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Date: October 14, 2025
Re: Funding Request for Victory Villa Recovery House
Dear Housing Fund Board Members and Commissioners,
On behalf of Gateway to Freedom, thank you for the opportunity to submit proposals for the
2026 Affordable and Supportive Housing (House Bill 1590) and Homeless Housing and
Assistance (Senate Bill 5386) funding. We appreciate the County’s commitment to
collaborative, recovery-oriented approaches that address homelessness and strengthen
community stability.
Gateway to Freedom is submitting proposals under the following categories: 1590 Development,
1590 Operations, and 5386 Homeless Housing and Assistance. Our mission aligns with these
programs by providing supportive housing and recovery-focused services for individuals
experiencing homelessness in Jefferson County. Through our reentry, case management, and
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs, we have built strong partnerships with
law enforcement, behavioral health providers, and community agencies.
Victory Villa Recovery House fills a critical gap in the County’s housing continuum by offering
seven supportive housing units for homeless men in recovery from substance use disorders. The
program provides a structured, substance-free environment with individualized case
management and peer support to help residents achieve stability, employment, and long-term
housing.
Victory Villa supports the goals outlined in Jefferson County’s Five-Year Homeless Housing
Plan by promoting recovery, reducing recidivism, and preventing returns to homelessness.
Gateway to Freedom is committed to ensuring that every dollar invested leads to measurable,
lasting outcomes for the individuals and community we serve.
Thank you for your consideration and continued partnership in strengthening Jefferson County’s
system of care.
Gabbie Caudill
Executive Director
3051 West Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368
admin@gatewaytofreedompt.org 360-316-9858