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Category: News

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.

Ezekiel a housing navigator poses in front of the Otto's Place sign

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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220 Dexter Avenue North
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