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Shining Star

Shining Star

By Vincent Torrence I would like to introduce you to one of the shining stars of our ILS program, Annahita. Annahita has been a member of the Compass family for about 3 ½ years.  She is a very bright and giving person who loves people and is always looking for ways to help. Annahita is…

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itching for independence

Itching For Independence

By Cindy Garcia I would like to introduce everyone to one of our most outgoing clients Cassandra, or otherwise known as Cassie. Cassie is a 38-year-old woman who transferred from Independent Living Services to Supported Living Services back in 2019. At the time of her transition, she was living in her parents` home, itching for…

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encourager

Encourager

If you have come to a Compass event or are new to our ILS team, you have probably met Noni.  She loves to meet new people and share how much she loves those around her.  If there is a mic to be found, you will hear Noni singing the praises of her longtime Life Coach,…

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kicking butt at life

Kicking Butt at Life

By Katie Carmichael Please, everyone, meet my friend Phillip. Phillip is an SLS client in the Far North Region. He is smart, funny, and determined. Phillip is a laid-back guy who goes with the flow. Ever since I met Phil, he has been nothing but sweet and a pleasure to get to know. As I…

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Dream History | History Series

In this episode of our History Series, Eric & Sadie talk about Dreams and how they became part of our culture (and history!) at Compass!

Market Street History

by Sadie Hess Sentimental Man, do I hate moving!  It is always quite depressing to see the items you have accumulated over a short period of time.  I happen to be a very emotional person, so there are usually a few boxes (yes, I said boxes!) of items labeled “sentimental”.  And my Compass life is…

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Visit to Australia | Compass Stories

by Michael D. Help I remember distinctly the day that a Case Facilitator called me and asked for some help with a client. The request was pretty simple; the client (we’ll refer to her as Sheila) had not been doing too well lately and needed some “strong manly” physical lifting assistance to help transfer. She lived…

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A Balloon in a Sword Fight

Touch Conversation I felt like a balloon in a sword fight yesterday.  Everywhere I went, everyone I encountered was negative, rude and incredibly self-loathing. By about 10:00 am, I was pretty much ready to throw in the towel on the whole “trying to be positive” thing. Then I had to have a pretty tough conversation…

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Why Don’t You Work at a Hospital

Why Don’t You Work at the Hospital I can’t tell you how often I run in to people that know I hold my Nursing License, and they ask “Why don’t you work at the hospital?” It’s a logical question. I went to nursing school, graduated pretty high in my class, and my instructors loved me,…

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