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Olga’s Year of Courage: A Journey of Growth, Joy & Resilience

By Moises Fuentes, Senior Case Facilitator A Year of Growth and Resilience This past year has been nothing short of inspiring for one of our incredible clients, Olga, who has made tremendous progress with the support of SLS (Supported Living Services). Her journey has been marked by courage, resilience, and personal growth, demonstrating the true…

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Why Compass Is a Special Place to Work

By Kira Webster, Communications Coordinator Purpose That Fills Your Cup At Compass, meaningful work isn’t just about what you do—it’s about who you do it with and how it makes you feel. Our employees often say the most rewarding part of their job is seeing the people they support grow, gain confidence, and achieve dreams…

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Summer Connectin’

By Jessica Noble, PCT Training Assistant Building Community Through Summer Connection Summer brings with it a natural shift—a chance to break from routine, enjoy the outdoors, and lean into moments of fun, rest, and renewed energy. For many, it’s a time to reconnect with others, recharge through engaging activities, and enjoy the sunshine. At Compass,…

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Sowing Seeds of Generosity Together

By Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager Compass loves a good theme. From retreats to camps to the year in general, any reason for us all to come together with one mindset, the better we are all for it. 2025 marks a quarter of a century into this new millennium. We have experienced so much in…

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Finding Joy in Connection: The Heart of Meaningful Work at Compass

By Kira Webster, Communications Coordinator   At Compass, we believe that the most meaningful work comes from genuine human connection. Every day, our dedicated staff members create moments of joy with the clients they serve—building relationships that transform not just our clients’ lives, but their own as well. Here are some of the moments that…

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Embracing the Future: What More is Possible

By Sadie Hess, Compass Founder and CEO Our last strategic planning session in 2024 was focused on the future. We took time to figure out what our heart was for the future, and we focused on three concepts: innovation, holistic services, and industry transformation. We eagerly brainstormed and dreamed together about what our future can…

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Stories of Hope: Graciela’s Milestones with CFS

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…

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Welcome to ‘A Side of Hope’: Exploring the Heart of Human Services

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…

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Aron 2.0 – Another Client Success Story

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…

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Feathers, Fins, and Fettuccine: A Compass Client Story

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…

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