By Sadie Hess, Compass Founder and CEO Celebrating 30 Years of Compass Compass is approaching our 30-year anniversary, and it is wild to think we have been doing this for 30 years! This month we are celebrating together while also dreaming about what is ahead for the next 30 years of Compass. Truthfully, I’m a little…
By Josh Flom, Director of Services A Family Worth Fighting For We are excited to take a moment to celebrate one of our incredible clients in the Coordinated Family Support program, Emily from Fort Bragg. Her journey with Compass has been nothing short of inspiring, and we are honored to recognize the transformation that has…
By Michelle Elliott-Kile, ILS/CFS Facilitator Choosing Hope in a Season of Uncertainty Linda’s journey this year has been guided by her own goals, passions, and determination. Since joining the Compass family in May, she has been working toward her dreams with the support of her ILS life coach. At the beginning of the year, Linda…
By Melissa Garcia, Senior Case Facilitator Meet James Since joining Compass in January, James has made quite an impression. With his quick humor, kind personality, and natural warmth, he quickly became a favorite among staff and other Compass clients. His new staff have loved getting to know him and supporting him as he works toward…
By Vanessa Hogan, ILS Supervisor The Heart of a Hometown Store If you have ever walked into the Willits Grocery Outlet, there is a good chance you have already met Ernesto. He is nearly impossible to miss. With his warm smile, friendly humor, and joyful presence, Ernesto has become much more than a shopper or…
By Sadie Hess, Founder & Co-CEO Compass- 30 years Strong There are moments in life when you pause long enough to look back, and you see a thread that’s been there all along. A thread of calling, connection, faith and purpose that wove itself into a story larger than anything you knew you were building….
By Felicia Sims, ILS Supervisor Defining Perseverance If you looked up “perseverance” in the dictionary, you’d find a definition about persistence and effort despite challenges—but if Compass had a dictionary, you’d find William’s photo right beside it. Since joining Compass in June 2025, William has embodied determination, hitting the ground running and embracing every opportunity…
By Shannon Laird, ILS Facilitator Meet Erik: A Journey of Growth and Determination I would love to introduce you to our amazing new client, Erik. He started with Compass in May and had never heard of ILS until his case manager mentioned it. During our first assessment, he was shy and soft-spoken, unsure if this…
By Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager I’m a big fan of math and numbers because in a world that gets caught up in chaos and the whirlwind, numbers are consistent, and they don’t lie. They aren’t overly positive or negative—they just are. One number that has always stood out to me is 2080. No, not…
By Nathanael Clark, Case Facilitator The Everyday Power of Generosity At Compass, we believe that a heart of giving shines brightest in the everyday choices we make. Few people capture this truth better than Philip, whose steady kindness and commitment to others reflect the heart of giving in action. Giving that Builds Community Over the…