About The Program

Our Community Reinvestment Financial Coaching and Mentorship Program aims to help individuals and families build a financially stable future while honoring their cultural backgrounds. 

The program offers:

  • Trauma-Informed Financial Coaching: Personalized guidance to help build financial stability.
  • Business Coaching: Assistance with starting, managing, and growing small businesses.
  • Homebuyer Education: Support for purchasing a first home, including mortgage navigation and credit improvement.

Is This Program for Me?

Participants can expect the following coaching services:

  • Personalized Financial Coaching: Tailored advice and strategies to improve financial health and stability.
  • Business Development Support: Guidance on starting and managing a business, including financial planning and growth strategies.
  • Homebuyer Support: Education and assistance throughout the homebuying process, from improving credit scores to securing a mortgage.

Qualifications for the Program

To qualify for our coaching
program, applicants must:

  • Be
    residents of Washington State.
  • Demonstrate
    financial need or economic hardship.
  • Have
    been impacted by the war on drugs, either personally or through family
    history.
  • Show a
    commitment to improving their financial situation and engaging in the
    provided coaching and mentorship.

Which Program is for Me?

The programs are broken into two groups, please select the program that applies and complete the linked registration. Someone from our program outreach will be in touch. 

Application

CJK Community Homes Services

Housing

Owned and operated by CJK Community Homes.  Affordable housing such as transitional facilities and permanent housing for low income individuals and families with various incomes.

Onsite Wrap Around Services

Services to assist individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to secure permanent housing, vocational training, financial literacy, and on-site mental health and life skill counseling.

Financial Literacy

Educate individuals and families to understand basic principles of finance: credit, budgeting, debt, savings, and investments to make wise decisions to improve financial wellbeing to establish and build generational wealth.

Testimonials

“CJK Community Homes truly saved my life. When my roommate failed to pay rent for two months, we faced eviction, and I was on the brink of homelessness. Thankfully, the dedicated staff at CJK stepped in and provided me with immediate, safe housing, ensuring I didn't have to leave the Tacoma area. They didn't just offer a roof over my head; they also provided essential support like budgeting assistance and case management services, guiding me towards achieving my career and financial aspirations. Moreover, CJK Community Homes empowered me to give back to others facing housing insecurity. Volunteering at outreach events, I'm now part of a community dedicated to supporting each other through tough times. I'm forever grateful for the lifeline CJK extended to me and proud to pay it forward by helping others in need."
Leo
CJK is a pillar in community. When it comes to meeting people where they're at, second chances with legitimate resources and services CJK is a go to organization. I've not only heard of the impact I've witnessed firsthand.
Thrett B
I go by Cy, i have known Noemi for years and she for one i can safely say has been a solid and thorough individual. If Noemi says she can help you out undoubtedly she will follow through. Me and my family were on the verge of being homeless. At the end of November our landlord gave us that notice to vacate after 6 long years. Fortunately we knew Noemi! We met with Noemi that following week and 2days later we checking out houses. In about a week or so we found a house Noemi got us qualified for. By January 2022 we officially became first time home buyers thanks to Noemi and our realtor Curie!
Cy
I have never met a sincere, genuine and loving heart like Noemi Cagatin owner of CJK COMMUNITY HOME! Her heart is to give back the community another Chance to live and enjoy life. Her mission truly an inspiration to us. Thank you for making people feel that there is HOPE and there is LIFE to live.
Lanielyn
Often times I would encounter landlords that are unsympathetic to the obstacles which homeless individuals face. Noemi has been an amazing and empathetic resource in assisting veterans find and stabilize housing.
The level of Noemi's consistent communication and her tenacity and passion in helping those in need of assistance.
Absolutely. Noemi is a formidable force driving to help clients in need, which is exactly what is needed during these trying times. Anything you'd like to add? I look forward to continuing working with Noemi. Any individual or entity would be fortunate to have her as an ally.
Jeremy M., BSW
Common problems Veterans seem to face before entering housing surround mental health, unaffordable housing, family crisis breakup (often for males), and substance abuse.
Prior to the Gulf War PTSD was not treated as it is today. Tens of thousands of men and women who are entering into their 60's either have lived a life of misdiagnosis of PTSD or have lived without medication and adult psychotherapy to address PTSD diagnosis.
CJK meets people where they are at. Without judgement and without selection of best fit, the management style of CJK is one that strategically creates homes for vulnerable Veterans experiencing less than favorable social and credit histories post their service to our country.
Jason S., SSVF
I’ve been in and out of Washington for more than 30 years and until CJK gave me the opportunity to establish myself in a community of love and friendship I had not known the joy of having people in my life I could depend on. I am truly grateful and inspired by their passion to aid the needy.
LeeBee253
CJK Community Homes was truly a blessing in my life. Not only did they help me with housing, but they help me transition from the streets in a home which provided stability & a great foundation to build my way up. I am very thankful for CJK & will always support anything they have going on.
S. Willey
The unique approach of CJK really makes a difference. Noemi truly cares for her clients as family, realistic and always goal setting. It's great to see the ways lives are changed because of CJK
J. Proshau

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