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Fundraise | Make a difference in the lives of San Francisco's homeless and at-risk families. | Create and customize your own fundraiser using our peer-to-peer fundraising platform to support Compass Family Services and the over 6,500 children and parents we serve each year. Click on the button below to create your own fundraiser! FUNDRAISE Create your own fundraiser to support San Francisco's unhoused families Create and customize your own fundraiser using our peer-to-peer fundraising platform to support Compass Family Services and the over 7,500 children and parents we serve each year. Click on the button below to create your own fundraiser! Get creative with your fundraiser by doing a challenge, hosting a virtual fitness or yoga class, trivia night and so much more. Share your fundraiser on social media and be sure to tag us. We love seeing our community in action! CREATE YOUR OWN FUNDRAISER If you have any questions, please email info@compass-sf.org .

Adopt a Family | Adopt-a-Family is our annual holiday program which pairs individuals, families, groups and office teams with Compass families who are homeless or at imminent risk and lack the resources to buy holiday gifts. For many families, these gifts will be the only gifts they will receive during the holidays.  GIVE Adopt-a-Family Adopt-a-Family is our annual holiday program which pairs individuals, families, groups and office teams with Compass families who are homeless or at imminent risk and lack the resources to buy holiday gifts. For many families, these gifts will be the only gifts they will receive during the holidays. ADOPT A FAMILY Registration is closed. Thank you to everyone who signed up to Adopt-a-Family this year! If you have questions, you can reach us at aaf@compass-sf.org . Thanks to our Adopt-a-Family sponsor! Missed your opportunity to adopt a family? There are other ways to support Compass families this holiday season! Check out other ways to get involved: VOLUNTEERING AT ADOPT-A-FAMILY There are many different ways you can volunteer during Adopt-a-Family, whether you are adopting a family or not! Get involved this holiday season and help with administrative tasks or gift drop off and pick up days in San Francisco. It takes a lot of people to make this project successful each year and we'd love your help! If you have questions or would like to learn more, please contact Maggie Phillips at mphillips@compass-sf.org . Sign up to Volunteer HELP FULFILL OUR WISHLIST Purchase holiday items from our Amazon Wishlist to support homeless children and parents. You can buy these items from the list and have them shipped directly to Compass, or use the wishlist as a shopping guide and shop locally! Oftentimes, these gifts will support families in need who are new to Compass and missed the chance to participate in Adopt-a-Family. If you have questions about donating holiday items or would like to learn more, please contact Tony Hernandez at thernandez@compass-sf.org Holiday Wishlist "My kids are all super grateful for all our gifts! I hope God continues to bless you in abundance so that you can continue to help many more families. After over a year, me and my kids now have a home in San Francisco. I am excited to see what else my family will be able to accomplish. Thank you so much for all of your help!" - Compass Family Services Client Our team at Compass is here to help! If you have any questions, please contact: aaf@compass-sf.org All Adopt-a-Family gifts are tax-deductible. Our tax ID is 94-1156622 . Please keep your receipts for tax purposes. You will receive an acknowledgment for tax purposes in December.

Support families in crisis. Give to Compass Family Services and make a real difference for those facing homelessness in San Francisco. GIVE TODAY Double your impact on Giving Tuesday! Every dollar you give is worth DOUBLE thanks to Redwood Credit Union and our Compass Board co-chair's generous match of up to $50,000! Every family deserves a safe place to call home, and you can make it possible. What does home mean to you? A place to rest. To feel safe. To belong. For thousands of families in San Francisco, home is out of reach. Compass Family Services helps families experiencing or at risk of homelessness find stability, security, and hope. This Giving Tuesday, your gift provides more than shelter. You are helping families access childcare so parents can work, job training to rebuild stability, and compassionate support to move forward. Together, we can help families find what home truly means: safety, stability, and a fresh start. Prefer to donate another way? A Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA is a great tax-advantaged way to make an impact. Please reach out to your IRA manager to make a charitable gift. Recommend a gift through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) directly to Compass Family Services. Donating stock/appreciated securities may provide tax advantages while making a lasting difference for families. Donate Stock

Foundation and Corporate Supporters | Compass has been supporting the San Francisco community for over 100 years. Corporate and foundation supporters help make our work possible. SUPPORTERS Foundation and Corporate Supporters For over 100 years, Compass has channeled the goodwill of San Francisco companies, foundations, and neighbors to make a profound difference in the lives of parents and children. Architect | $500k+ Innovator | $250k+ Solid Rock Foundation Builder | $100k+ Foundation for Quality Housing Opportunities, Inc. Venture | $50k+ Angel | $25k+ Seed | $10k+ Accelerator | $5k+ Starter | $2.5k+ BUILDING A BETTER FUTURE TOGETHER Your organization can have a measurable impact on homelessness and housing instability, one of the most challenging problems we face in San Francisco. Your investment in our community helps Compass families find their way to economic self-sufficiency and long-term wellbeing. Here are some resources to get started: To learn more about how your company or foundation can participate, please contact: Stacy Webb Corporate Relations Manager (415) 644-0504 ext. 1107 swebb@compass-sf.org VOLUNTEER WITH YOUR COMPANY REQUEST A LUNCH & LEARN We invite you to consider joining our growing list of generous corporate and philanthropic supporters, who fall within the following annual giving levels. IMG_8215 IMG_9669 IMG_0510 IMG_8215 1/6

Donate Stock | Donating stock is one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. A direct stock donation means up to 20% more value for your donation because of the capital gains tax savings. DONATE STOCK Donating stock is one of the most tax-efficient ways to give. A direct stock donation means up to 20% more value for your donation because of the capital gains tax savings. STOCK TRANSFER INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO DONATE STOCK Please click the button above to access our stock transfer instructions. You will be asked to provide a bit of information first, so that we can make sure we have what's needed to properly record the gift and provide accurate and timely acknowledgement for your tax records. For all gifts of securities, the donor is entitled to a charitable income tax deduction for the value of… Show more... IMG_2607 (1).JPG IMG_2607 (1).JPG 1/3

Need help but don’t qualify for Compass services? Access local homelessness resources and support for families and individuals in need. GET HELP Additional Resources Compass serves families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in San Francisco. If you do not meet these requirements, see below for additional resources. If you believe you do qualify for our services, click here. If you are UNDER age 24 without custody of a minor: Access support through Larkin Street Youth Services. call (800) 447-8223 If you are OVER age 24 without custody of a minor: You may be able to find resources through United Council of Human Services at (415) 671-1100 or Episcopal Community Services at (415) 487-3300 ext. 7000. CALL (415) 671-1100 CALL (415) 487-3300 x 7000 If you are looking for housing resources OUTSIDE San Francisco: For a local resource directory, please dial 211 to find services in your area or contact your local chapter of the United Way. CALL 211 If you’re looking for overdose prevention resources: Compass strongly supports overdose prevention programs grounded in harm reduction, and we remain committed to the principles of Housing First in our homeless response and behavioral health systems. We encourage our families and the people they care about to access life-saving supplies as well as mental health services and substance use treatment. Please visit SF.gov for more information about overdose prevention resources in our community. SF.GOV If you need assistance outside of Compass Family Services hours: General Questions: call 311 call (800) 273-6222 If you are a woman experiencing domestic violence: call (877) 384-3578

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. VOLUNTEER As a Group I WANT TO VOLUNTEER How can my group sign up to volunteer at Compass? Sign up to volunteer by filling out our Group Volunteering Form, linked above. Our staff will follow up with you and help you plan a successful volunteering event! What tasks are there for groups? Compass Family Services has volunteer projects throughout the year. Your group can have a rewarding experience and see the direct impact. Here’s a list of on-going group volunteer needs: Stock our food pantry and assemble grocery bags Build hygiene kits and snack kits Sort donations of clothes, toys, books, and household items Replenish the donation racks and bookshelves for families to take what they need Clean and sanitize toys and furniture at our childcare sites Compass Family Services also has opportunities for event or seasonally focussed volunteering, from Mother’s Day to our Holiday Adopt-a-Family program. Reach out for information on upcoming opportunities. What days of the week are best for group volunteering? Most of our volunteer opportunities are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. We do have some weekend group volunteer opportunities throughout the year. If you have other ideas about how to get involved, or just want to help wherever we have the greatest need, contact Stacy Webb at at swebb@compass-sf.org . How Do I Become a Supporter? Be a changemaker by investing in your community! Learn more about how your company can engage with Compass Family Services and support San Francisco’s homeless and at-risk families by becoming a Compass Family Services Supporter. Supporters receive priority for volunteering events and more! Become a Supporter GET IN TOUCH If you have other ideas about how to get involved or just want to help wherever we have the greatest need, get in touch with us at volunteer@compass-sf.org

This is placeholder text. To change this content, double-click on the element and click Change Content. VOLUNTEER As an Individual I WANT TO VOLUNTEER How do I volunteer at Compass Family Services? Compass Family Services offers occasional and recurring individual volunteering opportunities. Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form, linked above, and our team will follow up with you in a few business days. What tasks do occasional volunteers do? If consistent recurrent volunteering is more than you feel comfortable committing to, occasional volunteering is for you! Compass Family Services often needs additional hands to help with events, such as our annual Halloween Costume pop-up, decorating program sites for holidays, our Toast & Taste fundraiser, our big holiday Adopt-a-Family program, among other events and projects. What tasks do recurring volunteers do? Make a lasting impact in your community by becoming a recurring volunteer. BASIC NEEDS ITEM ORGANIZATION & DISTRIBUTION Every day, we distribute countless basic needs items to families who need them. Our volunteers help us ensure that families have access to these resources by organizing donated goods for distribution to Compass families. These volunteers assist with: Sorting donated clothing, books, toys and homegoods. Organizing basic needs items in our client drop-in area. Helping receive and organize food bank deliveries. Preparing bags of groceries for families. Organizing baby items for client distribution. MEAL PICK-UP DELIVERY Each week, we rely on volunteers to retrieve donations of bread and prepared meals from community partners and deliver them to our sites. For this opportunity, volunteers must have access to a vehicle and have a valid driver’s license. These volunteers can be either occasional or recurring. SKILL-BASED PROJECTS We are always happy to have volunteers contribute their unique talents to support Compass families. In the past, this has included: Research — help us stay on top of the ever evolving landscape of public policies, grants, community services and resources. Digital marketing and communications — share with us your skills and creativity in graphic design, SEO, website optimization and more! Administrative support/data management — help us make sure our office space and databases are clean, organized, and up-to-date! Childcare — for those with experience in this type of work, you can assist our team by helping provide childcare while parents attend appointments. Direct client services — only for those with proper certifications and experience, you can volunteer with our team to assess client needs and connect families in need with services. Does Compass offer volunteer opportunities for students? We love welcoming students as volunteers and creating new ways for them to engage further with their community! Whether it’s during a school break, after school, or for a special event, our student volunteers contribute so much through their volunteer work. Student volunteers must be at least 13 years old Community service credit for school is available upon request. Please indicate the need for community service hours when filling out the Volunteer Interest Form. Volunteers below the age of 13 may be considered for special family volunteering events as long as there is parental supervision for the entire duration of the volunteering activity. GET IN TOUCH If you have other ideas about how to get involved or just want to help wherever we have the greatest need, get in touch with us at volunteer@compass-sf.org