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Finding Joy in Connection: The Heart of Meaningful Work at Compass

By Kira Webster, Communications Coordinator   At Compass, we believe that the most meaningful work comes from genuine human connection. Every day, our dedicated staff members create moments of joy with the clients they serve—building relationships that transform not just our clients’ lives, but their own as well. Here are some of the moments that…

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Embracing the Future: What More is Possible

By Sadie Hess, Compass Founder and CEO Our last strategic planning session in 2024 was focused on the future. We took time to figure out what our heart was for the future, and we focused on three concepts: innovation, holistic services, and industry transformation. We eagerly brainstormed and dreamed together about what our future can…

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Stories of Hope: Graciela’s Milestones with CFS

By Ethan Wulfestieg, CFS Supervisor Graciela’s journey with Coordinated Family Supports (CFS) is a story of growth, independence, and meaningful community engagement. Since joining CFS, Graciela has achieved significant strides in her quality of life, supported by her dedicated CFS Specialist and the strong encouragement of her family. Together, they’ve guided Graciela through transformative milestones that have empowered…

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Welcome to ‘A Side of Hope’: Exploring the Heart of Human Services

By Mary Flom, Director of Marketing & Recruitment We are excited to announce the launch of “Side of Hope,” a podcast hosted by Melanie Bazile, Compass’s Innovation and Expansion Director. This new podcast brings to life stories of resilience, transformation, and the vital work happening across the human services sector. From caregiving to advocacy to leadership, each episode…

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Aron 2.0 – Another Client Success Story

By Vanessa Hogan, ILS Supervisor Peanut butter has jelly and macaroni has cheese, and well Aron? Aron has Jake. When the two joined forces as Life Coach and client, the pair became just as iconic as the food duos. Jake’s inspiration and partnership has lit a fire of pas-sion within Aron to go after many…

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Feathers, Fins, and Fettuccine: A Compass Client Story

By Shannon Laird, ILS Facilitator Compass & Cooking I am excited to introduce Jesus  to our Compass community!! Jesus has been with Compass since 2020, and this is one amazing fella. Jesus has some special talents and a few of them are cooking and creating YouTube content. Jesus has always wanted to create cooking videos…

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Darryl’s Double Dream

By Robert Guevara, SLS Supervisor Meet Darryl! He is a friendly, caring, and active individual in RCRC. Darryl has been in Supportive Living Services for many years; however, it wasn’t until he found Compass that he truly fell in love with the services being provided. If you are wearing any sort of Compass gear, Darryl…

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Lessons in Gratitude from Vonda

By Alice Byer, Senior Case Facilitator For this autumn issue focused on appreciation and gratitude, I am excited to spotlight Ms. Vonda, whose genuine expressions of gratitude offer a shining example of how appreciation can positively influence those around us. Love for Mom Vonda is a joyful young woman living in the Bay Area with…

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The Power of Support: Jackie’s Inspiring Story

By Brian Linsley, Case Facilitator I’ve only known Jackie for a short time, but she’s already made such an impact on me. She’s full of life and has an incredible zest for living. Despite facing numerous challenges and tough situations, she’s always shown resilience. From the brave decision to move away from her family to…

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Gifting with Purpose: How Tangible Gifts Show You Care

By Melanie Bazile (Anderson), Director of Innovation & Expansion Several years ago, Compass made a strong commitment to learning about and investing in employee engagement. Our leadership is dedicated to closing the gap where employees may feel unappreciated, even though supervisors are making efforts to show they value their teams. We understand the vital connection…

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