Ordinary Superpowers: Zarek
By Vanessa Hogan, ILS Manager Often when we think of Superpowers, we think of X-Ray vision or the ability to fly. But, what we overlook is that there are people…
Author: Kira Webster
Win-Wins! Even in the Gray
By Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager “Don’t define your world in black and white because there is so much hiding in the gray” – Unknown Gray Can Be Messy At…
Ernie’s Transformation
By Ramona Tate, Senior Case Facilitator In 2021, Ernie graduated from a juvenile residential group home with a very structured setting into supported living. When Ernie first arrived in SLS,…
Meet Jonas: The Life of the Party!
If you are looking for the funny, outgoing, loving, life of the party, teddy bear type, Jonas is your man! He is a very sweet person who always wants to…
Thriving in a World of Service, Sports, and Fur Parenthood
By Terrah Starling, ILS Life Coach Brent is a great model of independence and fulfillment. He is a four time cancer and stroke survivor. Diagnosed at 18-years-old, he has had…
Justin’s Inspiring Journey
By Emma Norton Meet Justin! He is a vibrant, energetic, and adventurous individual in the San Jose region, who has been enjoying Compass’s Supported Living Services for the past eight…
Jack’s Journey
By Michael Pence, Senior Case Facilitator Jack started with Compass SLS in March of 2023 after originally starting with our ILS division. Jack has lived in San Jose for his…
Embracing Rest and Joy in 2024
By Sadie Hess, Founder and CEO What a whirlwind the past 6 years have been. We have put so much hard work and dedication into each other and the pursuit…
A Bright Light
By Brittanie Foster Movie Fan Liz, an ILS client, has always strived to be as independent as possible and within the last year, she has made huge changes in her…
Lisa’s Journey with Hope
By Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager If you have been to a Carrville Camp or retreat in the last few years, you have probably met Lisa. Lisa is a hardworking…