By Katherine Ortiz, SLS Case Facilitator This holiday season, I want to shine a spotlight on Lynnea, whose first year here at Compass is a testament to the transformative power of supported living services. Over the past year, Lynnea has excelled emotionally, physically, and socially while overcoming some major obstacles. Her journey highlights the incredible…
By Leslie Henry, Recruitment Team Supervisor From an early age, we are introduced to the basics of good manners: saying “please” and “thank you,” taking turns, and apologizing when needed. These practices, ideally modeled for us by our families and communities, form the foundation of our social interactions. But as we grow, the choice of…
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…
By Melanie Bazile Anderson, Director of Innovation and Expansion Have you ever played the game where the name of a famous person is written on a paper taped to your back and you ask questions of others to guess who it is? You are using well-known labels to identify them. No harm in that right?…
By Sadie Hess, Founder & CEO What’s Next? We recently embarked on the big question of “what is next”. This year, we revisit our goals and plans for the next 7 years. With such a big question, I needed to get a group of people to talk about our present and the future. We did…
By Sadie Hess, Founder and CEO Strategic Planning Compass operates on seven-year cycles to chart our strategic focus and goals. We are wrapping up our last process and preparing for the exciting new journey with our strategic planning teams. We couldn’t be more elated about the individuals we have chosen to be part of this…
By Crystal Anderson, Case Facilitator I would like to introduce you to Chris and Ken who first came to Compass in July of 2020 and have been spreading their happiness and contagious laughter ever since. These fellas are truly a joy and an inspiration for all. Ken Ken or “Kenny” as some of his friends…
By Shannon Laird, ILS Facilitator Allow me to introduce you to Kennetta, a remarkable individual who embarked on her Compass journey in Independent Living Services approximately 2 years ago in the East Bay Region. Admiring Japanese Culture Over the last couple years, Kennetta has taken an interest, deep admiration and passion for the Japanese culture….
By Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager Kyle has been a community member of Fort Bragg all his life. If you spend any time with him, you will learn two things: he knows just about everyone in Fort Bragg and is a respected member of that community, and his positive attitude and smile are just about…
By Sadie Hess, Founder and CEO We understand the California budget for 2023-24 is a complex issue with significant implications for various communities, especially those relying on critical services like housing and developmental support. There was a proposal for a delay in funding for programs for Californians with disabilities until 2025, this is undoubtedly disappointing…