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 Maraya Villarreal, Senior Case Facilitator A Light That Couldn’t Be Missed When Gary joined Compass in October 2023, he brought with him a light that was impossible to miss. Kind, joyful, and full of jokes, he quickly became someone who could brighten any room. At the time, Gary lived mostly independently, receiving just 35…
By Shannon Laird, ILS Facilitator A Little Introduction I would like to introduce you to our smart and sporty client Philip! He has been with Compass since July 2024. If you are looking for an adventure this is the guy that you want to be around, you will not be disappointed. Philip lives with his…
By Terrah Starling, ILS Facilitator Meet Mary Mary is a gentle, soft-spoken girl with a kind heart and a love for getting lost in a good book. She also happens to really enjoy rollercoasters too! It is exciting to celebrate and share her first success story here at Compass. A Goal for Independence Mary recently…
By Crystal Anderson, Senior Case Facilitator A Shining Light in the Compass Community For the last six years, Sherri has been a shining part of the Compass community, known for her warm smile, contagious laugh, and the joyful energy she brings everywhere she goes. Building a Life of Connection A true social butterfly, Sherri thrives…
By Brittanie Foster, ILS Facilitator Why Dreams Matter at Compass Dreams are at the heart of everything we do as an organization. They are the driving force behind our mission and the reason we show up every day. Beyond our daily responsibilities—shopping, cleaning, attending medical appointments—our deeper purpose is to walk beside our clients as…