Besert (left) posed with Charlene Mitchell, Director of Emergency Services, at the dedication ceremony when Blaine became the first King County Veterans-specific enhanced emergency shelter in April 2024. BE A PART OF THE SOLUTION It is never easy to experience homelessness. Whether it has been just a few days of living in a car or … Continue reading A rallying point
An innovative project south of Seattle marks the first co-located service between Compass Housing Alliance, now a division of LCSNW, and LCSNW Behavioral Health. LCSNW has launched an outpatient counseling site inside a private suite in Don’s Place, Compass’s emergency housing program in Auburn—bringing behavioral health services directly where they’re needed. “We’re thrilled to be … Continue reading LCSNW opens first on-site mental health clinic with Compass Housing Alliance
Too many of our neighbors are still dying outside due to complications of homelessness. We honor the people on this list who passed away from December 2024 to December 2025.
Working in the social services field is a rewarding endeavor. It is a job with a purpose, making things better for the community around you. It can also have its challenges. Our case managers are the best at what they do, providing compassionate support to our guests and residents, yet, like many caregivers, they often … Continue reading UW School of Nursing students wrap up Compass staff-support pilot program
From tutoring to gardening, our volunteers go above and beyond for our guests and residents. We are so grateful! Let's meet a few of them. (Sam Townsend, our community resource specialist, sent these snippets in.) David P. has tutored resident kids in both math and reading at Ronald Commons. Dick S. is our standout volunteer/partner … Continue reading Our volunteers are indispensable
Compass serves our community with LOVE, just like our founders, the Reverend Otto and Alva Karlstrom, intended more than 105 years ago. For more than a century, Compass Housing Alliance has provided neighbors in our community with support for housing, shelter, and essential emergency needs. With more than 20 sites spanning from Shoreline to Auburn, … Continue reading Allow us to reintroduce ourselves
Spring is a season of renewal and growth- a reminder that small, consistent actions can lead to lasting change. By joining the Circle of Compassion monthly giving program, you provide ongoing support that helps individuals and families experiencing homelessness build brighter futures. Your monthly gift helps ensure that safe shelter, nourishing meals, and essential services … Continue reading Give Monthly, Grow Impact
Fireside Home Solutions' leadership, past and present, celebrated Compass at our 2023 Homeward Gala. From left to right: Kim (Nirk) Waterstraat, John Waterstraat, Liz Gingrich, Keri Campbell, Carolyn Nirk, and Bill Nirk. In a heartwarming demonstration of community support, Fireside Home Solutions has launched a special promotion to advance Compass Housing Alliance's mission to combat … Continue reading Warming the way home: Fireside Home Solutions partners with Compass Housing Alliance
Justin works at a local nonprofit that helps people experiencing homelessness - who live in their vehicles - find shelter, services, and eventually permanent housing. He is passionate about his work because he has real empathy for the people he serves — he used to live on the street himself. Justin had been outside for … Continue reading There and back again
“The story of life is quicker than the wink of an eye. The story of love is hello and goodbye until we meet again.” - Jimi Hendrix Jeff Small loved Jimi Hendrix. His music was a constant in his life, and it always brought some comfort in the face of the many challenges he faced. … Continue reading A place to feel appreciated