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On Giving Tuesday, together we can

December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

Today is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity for people around the world to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and support their communities. It’s a day that encourages people to do good. For Compass employees, every day is a day to give. Sometimes, though, an individual staff member goes far beyond what we expect.

We are revamping the Compass Center

A change at Compass Center

November 23, 2020November 23, 2020 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News > Programs

Compass Housing Alliance (Compass) is enhancing the Compass Center in Pioneer Square by bringing an emergency housing program over from a location we have at First Presbyterian Church downtown, restructuring three floors of the building, and putting in other structural changes to enhance safety.

Read the Compass Housing Alliance 2019 Impact Report

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

We are proud to present our 2019 Impact Report. In this report, we reflect on the accomplishments that you have helped make possible.

Two logos of LCS and Compass

An exciting announcement from Interim Executive Director, Mary Steele

October 12, 2020November 9, 2020 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News > Press Releases

Lutheran Community Services Northwest and Compass Housing Alliance Pursue Affiliation to Address the Region’s Growing Affordable Housing Needs

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Public Statement: Making our shelters permanently COVID compliant and shelter moves

July 16, 2020July 16, 2020 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

Compass Housing Alliance will be making a series of positive changes to our 24/7 enhanced emergency shelter programs over the next several months.

Statement on HUD proposal

July 8, 2020July 9, 2020 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Advocacy > News

The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s new proposed rule allowing discrimination against trans people seeking shelter services is misguided and morally reprehensible.

During the flu pandemic of 1918, citizens had to mask up.

Compass Centennial: 100 years of service

June 25, 2020October 12, 2020 Nathan Jackson BLOG > News

During the Flu Pandemic of 1918, Seattle had to mask up. You may know that Compass Housing Alliance began in 1920 on the heels of the Spanish Flu pandemic which claimed the lives of over 1,500 people in Seattle. The effects of a pandemic on a community are all too familiar nowadays. As Seattle suffered … Continue reading Compass Centennial: 100 years of service

Racism is a community-wide crisis

June 1, 2020June 12, 2020 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Advocacy > News

Mary Steele, our Interim Executive Director, sent this letter to our staff regarding the killing of George Floyd. We wanted to share it with you, our greater Compass community, as this is such an important issue that touches all of us.

COVID-19 Update for Donors and Volunteers

March 12, 2020July 23, 2020 Brittny Nielsen BLOG > News

The safety and well-being of our clients, guests and residents, staff, and community members is of utmost importance to Compass Housing Alliance.

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We’re in This Together: Our Response to COVID-19

March 5, 2020March 5, 2020 Brittny Nielsen BLOG > News > Programs > Services
Bucket and cleaning supplies

We've been working with our local health departments to implement their recommendations for keeping our guests, residents, and our staff healthy.

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220 Dexter Avenue North
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