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Dan’s Dream Come True: From Group Home to True Home

By Cindy Cobb, Senior Case Facilitator Dan’s Journey to Independence Dan, whose full name is William, prefers to go by his middle name—just “Dan.” He joined Compass in March 2020, bringing with him a quiet spirit and a dream: to one day live in his own home. From Group Living to Dream Home When Dan…

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Rolling Toward Greatness: Ryan’s Story

By Mariza Flores Rodriguez, Case Facilitator  A Longstanding Member of the Compass Family We are pleased to introduce Ryan, a member of the Compass SLS family for nearly 15 years within the SARC region. Ryan is known for his friendly and charismatic personality, and he remains an active and engaged member of his community. He…

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Meghan’s Magic: Art, Laughter, and Big Dreams

By Daniel Oberg, CFS Facilitator Meet Meghan You might not know Meghan, but once you do, you’ll never forget her.  With her great sense of humor and wit, Meghan has a way of brightening every room she enters.  She has been part of Compass for just over six months and has already made a tremendous…

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Meet Jared: A Marvel of Motivation

By Melissa Garcia, Case Facilitator A Heroic First Impression Jared has been part of the ACRC region for just over a year. Lively, bright, and playful, he greets everyone with a fist bump and a hearty, “What’s uuuuuuppppp?” A fan of Marvel and DC characters—especially Spider-Man—Jared brings joy and humor wherever he goes. His vibrant…

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Embracing Life: Dexter and the Power of Family

By Alice Byer, CFS Supervisor  I am honored to introduce Compass’ newest client, Dexter. Born to Señor Miguel and Señora Stacey, Dexter has been described by his parents as their “angel.” Dexter has lived in his family home, surrounded by love, support, and a strong connection to his community. His mom and dad have worked…

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Brandon: Man of Many Talents

By Tiffany Holland, ILS Facilitator Brandon is an amazing example of dreams do come true.  Brandon had a long-term dream of moving out of his home and living independently for quite some time.  Brandon has faced many challenges and let downs in the process of searching for a home.  Brandon met each of these challenges…

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More Than a Survivor: Brent’s Life of Giving Back

  By Terrah Starling, ILS Facilitator A Journey of Strength and Resilience Brent is a great model of independence and fulfillment. He is a four-time cancer and stroke survivor. Diagnosed at just 18 years old, he has had quite the health journey. Daily, Brent works on his health and wellness by keeping track of his…

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From Hesitant to Thriving: Meet Chris from the East Bay

By Shannon Laird, ILS Facilitator I would like to introduce to you one of our wonderful clients from the east bay, Chris! He has been with Compass for a year and has really come out of his shell. Chris was hesitant to start ILS services and was not sure if this was something that he…

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From ‘I Can’t’ to ‘Watch Me’: Richard’s Journey to Independence

By Ramona Tate, Senior Case Facilitator Today, I want to share with you a remarkable journey of personal growth, one that exemplifies the transformative power of supported living services with an individual who faced numerous challenges, but has since shown incredible resilience and progress. Starting Out: Entering Supported Living Our client Richard entered the world…

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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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