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!
Compass Housing Alliance provides emergency services, emergency shelter, and affordable housing that serves families, individuals, Veterans, and Seniors. Because sometimes, no matter what we plan, life can throw a wrench. Eugenia was a professional, working in an office her entire life. She took care of herself, ate healthily, and had a good work/life balance. Then, … Continue reading A place for our Seniors
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.”
Our Compass Housing Alliance emergency services case managers work with our guests to help them achieve their goals. This assistance can take many forms, from housing search assistance to securing vital documents, all while treating each person with dignity and respect. The case managers pave the road to stability, growth, and community. “The best part … Continue reading Our emergency services Case Managers are foundational
As Compass’s Community Engagement Manager, I’m responsible for resourcing our programs with the donated items they need, engaging volunteers to give their time and talent to our mission, and engaging with the greater community, especially our faith community. In my job, I never know what is going to touch someone deeply. On a typical day, I … Continue reading It’s the little things
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
At Compass, Laila found the necessary support to rebuild her family's life.
Music can quiet the soul and give you peace of mind.
"I feel rich."
Dejah is a United States Navy Veteran who served in Kosovo and Iraq during Operation Desert Storm. Yet after her husband died and she left the Navy, Dejah ended up with no home and social security disability payments as her only source of income. “People who go into the military, we are people who are … Continue reading Compass was there for Dejah