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 Sadie Hess, Founder & CEO The Beginning Sixteen years ago, Eric and I realized we needed to be even more intentional about the future of Compass and the impact we wanted to have on the world around us. We always asked ourselves, “Are we working on having the very best systems, the very best…
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 Cassandra Sales, ILS Program Manager Compass loves a good theme. From retreats to camps to the year in general, any reason for us all to come together with one mindset, the better we are all for it. 2025 marks a quarter of a century into this new millennium. We have experienced so much in…
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…
By Sadie Hess, Compass Founder and CEO Our last strategic planning session in 2024 was focused on the future. We took time to figure out what our heart was for the future, and we focused on three concepts: innovation, holistic services, and industry transformation. We eagerly brainstormed and dreamed together about what our future can…
By Melanie Bazile, Director of Innovation & Expansion Languages of Appreciation Several years ago, Compass made a commitment to learning about and investing in employee engagement. Compass understands the connection between engagement and appreciation, which is why we infused The Five Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace into our organizational culture. The book, written by…
By Mary Flom, Director of Marketing & Recruitment We are excited to announce the launch of “Side of Hope,” a podcast hosted by Melanie Bazile, Compass’s Innovation and Expansion Director. This new podcast brings to life stories of resilience, transformation, and the vital work happening across the human services sector. From caregiving to advocacy to leadership, each episode…
By Sadie Hess, CEO of Compass This is a season of gratitude, and at Compass, we’re thankful for the diverse services we offer for adults with disabilities. We’re especially grateful for the chance to expand our support through Coordinated Family Supports (CFS). While our focus remains on empowering adults with disabilities, we now have the…
By Melanie Bazile Anderson, Director of Innovation and Expansion Have you ever played the game where the name of a famous person is written on a paper taped to your back and you ask questions of others to guess who it is? You are using well-known labels to identify them. No harm in that right?…