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 Shannon Laird, ILS Facilitator I am so excited to introduce you all to our wonderful client straight out of Fremont, one impressive fella named Carroll. He brings an electrifying energy that leaves an indelible mark. Get ready to be captivated by his story and inspired by his unstoppable spirit. Welcome to the world of…
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 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…
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 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…
By Sadie Hess, CEO of Compass This is a season of gratitude, and at Compass, we’re thankful for the diverse services we offer for adults with disabilities. We’re especially grateful for the chance to expand our support through Coordinated Family Supports (CFS). While our focus remains on empowering adults with disabilities, we now have the…
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 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…
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…