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…
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…
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…
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 Mariza Flores Rodriguez, Case Facilitator I would like to introduce you all to Francisco, or as he likes to be called, “Frank”! He’s been a member of our Compass family for about 6 years and enjoys his independence living in his studio apartment. Just in his apartment complex alone, Frank has developed a strong…
By Cindy Garcia, Senior Case Facilitator Meet Michael! He is a lively 74-year-old conversationalist who has brought a touch of joy to the South Bay region of Compass since joining us in 2022! Despite being legally blind, Michael’s optimism and determination have made him a beloved member of our Compass community. Over the past year,…
By Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager The vibrancy of Summer is shown in many ways. From the depth of green color in grass, to gardens in full bloom producing the most delicious fruit and vegetables, to sun kissed color on people all around us, Summer’s paintbrush is always creating new masterpieces for us to enjoy….
Several years ago, Compass made a commitment to learning about and investing in employee engagement. It seemed that at times there was a concerning gap wherein employees did not consistently feel appreciated, but supervisors thought they were participating in great effort to help employees feel valued and seen. We wanted to learn more about engagement…
By Shannon Laird, ILS Manager Meet Shayla, a vibrant member of the Compass ILS program since November 2017, under the guidance of her dedicated Life Coach, Irene. Nestled in the comfort of her own apartment, Shayla shares her space with a furry companion, Rusty, her lovable dog. Previously employed at Lane Bryant, Shayla made a…