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
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JANUARY 9, 2026 Two Puget Sound based nonprofits, each founded more than a century ago, have combined into one stronger, more resilient, and mission-aligned organization. Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) and Compass Housing Alliance completed a legal merger on Jan. 1, 2026 and are on a steady path to integrate their operations in the year ahead. Together, they serve more than 75,000 clients and employ nearly 1,000 staff members. “This moment marks not only … Continue reading Deep-rooted nonprofits merge into stronger regional service provider
After years of affiliation and partnership, Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest (LCSNW) are finally joining together as one organization! Our shared values: compassion, love, health, justice, and hope, make this joining together a win-win for the larger community. And we have been consciously moving towards this goal for years. This partnership has … Continue reading It’s official! Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest complete merger
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.”
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
$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
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