One way to learn more about Compass Housing Alliance is through volunteering. The start of a new year is the perfect time to think about how giving a little bit of your free time can make a big difference in the lives of the people we serve! Whether you volunteer with a small group or … Continue reading Become a Volunteer in 2020!
The chaplain at a shelter I used to work at met a woman while doing street outreach who asked for a dry pair of socks. It was raining and her feet had been wet most of the day. The chaplain started to apologize because he had already given out his last pair of socks. Then … Continue reading Happy Holidays from Mary Steele
As you start to plan for the holidays, consider volunteering or donating to Compass Housing Alliance to make the season brighter for the people we serve. We’ve got lots of ways to give back depending on how much time you have! Here are some ways to donate items: Host a giving tree. You and a group … Continue reading Holiday Giving Options for 2019!
Thank you for your support of Compass Housing Alliance this year. We hope your holiday weekend is full of time with loved ones, comfort, and warmth. Wishing you all the best this November!
Compass Housing Alliance is pleased to announce that Mary Steele of Valtas Group will act as Interim Executive Director while we conduct a national search for our new ED. Mary practiced law for 25 years at Davis Wright Tremaine, one of Seattle’s largest law firms. In 2010, she became the interim executive director of New … Continue reading Compass Housing Welcomes Interim Executive Director Mary Steele
August brought Kindness Camp to some children living in our housing programs. Each day of the four-day camp was focused on building kindness in a different way: kindness to others, animals, self, and the earth. Participants learned through a variety of activities like games, songs, stories, and teamwork. Having multiple stations to move through kept … Continue reading Kindness and Artwork and Pumpkins, Oh My!
We have news to share with you. After six years of service, CEO Janet Pope has departed from Compass Housing Alliance. Compass has grown under Janet’s leadership, ushering in a dynamic response to the needs of our community. During Janet’s tenure, Compass Housing Alliance has: Launched the first 24/7 emergency services program in the region. Today, … Continue reading Compass Housing Alliance Leadership Change
Compass Housing Alliance was honored to welcome Mr. Randy Reeves, the Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. Mr. Reeves traveled to Washington State for official business related to our local national cemeteries and took some time out of his schedule to meet some Veterans at Compass Housing Alliance. The … Continue reading From Washington to Washington: Compass Welcomes the Under Secretary of Memorial Affairs
On March 1, we added navigation services to the Compass Center in Pioneer Square, where we began serving the community nearly 100 years ago. This enhancement adds day programming and housing navigation services to the existing hygiene, mail, and banking programs for people experiencing homelessness in the Compass Center’s historic location. “We are so excited … Continue reading Compass Housing Alliance Adds Navigation Services to the Compass Center
Compass Housing Alliance is committed to serving our heroes experiencing housing instability, touching the lives of over 1,600 Veterans every year. Our Shoreline Veterans Center and Renton Veterans Center have provided transitional housing and support services specifically for Veterans and their families. The goal of our transitional housing programs is to help Veteran residents become … Continue reading Community Collaborations are Making a Difference