By Hannah Mangena Hauksdottir, CFS Specialist One of the greatest privileges of working at Compass is watching someone begin to believe that more is possible for their life. Seeing the individuals I support grow in confidence, independence, and connection has been one of the most meaningful parts of my work. Making Room for Growth When…
Celebrating the people who keep the dream alive at Compass. By Eric Hess, CEO The People Who Keep the Dream When I hear the phrase the people who keep the dream, I think about people who advocate, persevere, and stand alongside others when the path gets difficult. At Compass, some people protect the larger dream….
By Elliot F, Compass Community Member From May 19 through 22, I attended Compass Con, a Renaissance-themed Compass retreat filled with new experiences, new friendships, and a few surprises I definitely did not see coming. New Faces and a Magical First Night One of my favorite parts of Compass Con was getting to meet Compass…
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 Destiny Bagsby, Case Facilitator A Bright Beginning at Compass Hayden began her journey with Compass in May 2025, bringing with her a personality and spirit that are unmistakably her own. She is curious, determined, and full of bright energy. Hayden thrives when she feels supported and comfortable, especially in social settings that are calm…
By Terrah Starling, ILS Facilitator Mark has always been a dreamer. More than that, he is someone who has never stopped believing that dreams can become something real. With a deep love for storytelling, Mark made the life-changing decision to attend school and study film. He knew it would take focus, patience, dedication, and courage,…
By Ashley Correia, ILS Supervisor A Love for Learning Chris, a Compass client in the RCEB region, has been part of Compass since 2016. Those who know him would describe him as funny, friendly, and naturally curious. He has a strong interest in learning about a wide variety of topics, especially history. Whether he is…
By Kristina Xie, Senior Case Facilitator The Heart of Our Community At Compass, we’re lucky to be surrounded by people who embody the true spirit of community, compassion, and generosity. One of those people is Frank. A Bright Light at Compass Frank joined Compass a year ago and has been a bright light in our…
By Johnathan James, Case Facilitator A Beloved Member of the Compass Family For the past nine years, Christy has been an important part of the Compass family, sharing her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit with everyone she meets. The Joy of Everyday Adventures Christy’s life is full of activities she loves—swimming, bowling, peaceful walks in…
By Sadie Hess, Founder & CEO Living Generously: A Core Compass Value At Compass, generosity isn’t just something we do—it’s who we are. It’s one of our core values and a powerful way we strive to be a blessing to others, rooted in our deep gratitude for the many blessings we’ve received. Generosity is a…