Margot Wallen loves Seattle. She was born and raised here, and she has always wanted to give something back to the city that she cherishes. "I've been here my whole life," she said. "I love the city, and I've discovered that getting to help other people is an honor." Margot is a Seattle-based residential real … Continue reading Margot & Friends grow hope at Cascade Women’s Program
Black history month is about honoring those who have come before AND holding up those who are pushing things forward in a positive way. It is both history, the present, and the future. Black history is American history, and here at Compass, we celebrate it! In Seattle, historic Black neighborhoods that have been present since … Continue reading President’s Note – Black history is American History
The recent Executive Orders from Mayor Katie Wilson reflect the urgency of addressing our housing crisis in Greater Seattle at the pace and scale this issue requires. Many of the priorities outlined, which include expanding shelter capacity, integrating behavioral health services, and accelerating pathways to housing, speak to the complexity of homelessness and the need … Continue reading What Seattle’s new Executive Orders could mean for shelter and housing
On behalf of the guests, residents, and staff of Compass Housing Alliance, please accept our heartfelt thanks for the extraordinary support we received this past year. In 2025, more than 3,000 supporters made a financial contribution to strengthen Compass and support our mission. Add to that in-kind support worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, along … Continue reading 2025: A year of extraordinary philanthropic impact
Whatever you choose to do, leave tracks. That means, don't do it just for yourself. You will want to leave the world a little better for you having lived in it. - Ruth Bader Ginsburg These inspiring words capture for me what our recent merger with Lutheran Community Services Northwest signifies for the future of Compass Housing … Continue reading A new year, a new partnership, one month in
President Christopher Ross sat down for a conversation with Puget Sound Business Journal (PSBJ) journalist Shawna De La Rosa about the newly completed merger between Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW). In the interview, Christopher talked about how Compass and LCSNW will be more than the sum of their parts. We will … Continue reading President Christopher Ross talks exclusively with the Puget Sound Business Journal about the recent LCSNW and Compass merger
After years of affiliation and partnership, Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) are finally joining together as one organization! Our shared values: compassion, love, health, justice, and hope, make this joining together a win-win for the larger community. And we have been consciously moving towards this goal for years. This partnership has … Continue reading It’s official! Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest complete merger
Thank you to U Village and their generous customers! For the 15th consecutive year, the Winter Wish program has delivered donated gifts and holiday cheer to children and families who reside at our Compass on Dexter affordable housing community. This year, we received more than 150 presents, ensuring that every child received what they wished for, … Continue reading Thank you, U Village!
Frank enlisted in the Air Force in 2004 at age 21. He served as an aircraft technician before being embedded with the Army during the Iraq campaign from 2007-2010. After six years of service, he returned home with an honorable discharge—and challenges he didn't talk about. "I penalized myself by keeping it in," Frank reflects. … Continue reading “I penalized myself by keeping it in.”
Alysun Deckert and Mike Bailey are caring neighbors! And they inspire, lead, and collaborate with many other caring neighbors to provide a lovingly prepared dinner meal for families and individuals at Compass Broadview. Both dedicated professionals at the University of Washington and elite athletes for many years, Alysun and Mike have been serving our community … Continue reading Mission Advancement Officer Anne Jannetti expresses her thankfulness to two of our long-time supporters, Alysun Deckert and Mike Bailey