Frank Candelario is co-founder of Kate’s House Foundation® and a national leader in shared recovery housing and mission-driven real estate investing. Sherri and Frank built the Kate’s House model to flip the script on punitive, short-term “placements” and instead create dignified homes that support long-term recovery, stability, and opportunity.

An international marketing and branding veteran, Frank founded the first U.S. pickleball paddle company and served as President of the United States of America Pickleball Association — experience that taught him how to scale brands and build communities. He brings that same marketing muscle to shared housing: smart funnels, storytelling, and systems that move investors from interest to impact.

In the early days, Frank and Sherri agreed: “We can do better, and we must do better.” From Kate’s poor experiences in recovery homes they crafted a reproducible model — owning high-quality homes in strong neighborhoods, charging by the bed, and building training, staffing, and policies that center safety, due process, and supportive exits rather than instant disposability.

“We will own the real estate in great neighborhoods and provide a launching pad for people with housing needs.”

Frank co-leads operations and created shared housing education with Sherri. He teaches real estate people management, property rehab, and business scaling — showing students how to win government contracts and create reliable cash flow while delivering social impact. His teams have secured millions in government contracts and built an approach that pays by the bed, ensuring both financial sustainability and quality care.

Operational highlights: Kate’s House operates eight Level II MAT homes in the Seattle area (including a disabled veterans’ home near the VA), has housed 1,000+ people, and — through training and mentorship — has helped students and partners create 300 shared homes nationwide with the Kate’s House model.

Public-facing work includes the Frank & Sherri Bus Tour and Seattle Symposium, widely used Home Study programs, and frequent media and educational appearances that turn policy and practice into actionable guidance for real estate investors, operators, and communities. Frank’s marketing background and Frank & Sherri channels have made shared housing an approachable, practical strategy for thousands of world-changers.

Awards and recognition include a 2025 Guidestar Platinum Transparency seal and a 98% Charity Navigator rating. Kate’s House has earned state and local grant support and nominations for awards that recognize innovation in recovery housing.

Frank builds mission-driven homes — and the business models that make them sustainable.