We are excited to announce a significant development at Compass Housing Alliance. Christopher Ross has rejoined the agency as our new President, effective November 2024. Christopher previously served Compass Housing Alliance as Chief Operations Officer from 2019 to 2021, and we are thrilled to welcome him back. Christopher’s return marks a strategic shift for Compass … Continue reading New leadership and strategic direction at Compass Housing Alliance
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Amira has been a dedicated volunteer at Nyer Urness, consistently helping every Friday for four hours since the end of May. She supports a variety of activities, from holiday decorating and assisting with the food pantry to leading fun, interactive programs with residents. Her trauma-informed approach has allowed her to build strong connections with the … Continue reading Thank you, Amira!
Boots is prepping like a pro! Paul Winterstein is a natural! In the spirit of Gratitude Week, we want to take a moment to express our deep appreciation for two incredible individuals who have been integral to the ongoing success of Compass Housing Alliance: Boots and Paul Winterstein. Boots, who has been a steadfast volunteer … Continue reading Thank you, Boots and Paul Winterstein!
Foundations are a key source of support for Compass. They provide critical funding for our programs, our guests, and our residents. Compass is grateful to partner with foundations that share our vision of ensuring everyone has a place to call home. The Liberty Mutual Foundation has been an unwavering ally of Compass Housing Alliance since 2011. Through … Continue reading Thank you, Liberty Mutual!
We are thankful and proud of our partnership with A Seattle Church, a monumental presence for Cascade Women’s Program (housing) and Otto’s Place Men’s Shelter. Not only have folks come in and volunteered their time to host activities such as art and poetry and dinner nights, but they’ve also spent many hours/resources helping restore the garden … Continue reading Thank you, A Seattle Church!
Paul and Karen Hogle are bright, beautiful, loving human beings who are steadfast in their commitment to Compass Housing Alliance and the people we walk alongside every day. They are all about love and illuminating people’s humanity, no matter who they are. Accomplished engineers Paul and Karen are also passionate about contributing to our community … Continue reading Mission Advancement Officer Anne Jannetti expresses her thankfulness to two of our long-time donors, Paul and Karen Hogle
It is one of our greatest honors to serve Veterans throughout our programs. We owe them a debt of thanks. And Canlis Restaurant stepped up! Thank you to Canlis Restaurant for delivering a tasty meal to our Veterans at Blaine Veterans Center in honor of Veterans Day! They delivered lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and CARROT CAKE. First … Continue reading Thank you, Veterans!
The Compass Housing Alliance Ambassador Council is a gathering of community members who desire to be of service, expand their networks, and become ambassadors to the larger community on behalf of Compass and the people we serve. Recently, they SERVED the Compass community directly by cooking a fantastic BBQ for the Veterans at our Blaine … Continue reading Filling & fulfilling
Compass Housing Alliance was selected to host a Harm Reduction Vending Machine to increase access to lifesaving Naloxone and fentanyl test strips for our program guests and their extended community. This location serves people who are currently or formerly homeless with a trauma informed, harm-reduction model that includes guests currently using substances and at risk … Continue reading This machine saves lives
The Outstanding Community Partner Award recognizes all that Compass’s partners do to enrich and amplify our work. Everyone has a role to play in tackling the complex issues of homelessness in our community, and this year’s winner, Anita Souza, PhD, plays her role masterfully! Anita (center) is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of … Continue reading Anita Souza, PhD, wins the Outstanding Community Partner Award