Our Story

Founded in 2023, by Tay Booker and Jazz Lynn, driven by a shared commitment to liberation and a steadfast resolve to break down systematic barriers of recidivism. Drawing from their own lived experiences, Tay and Jazz embarked on a journey to create a space where individuals could find support, guidance, and hope. Their vision for Leveled Up Reentry was not just about rebuilding lives, but about reclaiming agency, restoring dignity, and fostering a sense of liberation that transcends boundaries and transforms lives.

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As they embraced their experiences as catalysts for change, demonstrating that transformation and liberation are within reach for all. Their mantra, "when you know where you came from, you know where you're headed," guided their mission to empower individuals to rewrite their narrative and shape their destinies.

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As Tay Booker and Jazz Lynn continue to lead by example, their unwavering commitment to liberation serves as a beacon of hope for all those seeking redemption and renewal. Through their shared journey of personal and collective growth, to forge a new path forward.

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Leveled Up Reentry is a “by and for” community-based nonprofit led by people with lived experience in the justice system. We support justice-involved adults in Pierce County, Washington, by providing holistic, peer-led services that promote successful reentry, stability, and long-term self-sufficiency.

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From release to community transition, we offer reentry navigation, workforce development, life skills coaching, mentorship, and community connections alongside behavioral health resources. Our lived-experience leadership allows us to reach people often left out of traditional systems and build trust where it matters most.

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Through partnership, empowerment, and dignity-centered support, Leveled Up Reentry works to reduce recidivism, strengthen communities, and create a pathway home.