Alysun Deckert and Mike Bailey are caring neighbors! And they inspire, lead, and collaborate with many other caring neighbors to provide a lovingly prepared dinner meal for families and individuals at Compass Broadview. Both dedicated professionals at the University of Washington and elite athletes for many years, Alysun and Mike have been serving our community … Continue reading Mission Advancement Officer Anne Jannetti expresses her thankfulness to two of our long-time supporters, Alysun Deckert and Mike Bailey
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$275,000 invested since 2008 enhances accessibility and independence for Veterans and individuals Compass Housing Alliance's Shoreline Veterans Center (SVC), which provides dignified housing for dozens of Veterans who have formerly experienced homelessness, continues to thrive thanks to a transformative partnership with the Employees Community Fund of Boeing (ECF). The collaboration has enabled critical accessibility upgrades … Continue reading Press Release: Boeing Employees’ Partnership Transforms Lives of Veterans Through Accessibility Improvements
Congratulations to the Seattle Seahawks, world champions! Together, we celebrate a remarkable Super Bowl victory and the team's legacy of leadership and community impact. As a proud Spirit of 12 partner and "Honoring our Heroes" Boeing/Seahawks award recipient, we are honored to stand alongside this outstanding team. Go Hawks! We're back! For the second year running, … Continue reading Compass selected AGAIN as Seahawks “Spirit of 12” Partner!
Compass Housing Alliance is honored to announce a major gift from long-time supporters Carol and Peter Stewart to launch a new program to supportearly-career training and development. Known as the Stewart Family Leadership Development Pathway, the funds will invest in Compass staff via skills development relevant for human service organizations; managerial and budgetary courses to support … Continue reading Compass Housing Alliance receives a major gift to invest in early career staff
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
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
My name is Christopher Ross, and it is my honor to serve as the president of Compass Housing Alliance. Having served on Compass’s board from 2016 to 2017 and as Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2021, I feel a deep connection to Compass. It is with great enthusiasm and a deep sense of responsibility … Continue reading It feels like coming home
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