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…
By Leslie Henry S-u-m-m-e-r! Just the very word summer conjures up all sorts of mental images & emotions. And, if you really love those long sunshine-y days you may even find yourself doing a little daydreaming about summer. Countdown to Summer Vacation Poll 10 people and you’ll get either “summer is my favorite” or…
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 Shannon Laird Health Conscious Anton joined Compass at the peak of the pandemic. He works with our wonderful Life Coach, Terrah, in SARC. Anton is very conscious about his health. He visits the gym frequently and practices healthy meal prep. He has kept a steady job working at Google and practices his independence daily….