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Category: Programs

Thank you, Horizon House!

June 6, 2023June 6, 2023 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

Horizon House Senior Living, located in downtown Seattle, awarded Compass a $6,000 grant to support the agency’s Angle Lake affordable housing program.

Marc Never Gave Up

November 21, 2022December 19, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

"When you are out there on the street you have to follow the rules, the code. It’s the only way to stay ‘safe.’ Now that I have been removed from the rules of the street, the laws really, with Compass and this housing, I've been able to break free.”

Renton Veteran Center

From the Peace Corps to RVC

September 27, 2022September 29, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

When the pandemic hit, Megan Sarver was in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer.

Kids’ Club goes to the Seattle Aquarium

August 30, 2022August 30, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

“Fifteen residents and I walked to the aquarium,” he said. “The best aquarium find was a Spanish-speaking guide! I think that really got our families engaged.”

Meet Karen and Sam

June 29, 2022June 30, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

Karen Wilson and Sam Townsend have both joined the Advancement Team in the last couple of months and they’ve already made an impact. Karen will be building relationships with corporations as the Corporate Relations Manager while Sam as the new Community Engagement Manager will be managing our in-kind program, volunteer program, and engaging community in … Continue reading Meet Karen and Sam

Home Grown Leadership

June 29, 2022June 30, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

“You get such a reward when you help people get to where they want to go. Not everyone has a support system, and we can help them build a foundation.”

“I’ve always been drawn to this work.”

May 27, 2022May 31, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

April Aiken is the Program Manager of Nyer Urness and the Compass on Dexter programs. Nyer Urness is a Permanent Supportive Housing site and Dexter is permanent affordable housing with support services on site.

A Veteran’s Tale

May 27, 2022May 31, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

Russ Wilson is a Veteran who lives at the Renton Veterans Center (RVC). He found permanent housing at Compass with the help of the Salvation Army. He shared his story with us in an interview about his hopes for the future and the future of Compass Housing Alliance

“To me, Black History Month is just about pride.”

February 18, 2022February 18, 2022 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

“To me, Black History Month is just about pride,” said Shervin McCammon Program Manager of Pioneer Square Men’s Program and Day Services. “This is a month that we acknowledge the sacrifices and celebrate our aspirations and accomplishments. We’ve come so far.”

“His story gets me emotional every time.”

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021 Nathan Jackson BLOG > Programs

We serve Veterans throughout all of our programs, but Evan Mack of Renton Veterans Center, and Shree Vigil of Shoreline Veterans Center, run programs exclusively for those who have served and their families. They share why they do the work they do.

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