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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

From Sam Townsend, community engagement manager Happy Holidays!! We are inviting our amazing community partners to help us once again gift our shelter guests with warm jackets! Winter season is officially upon us, and it looks like it will be another cold one this year. Not only does everyone deserve a home, but we also … Continue reading We still need winter coats

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!

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

We have the privilege of working with some truly amazing people. It never ceases to amaze us the level of strength and resilience members of our Compass community display when overcoming life’s unexpected challenges. Melvin is a testament to that incredible strength and perseverance. Melvin lost his father at a young age, and it turned … Continue reading Spring into Action — “It’s all due to Compass”

Heinrich works as a maintenance technician at our Compass on Dexter location. He usually starts his day by grabbing his broom and making sure the outside grounds are cleaned up. He then looks at his work orders for the day and fills them as efficiently as possible.  “I pretty much do anything and everything in … Continue reading “I feel like it is my calling.”