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- Additonal Resources | Compass Family Services
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
- Policy | Compass Family Services
Policy | Compass Family Services is committed to leveraging the lived experience of the families in our programs and the deep institutional knowledge of our program staff to inform and improve the local, state, and federal systems that serve homeless and at-risk families. POLICY & ADVOCACY Compass Family Services works to advance polices that ensure every child and family in San Francisco has a safe and stable place to call home. Through advocacy, community partnerships, and amplification of the voices of families with lived experience, we work to remove barriers and create opportunities for stability and success. We engage Compass families, staff, volunteers, and supporters to take action on issues like housing access, family well-being, and economic security. Together, we can make San Francisco a plan where all families can thrive. Sign up to receive updates from our policy team and learn how you can take action. JOIN THE JUSTICE TEAM WHAT'S NEW IN POLICY WHAT'S NEW IN POLICY Reaching Families Where They Are: Compass Expands Vehicle Outreach in San Francisco Megan Rohrer Oct 2, 2025 Advocating for Families in RV’s, One Door at a Time Megan Rohrer Sep 15, 2025 Life on Wheels: The Hidden Struggle of San Francisco's RV Families Yessica Hernandez Aug 13, 2025 1 2 3 4 5 1/5 Families at the forefront of shaping system change. The Family Advisory Committee (FAC) gives Compass parents the opportunity to contribute thoughts and feedback to shape Compass and citywide planning processes. LEARN MORE Stronger in Partnership Compass advocates for bold system changes in coalition and collaboration with other stakeholders and community leaders in San Francisco, across California, and nationally. San Francisco Human Services Network National Alliance to End Homelessness Safe and Sound Family Services Alliance Supportive Housing Provider Network (SHPN) Homeless Emergency Service Providers Association SF (HESPA) San Francisco Early Childhood Education Advocacy Coalition Connect with us! If you have any questions or feedback about Compass' Policy work, please contact: Megan Rohrer Policy Director mroher@compass-sf.org Yessica Hernandez Policy Associate yhernandez@compass-sf.org
- Family Vehicular Homelessness | Compass Family Services
FAMILY VEHICULAR HOMELESSNESS REPORT Families living in vehicles make up approximately 16% of Compass Family Services’ clients experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Many of those who cannot afford to live indoors live in vehicles to mitigate the physical and mental risks connected to other forms of homelessness. Over the past year, Compass Family Services explored the issues and service needs of families living in vehicles. This report includes the learnings from our literature review, client data, and focus groups. Read the report below. Read the report Read the Executive Summary Lee el informe Lee el resumen ejecutivo
- SPRING BENEFIT 2026 | Compass SF
COMPASS FAMILY SERVICES THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF THE MAGIC! On April 23rd, 2026 the Compass community gathered at the Hibernia to celebrate the tireless work of Compass staff and families. THANK YOU for making a difference in the lives of thousands of San Francisco parents and children! You can still participate in the magic - donate to this year's event! DONATE See the magic of Compass for yourself... THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! $50,000 JPMorgan Chase Qatalyst Partners $25,000 Steffany and Rob Chisholm Mazda San Francisco Visa $10,000 Allied World Assurance Company Amazon JoAnn and Jack Bertges Merritt Richmond and Fred Chung SkinSpirit Tree Line Capital Partners Zendesk $5,000 Carolyn and Andrew Chatham Carolyn and Chris Colpitts Dana Corvin and Harris Weinberg Steven Dinkelspiel Melinda Ellis Evers and Will Evers Kimberly and Jonathan Garfinkel Valerie and Tim Houts Kaiser Permanente KPMG Okta for Good Anne and Michael Parish Jennifer Schaeffer and John Cummings Janice and Geoff Sears Linsey Thornton Waymo Nicole and Ken Whiting $2,500 Acrisure AR Events Sapna Boze Crankstart Foundation Jennifer DaSilva Katie and Nicolas Giometti HeidiSays Jeanne Hormuth Kathleen and Chris Jackson Debbie Koski and Bianca Kaprielian Mariposas & El Dorado Restaurants Lauren Thornhill
- Give Now | Compass SF
Support families in crisis. Give to Compass Family Services and make a real difference for those facing homelessness in San Francisco. GIVE TODAY Help create a safe and stable future for families in San Francisco. Compass Family Services helps families in San Francisco break the cycle of homelessness for good. Your gift fuels the essentials that make lasting stability possible: housing support, childcare, mental health care, and career pathways; so parents can build income and children can grow up with security and hope. Families come to Compass at the hardest moment in their lives; your donation is the turning point that keeps them housed and moves them forward. 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. Contact Sarah Meike , Director of Development, for support in making your donation. Contact Sarah Donating stock/appreciated securities may provide tax advantages while making a lasting difference for families. Donate Stock
- GET HELP - Question 1 | Compass Family Services
GET HELP Do you live in San Francisco with custody of a minor? YES NO I am experiencing homelessness
- Clara House Anniversary | Compass SF
📍 111 Page St Saturday, September 20, 2025 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM You can still sponsor Clara House and get the unique opportunity to be featured on a lasting art display that will be enjoyed by future generations of Clara House families. Thanks for attending the Clara House 30th Anniversary Block Party! Sponsor Getting to the event: Street parking in the area will be limited, so we recommend walking, biking, or taking public transit if possible. Check-in: All attendees must check in at the Gough St. entrance to enter the block party. Please come prepared with your ticket QR code or photo ID. Food & Drink: At check-in you'll receive a ticket good for one snack that includes a pizza and a treat. Pizza services starts at 1:00 pm so get it while it's hot! Other small snacks will be provided, and we encourage you to bring your own refillable water bottle to fill up at water stations. Entertainment: The Fur, Scales, and Tails Animal Show will happen at 2:00 pm. Space is limited and priority will be given to children in attendance. This is a non-smoking event per SF Health Code Article 19L. A special thanks to our Premier Sponsor, Royal Auto Group, for the Clara House 30th Anniversary Block Party: About Clara House For 30 years, Clara House has been a lifeline for families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. More than just a place to stay, Clara House offers families their own fully furnished apartments and a deeply supportive community where they can regroup, rebuild, and thrive. Over 6 to 18 months, parents receive intensive case management, career and education support, and life skills coaching, while their children benefit from full-time licensed childcare, afterschool tutoring, and a stable place to grow. Families leave Clara House with not only a new home, but a renewed sense of possibility. For questions and more information, contact Sarah Meike, Director of Development, at smeike@compass-sf.org
- As a Group | Compass Family Services
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 Sarah Meike, Director of Development, at smeike@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
- DEIB | Compass Family Services
DEIB | Compass Family Services boasts a strong passion for social justice. We embrace the idea that Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging contribute to our success and strive to look at everything we do through this lens. DEIB Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging At Compass Family Services, we are committed to the pursuit of DEIB in all aspects and areas of our work. We believe that we can only empower families to achieve housing stability, self-sufficiency, and lasting well-being by creating an equitable system and a culture of inclusion that reflects and leverages the diversity of our community. We understand the ongoing nature of this process, while also acknowledging how critical DEIB is to our success and integrity as an organization. COMPASS FY 2024-25 DEIB REPORT COMPASS FY 2023-24 DEIB REPORT COMPASS FY 2022-23 DEIB REPORT We aim to: Uphold the principles of social and racial justice Create and foster a culturally diverse environment for everyone, free of discrimination, bigotry, and hate speech Evolve our thinking and develop strategies for community empowerment, collective support, and social change through candid, experimental, and substantive discussion 1/5 What does Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, and Belonging mean? DIVERSITY is about welcoming all the ways we are different–both visible and invisible–and promoting a wide range of participation and perspectives. INCLUSION is about valuing people’s unique experiences and ideas and ensuring they feel involved, respected, connected, and heard. EQUITY is about recognizing that each person has different circumstances and may need additional resources and opportunities to reach an equal outcome. BELONGING is about creating a culture where people can be themselves, feel psychologically safe, and be part of something bigger. Land Acknowledgement Compass acknowledges that we are in the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone and Coastal Miwok peoples, the original inhabitants of what is today called the San Francisco Peninsula. As the indigenous stewards of this land and by their traditions, the Ramaytush Ohlone and Coastal Miwok peoples have never ceded, lost, nor forgotten their responsibilities as the caretakers of this place, as well as for all peoples who reside here. We affirm the sovereign rights of their community as First Peoples and are committed to supporting the traditional and contemporary evolution of the Native American communities and uplifting contemporary indigenous voices and culture. MORE ON THIS PAGE Our Workforce Demographics Our Commitment to Anti-Racism Our Commitment to Stopping Asian Hate Our Commitment to Combating Antisemitism and Islamophobia Our Workforce Demographics Compass Family Services is an agency that values and is committed to building a culture of a diversity of employees who practice equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe current, and future employees can thrive in a respectful environment. We will release our workforce demographics report annually to advance our commitment to these foundational values and establish transparency. This exposition provides an overview of the gender and racial composition of our workforce. We know that gender and race are just portions of people’s demographic identity, and that sharing this data is just the beginning of our ongoing journey for transparency about who we are. NOTE Percentages may be less than 100% due to rounding, and all data is based on self-reported employee identification using U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission race and ethnicity classifications (federal classifications). RACE/ETHNICITY Hispanic or Latino (40%) Black or African American (12%) White (22%) 2 or more races (5%) Asian (21%) Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0.7%) GENDER Male (19%) Female (81%) 2022 WORKFORCE DATA 2021 WORKFORCE DATA Our Commitment to Anti-Racism Compass Family Services affirms its commitment to recognizing, addressing, and eradicating all forms of racism and ethnic oppression. We seek to eradicate homelessness and empower our community toward the goal of ending racial and ethnic discrimination with focused attention on confronting anti-Black racism. As a community-based organization, we purposefully strive to identify, discuss, and challenge issues that disproportionately affect BIPOC community members. We recognize that statements can be meaningful but committed, consistent, and ongoing activities are the only tools that lead to positive change. WE STAND COMMITTED TO: Acknowledging racism as a societal problem that requires continuous education. Acknowledging racism as embedded in our organizational structures, policies, and systems and regularly auditing these structures through an anti-racist lens. Seeking out and listening to our Black, Brown community members, as well as other communities of color, to understand their experiences using our services. Investing resources to develop, organize, and support initiatives that foster anti-racism. We pledge to measure our progress as we fight racism, discrimination, and other forms of prejudice and injustice to make our community more inclusive, welcoming, safer, and an environment where every member of our community can thrive. Our Commitment to Stopping Asian Hate Compass Family Services stands united against hate and racism towards the Asian American & Pacific Islander community. We will continue our efforts to uplift shared histories and struggles of the AAPI community while deepening our understanding of the different ways in which systemic racism shows up in our communities. Our Commitment to Combating Antisemitism and Islamophobia At Compass Family Services, we denounce Antisemitism and Islamophobia, and we stand on the principles that value “our differences and our common ground.” Our value as a community-based organization reminds us to “confront and reject all manifestations of discrimination, including those based on race, ethnicity, gender, and gender expression, age, visible and nonvisible disability, nationality, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, religious/non-religious, spiritual or political beliefs, socioeconomic class, status, or any of the other differences among people which have been excused for misunderstanding, dissension or hatred.” This commitment to community and diversity includes standing against Islamophobia and Antisemitism. Our ideals guide us as we strive to foster a vibrant and inclusive community. Working toward that goal includes understanding, recognition of differences, and overall respect for one another. We are all responsible for this mission. LEARNING RESOURCES We believe in education as an essential part of our ongoing DEIB journey. We have compiled a list of resources to help facilitate this and begin discussions surrounding DEIB in our lives. DEIB TOOLKIT EXECUTIVE ORDER ADVANCING DEIBA CA DEIBA EXECUTIVE ORDER RACIAL EQUITY GLOSSARY
- Strategic Plan | Compass Family Services
Strategic Plan | For more than 100 years, Compass Family Services has supported San Franciscans in need, and for decades we have assisted families in the throes of or on the brink of homelessness, supporting them to find safe and stable housing, connect to employment, educate their children, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. STRATEGIC PLAN For more than 100 years, Compass Family Services has supported San Franciscans in need, and for decades we have assisted families in the throes of or on the brink of homelessness, supporting them to find safe and stable housing, connect to employment, educate their children, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. At Compass, we are committed to ending family homelessness in our community and we will continue to serve until the need ceases to exist. Learn about our goals for our new season of expanded impact, learning, and advocacy. STRATEGIC PLAN 2024 - 2026 Strategic Plan At Compass Family Services, we are committed to transparency. To learn more about our organization, check out our profile on GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and GreatNonprofits . We are a nonprofit, 501c3 organization. Our Tax ID Number is: 94-1156622.
