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Category: News

“People who experience homelessness are no different from anyone else.”

December 30, 2021January 12, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

Jon Perrino (Microsoft) the current Compass Housing Alliance Board Chair and former Board member Pastor Kevin Bates (Magnolia Lutheran Church) both share why they support Compass Housing Alliance.

This holiday season, Compass needs your help.

December 23, 2021December 30, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Advocacy > News

Everyone deserves to have someone who sees their potential and wants the best for them.

Desperately Seeking Slippers (and gift cards and cookies)

December 7, 2021December 7, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

As the holiday season continues, we are desperate for certain items for our guests and residents. We are behind our goal and we need your help over the next few days because we are starting to wrap gifts this weekend, December 11.

Help Us Thwart A Grinch

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

It’s that time of year when the weather starts getting colder, the holiday lights go up, and thieves start stealing packages, or in our case, breaking into our Compass on Dexter admin building.

Breathe Easy

May 27, 2021May 27, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

Another amazing example of how our partnerships benefit the people we serve happened when the HEART Team reached out to us about providing some additional COVID-related supplies early this spring

Spring into Action and Double Your Impact

May 4, 2021May 4, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

In honor of our Centennial Celebration, we’re introducing a new day of action to share about the amazing work of our team members and highlight ways that you can “Spring into Action” with us.

Meet Anne, Carol, and Ken

April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

One of main reasons we can provide the services we do in such an efficient way is because we make the extra effort to ensure our staff and management positions are filled by the right people. Anne Jannetti, Carol Mizoguchi, and Ken Short are the right people.

A Percolating Friendship

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

Black Coffee Northwest has been teaming up with our Ronald Commons affordable housing program over the past few months.

Two logos of LCS and Compass

Press Release: Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Compass Housing Alliance Finalize Affiliation Agreement

January 4, 2021January 4, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News > Press Releases

Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCS Northwest) and Compass Housing Alliance (Compass) have signed a definitive agreement for Compass to become an affiliate of LCS Northwest. The agreement was approved by the Board of Directors for both organizations and is effective Jan. 1. 2021.

Otto's Place staff pose in the newly opened, Covid-compliant, emergency housing program.

Welcome to Otto’s Place

December 21, 2020January 4, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

Otto’s Place was named in honor of Pastor Otto Karlstrom who founded Compass in Pioneer Square 100 years ago. He had a vision to care for those in need, and we are still carrying that vision forward today.

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