Most people ask one question — “How do I get Section 8?” — and miss dozens of programs that could help sooner. MystiCares CEO Giovanne Schachere maps every door in Washington’s housing and support system, with the full training video.

MystiCares Washington is heading to Sacramento with purpose. As part of the Housing California Conference, our WA leadership team — includin

At Mysti's Adult and Family Services WA, we honor Indigenous Peoples’ Day as a moment to reflect on the power of heritage, community, and belonging. This day reminds us to recognize the First Peoples of this land — their resilience, their traditions, and their enduring impact on the communities we serve. Recently, Seattle Community Police Commissioner Ken Nasimbi joined Mystis CEO Giovanne Schachere in conversation to share his powerful journey from Nairobi, Kenya, to Seat

Mysti’s WA celebrates Colleen Echohawk’s appointment as CEO of Community Roots Housing. With 20+ years of leadership in affordable housing and social justice, she steps into this role at a pivotal time for Seattle’s housing future.

I recently had the honor of joining Genesis Amaris Kemp on her podcast to share my journey, the vision behind Mystis Adult and Family Services, and why I believe in building hand-up systems that restore dignity and create lasting transformation. About Giovanne Schachere Giovanne Schachere is the CEO of Mystis Adult and Family Services, a mission-driven organization operating in California and Washington. With over 20 years of experience in social work and housing stability, G

Tell us more about who you all are and what you do? I’m Giovanne Schachere, CEO and Founder of Mysti’s Adult and Family Services—a community-rooted organization serving vulnerable populations across California and Washington. We focus on justice-impacted individuals, unhoused families, and those navigating complex medical or behavioral health needs. Our services include enhanced care management, housing stabilization, and dignity-centered programs that reflect lived experienc

1. Let’s Be Honest — Something Wasn’t Working For years, I’ve watched well-meaning social programs provide “support” while unintentionally disempowering the very people they aim to help. We’ve created a system where: • Case managers chase down Medicaid re-enrollment forms for fully capable adults, • Clinics hand out pills while ignoring purpose, housing, and structure, • And many individuals are kept in survival mode instead of being supported into self-reliance. So when I

A Journey of Resilience and Education LOS ANGELES, CA – For Giovanne Schachere, education is not just a personal achievement; it is a generational milestone. As a father of five and a dedicated advocate for justice, Schachere has earned his Master’s degree in Human Services from Capella University. His educational journey has been anything but conventional, making it even more important to him and his community. A first-generation college graduate, Schachere is the CEO and Fo

In Washington state, homelessness isn’t just a crisis—it’s a crossroads. And at that crossroads stands Mysti’s Adult & Family Services, a homegrown organization changing how people access help, healing, and housing. Led by Giovanne Schachere, a master-level social worker with deep roots in street outreach and systems navigation, Mysti’s WA brings resources directly to where people are, in shelters, cars, tents, motels, and online. “We don’t create barriers,” Schachere says. “

Let’s talk real. Donald Trump is shaking the table again — this time with bold talk of overhauling social services. And while I don’t agree with everything the man says or does, I can’t lie: some of these systems do need to be torn down and rebuilt. For decades, we’ve watched good people get trapped in bad programs. Too much red tape. Too many gatekeepers. Too little results. So when I hear Trump or any leader say they want to disrupt the system, I lean in — because I’ve been