By Antonio Maestas, Case Facilitator The Heart of GivingNicole, a 38-year-old woman from Fort Bragg, recently joined Compass and quickly became a beloved part of our community. She lives in her own home on family property and is surrounded by caring friends and relatives who celebrate her independence and joy. A Smooth Transition to CompassThe…
By Terrah Starling, ILS Facilitator A Life of Generosity and Love Julie is a beautiful example of what Compass represents when it comes to demonstrating kindness, generosity, and perseverance. Her loved ones describe her as someone who would do anything for anyone, and her actions prove it true. Julie is always willing to lend a…
By Carrie Jones, Senior Case Facilitator A Beloved Member of the Compass Community Since 2016, Nikole “Nikki” has been a beloved member of the Options/Compass community—and in that time, she has touched the hearts of everyone who knows her. With her warm spirit, deep friendships, and unwavering generosity, Nikki is a shining example of what…
By Josh Flom, CFS Program Manager Buddy’s Journey Begins Brance Jr, who proudly goes by “Buddy,” is a young man from Fort Bragg who lives with his mother and eight siblings. Over the past six months, Buddy has been receiving Coordinated Family Support (CFS) services and the SLS team that traveled from Redding, CA. During…
By Shannon DeMars, ILS Facilitator The Everyday Heroism of Kindness When we think about what it means to give from the heart, we usually imagine big, heroic gestures. But the truth is, the most powerful kind of giving often happens in the small, everyday moments—and that’s exactly the kind of giving Karen does. A Heart…
By Terrah Starling, ILS Facilitator A Portrait of Kindness Tender, kind-hearted, soft-spoken polite, sincere and gentle are the best words to paint a portrait of Jesus. His genuine, innocence and kindness is enough to fill anyone’s basket. Jesus’ presence is one that can bring comfort, joy and a smile to everyone’s face. Everyone loves to…
By Felicia Sims, ILS Supervisor A Life of Loving Service In every community, there are people who make a difference with small actions full of love—and Girisenia is one of them. With unwavering dedication and a generous spirit, she shows that serving others is not just an act of kindness, but a way of life….
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…