volunteer Leaders
Anthony Powers
Movement builder, mentor, and founder of American Equity & Progress. Anthony brings grassroots organizing and community mobilization expertise to our leadership team.
Robert Britten
Educator and student success leader at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. Robert champions educational pathways and workforce development for justice-involved individuals.
Ronnie Jackson
Formerly incarcerated, now a thriving Real Estate Investor and Mentor. Ronnie's journey from incarceration to entrepreneurship embodies what's possible.
James "Jim" Chambers (Weld Seattle)
Reentry and fatherhood mentor. His journey through incarceration shaped his mission to help other men reconnect with their children and rebuild their lives. Watch his story.
Founders
Katrina Romatowski
Co-Founder of Level Up, strategist at the intersection of housing, equity, and systems change.
Frank Shankwitz (In Memoriam)
Co-Founder of Level Up and Founder of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, whose life of service continues to inspire Level Up's mission. See his story here
Our program managers, peer mentors, and coaches bring deep reentry, recovery, and workforce experience. Every member of our team understands the challenges of coming home because they've either lived it or dedicated their careers to walking alongside those who have.
Success Pathway
Your journey with Level Up follows a clear progression. Each stage builds on the last, creating momentum toward independence, stability, and leadership. This is not a rigid timeline but a flexible framework that adapts to your pace and priorities.
1
Intake
Assessment and goal setting. We listen to your story, understand your needs, and create a personalized plan together.
2
Stabilize
Housing, structure, recovery. Establish routines, build trust, and create the foundation for everything that follows.
3
Skill-Build
Job readiness and life admin. Develop the practical skills and documents you need to access opportunities.
4
Work
Placement and employer support. Connect with employers who value second chances and provide ongoing workplace coaching.
5
Wealth Basics
Budgeting, banking, credit rebuild. Learn to manage money, save for the future, and repair your financial foundation.
6
Alumni
Mentorship and leadership circles. Give back, stay connected, and continue growing as part of our extended community.
Spotlight: Fatherhood & Leadership
Fathers change futures. Mentors multiply it. Being a present father and engaged mentor creates ripples of positive change that extend far beyond one family.
"I learned how to be present, then I taught other men how to be present too."
James "Jim" Chambers
Jim's story of fatherhood and mentorship continues to shape Level Up's community today. Through his work with Weld Seattle and his dedication to helping other fathers rebuild relationships with their children, Jim demonstrates the transformative power of accountability, vulnerability, and consistent showing up.
Our fatherhood circles provide space for men to share struggles, celebrate wins, and learn practical strategies for being the dads their children deserve. We help men navigate custody arrangements, child support systems, and the emotional complexity of reconnecting after absence.
Eligibility & House Rules
We make case-by-case decisions based on readiness, commitment, and capacity. If you are ready to grow, we encourage you to apply. Our standards exist to protect the community and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
Eligibility
Men 18 and older exiting incarceration with no registered offenses, or facing housing insecurity
Commitment to sobriety and willingness to submit to regular testing
Agreement to program participation and house standards
Willingness to work, learn, and contribute to the community
Openness to feedback, coaching, and personal growth
House Rules
Maintain sober living environment; participate in random testing
Respect shared spaces, observe quiet hours, clean up after yourself
Attend required meetings and keep your commitments
Zero tolerance for violence, threats, or intimidation
Guests require prior approval from house managers

These guidelines help us maintain a safe, supportive environment for everyone. We understand that growth is not linear, and we approach accountability with both firmness and grace.
Stories & Partners
Voices from Our Community
"Stability gave me momentum. For the first time in years, I could plan beyond tomorrow. That changed everything."
"I learned how to hold a job and hold myself accountable. The skills I built here translate to every part of my life."
"I'm building credit and trust, one month at a time. My family sees the difference. I see the difference."
Our Partners
We collaborate with employers, training programs, recovery networks, and reentry allies to open real pathways to work and wealth. Strong partnerships multiply our impact and create opportunities that might otherwise remain closed.
Together, we are building an ecosystem of support that recognizes talent, values lived experience, and creates pathways to economic stability and family reunification.
Take Action Today
Whether you're ready to start your own journey, know someone who could benefit from our program, or want to support our mission, there's a place for you in the Level Up community.
Apply
Ready to take the next step? Start your intake process today. We'll review your application and connect with you within 48 hours.
What to expect: A brief phone conversation, intake assessment, and personalized plan built around your goals and timeline.
Donate
Help someone cross the bridge from surviving to thriving. Your contribution provides housing stability, coaching, and the practical support that makes lasting change possible.
Your impact: $500 sponsors one month of housing. $1,200 funds a mentorship circle. $5,000 covers comprehensive reentry support for one man.
Connect With Us
hello@leveluphome.org | 206-279-9944
123 N 35th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
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Level Up Seattle is a Washington nonprofit corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Federal Identification Number (EIN): 83-2283933
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