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A sweet celebration: Don’s Place Grand Opening

Recently, Compass Housing Alliance and partners of King County’s Health Through Housing Initiative gathered to celebrate the grand opening of Don’s Place. The program operates in a converted hotel in Auburn, serving individuals dealing with a disability who are coming directly from chronic homelessness. The emergency housing program with wraparound services supports 91 program participants … Continue reading A sweet celebration: Don’s Place Grand Opening

A message of hope from Compass President Michael Bailey

Everyone Deserves A Home As the new President of Compass Housing Alliance, I often share with folks that being voted into this position has been both a pleasure and a privilege. It is a privilege to be entrusted with the care of another person, to help others, and to witness the incremental improvement in the … Continue reading A message of hope from Compass President Michael Bailey

Boeing is truly committed to community

 “The work that Compass does is close to my heart,” Armando Mejia said, speaking to the Compass staff gathered around a few tables at Renton Veterans Center (RVC). “Military service people and their families have such an amazing partner in all of you.”  Winner of Compass’s inaugural 2023 Outstanding Community Partner award, Armando Mejia is … Continue reading Boeing is truly committed to community

Join the Circle of Compassion and directly contribute to empowering lives

At Compass Housing Alliance, we believe that everyone deserves a chance at a brighter future. Join our monthly giving program, the Circle of Compassion today and discover how your support for our Compass Center and other programs truly change lives. Join the Circle of Compassion Meet Ron, a remarkable individual whose journey highlights the incredible … Continue reading Join the Circle of Compassion and directly contribute to empowering lives

Compass Welcomes New Leader: Michael Bailey

The Compass Housing Alliance Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Michael Bailey as Compass’s new President, replacing Mary Steele, who retires in October. Michael most recently served as Deputy Director of Operations and Homelessness at the City of Seattle’s Human Services Department. A thoughtful and passionate leader, he brings a wealth … Continue reading Compass Welcomes New Leader: Michael Bailey

What does $970 million do for our community?

2023 Seattle Housing Levy Exciting news! Our next Compass Housing Alliance NAVIGATES is on October 4 at 6:30pm on Zoom. We will be holding a community conversation about the critically important 2023 Seattle Housing Levy renewal on the ballot this November. We value your voice and participation.Since 1986, the Seattle Housing Levy has been the … Continue reading What does $970 million do for our community?

Coeur Cause Wines & Compass Housing Alliance – A Perfect Pairing for the Holidays, New Year, and Beyond

Connecting “heart” and “mission,” winery owner Stacy Bellew Thornton launched Coeur Cause® Wines with a passion to create world-class wines AND support vital charities with every bottle sold. Compass is proud to share that the winery’s inaugural Relume Red Blend is devoted solely to Compass Housing Alliance! 10% of every bottle sold is given as a direct donation to Compass Housing Alliance.

A Pacific Northwest mural at Ronald Commons

Our Ronald Commons program provides affordable housing with on-site supports in the Shoreline community. Individuals and families with children live in 60 units, all of them have experienced homelessness or were at risk of losing their housing. It is a joyful, family-orientated community. Program Manager Corinne McKisson and her staff set the tone and are … Continue reading A Pacific Northwest mural at Ronald Commons

“I went from living in my car to owning a house”

Mary Steele introduces us to an Ambassador Councilmember, La'Quinia Chenault. La'Quinia is the third on the right in the top row. I’ve met a few professional football players during my time in Seattle. None of them have been as strong, as resilient, or as driven as former Seattle Majestics star, La’Quinia Chenault. When I met … Continue reading “I went from living in my car to owning a house”

Cats, dogs, veterinarians, and community at Broadview

Anne Bailey, Program Manager at Broadview - one of our affordable housing programs, set up this amazing community event where residents got to meet with veterinarians from Seattle Humane Society and the University of Washington! Here's what Anne had to say. "Saturday, February 19, 2022, Compass Broadview hosted its first Mobile Veterinary Clinic in partnership … Continue reading Cats, dogs, veterinarians, and community at Broadview

Concerns about “Compassion Seattle”

At Compass Housing Alliance, we believe that everyone deserves a home, and we are invested in supporting solutions and strategies to addressing homelessness that are funded appropriately, inclusive in their design, and complement the current effort being made to unite the region in the fight to address homelessness. Compass is a member of the Seattle … Continue reading Concerns about “Compassion Seattle”

Tawnie Fransen, Director of Housing Operations, Shares Why She Does This Work

“I wish that I lived in a place like Compass on Dexter, or Ronald Commons, or at Broadview as a kid,” said Tawnie Fransen Director of Housing Operations. “If I had, I wouldn’t have been embarrassed and I would have been able to do the normal kid things like have friends over afterschool. What we do at Compass for children and families is so important, we help them overcome barriers and break the cycle of poverty.”

Honoring history, inspiring change: A renewed leadership role in African American affairs

Our goal to celebrate Black History Month goes beyond just honoring events of the past; it includes actively contributing to the tomorrow. This month, Governor Jay Inslee has reappointed our President, Michael Bailey, to the Washington State Commission on African American Affairs (CAAA). The commission is recognized as a state agency and reports directly to … Continue reading Honoring history, inspiring change: A renewed leadership role in African American affairs