By Yolisa Bam, Case Facilitator A Tapestry of Texture and Emotion At first glance, Joanna’s art is a swirl of textures—fabric, paint, torn paper, and found objects—all intricately layered into bold, emotional pieces. Take a closer look, and you’ll find something even more powerful: a story of perseverance, and an artist turning her dreams into…
By Lacy Berry, ILS Facilitator Everyone will be pleased to meet our amazing ILS client, Amanda! If you don’t know her already that is, because she knows a lot of people. Amanda joined Compass in 2018 and has been such a light for her staff as well as her peers. Amanda really encompasses the meaning…
By Shannon Laird, ILS Facilitator I am really excited to introduce one of our newest clients from the East Bay, Akasha! She started our compass ILS program just a short time ago. And right from the start she was sweet, kind and had a lot of things that she was eager to work on. She…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…