We are gearing up this summer to get our guests and residents the practical, essential items they need. We hope that you can assist us! We are looking specifically for: NEW men's and women’s underwear (sizes S-XXL), cleaning supplies for kitchens and bathrooms, and new or gently used towels. There are many ways to give. You … Continue reading Special request: Summer items for our guests and residents
A brief note from President Christopher Ross Christopher RossPhoto by Liz Wade As we enjoy another beautiful Pacific Northwest summer, I'm reminded why so many of us are grateful to call this region home. Over the past quarter century, our community has become known not only for innovation and economic growth, but also for our … Continue reading In the pipeline
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
The values that guide Compass Housing Alliance include love, compassionate curiosity, and advocacy. We live out those values every day, including when we walk alongside our guests and residents, not judging them, but celebrating their unique viewpoints and inherent humanity. As we move into Pride Month, that dedication to equality is at the forefront of my mind. … Continue reading Pride
As we reflect on the recent commemoration of Memorial Day, our thoughts turned to those who served and to the sacrifices made in uniform. At Compass Housing Alliance, we honor that service year-round not only with words but with action. The Veterans we serve in our emergency shelter and affordable housing programs come to us from many different places. Some have been without stable housing for months … Continue reading Standing with those who served
The recent Executive Orders from Mayor Katie Wilson reflect the urgency of addressing our housing crisis in Greater Seattle at the pace and scale this issue requires. Many of the priorities outlined, which include expanding shelter capacity, integrating behavioral health services, and accelerating pathways to housing, speak to the complexity of homelessness and the need … Continue reading What Seattle’s new Executive Orders could mean for shelter and housing
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
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!
$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!