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📍 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

GET HELP Do you live in San Francisco with custody of a minor? YES NO I am at risk of homelessness or need back rent assistance.

CONTACT US Get in Touch CONTACT US FORM First name* Last name* Email* What can we help you with?* Please share more here. Submit Donate Volunteer Media & Marketing Corporate Inquiry Foundation Inquiry ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE 37 Grove Street San Francisco, CA 94102 Phone: (415) 644-0504 Fax: (415) 644-0514 HOURS Monday: 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm Tuesday: 9 am - 12 pm (closed every fourth Tuesday of the month) Wednesday: 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm Thursday: 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm Friday: 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED

GET HELP Need Help? Is your family experiencing a crisis or facing the risk of homelessness? We are here for you. Choose from the following options: DROP-IN SERVICES HOURS FAQ I am experiencing homelessness button I need help with something else button I need childcare button I am at risk of homelessness or need back rent assistance. button DROP-IN SERVICES 1 Families can visit 37 Grove Street Family Services Hub during open hours for drop-in services. We offer the following: Mail pick-up for families using Compass as a mailing address Referrals to programs and services inside and outside Compass Assessment for shelter and housing Other basic needs items are provided as available 2 For basic needs like those listed below, families enrolled in Compass services can visit our distribution center at 1240 Market Street , near our 37 Grove Street location, during open hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays. *Groceries *Diapers, wipes, and formula *Toiletries and other hygiene supplies HOURS Monday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 12pm, 3pm - 5pm (closed every fourth Tuesday of the month) Wednesday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Friday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED *Basic needs items will only be accessible during these hours. Wednesday: 9:30am - 11:30am, 1pm - 4pm Thursday: 9:30am - 11:30a m, 1pm - 4 pm ASSITANCE AFTER-HOURS If you need assistance after hours, please dial: 311 to reach the City and County of San Francisco for general questions 1-800-273-6222 for the Bay Area help hotline 1-877-384-3578 if you are a woman experiencing domestic violence OVERDOSE PREVENTION RESOURCES San Francisco continues to respond to a deadly overdose epidemic disproportionately impacting communities of color and the Tenderloin and SoMa neighborhoods we call home. Compass strongly supports overdose prevention programs grounded in harm reduction, and we remain committed to the principles of Housing First. We encourage our families and the people they care about to access life-saving supplies, mental and behavioral health support, and treatment services. Please visit SF.gov for more information about overdose prevention resources in our community. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Can Compass Family Services help me if I do not live in San Francisco? Compass serves families experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness in San Francisco. If you’re not in San Francisco, please dial 211 to find services in your area or contact your local chapter of the United Way. Who do I call if my family is living on the street, in a car, or with friends, or if we do not have a place to sleep tonight? Please come in person to the Central City Access Point located at 37 Grove Street during open hours. A counselor will help you access the best resources to help your family find stability. You can also call (415) 644-0504 and follow the instructions to leave a message or email us at info@compass-sf.org. If you need assistance after hours, please dial 311 or 1-800-273-6222 for general questions or 1-877-384-3578 if you are a woman experiencing domestic violence. Who do I call if my family might get evicted because I am behind on my rent or because of a past-due utility bill? Please contact C-Rent through one of two ways: Call us at 415-644-0504, leave a message with your name and contact information, and a counselor will contact you to determine if you are eligible for rental assistance. Click here to apply for rental assistance and choose Compass as your preferred provider. Please note that you must be a San Francisco resident and have custody of a minor child in order to qualify for assistance. If you are an existing Compass client currently living outside San Francisco, contact your case manager or primary support person at Compass to secure a referral to C-Rent. How can I get my family into your shelter? Please come in person to the Central City Access Point located at 37 Grove Street during open hours. This site is a connecting point for the SF Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing’s Coordinated Entry Program and Homelessness Response System. Families who qualify are placed into Compass Family Shelter through the Coordinated Entry Program when space is available. Who do I call if I want to take a parenting class or need support with the everyday stress of raising a family? Compass Family Resource Center offers CPS-certified parenting classes, support groups, family activities, basic needs support, and a full range of additional resources through a referral network. To participate or for a full calendar of our groups and classes, visit our drop-in center located at 37 Grove Street.

Board | Leadership committed to making an impact BOARD Leadership committed to making an impact BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers Beth Roy Jenkyn Community Volunteer Member Since 2019 Co-Chair Beth joined the board because she feels Compass does an excellent job helping those who need it most. She's grateful for the support she received at critical junctures in her life and wants to make sure others in our community have the supports they need. Beth served as a consultant for McKinsey & Co and has held a variety of positions in nonprofit and public sector focusing on family welfare. Steven Dinkelspiel Board Whisperer Member Since 2019 Secretary Steven is a fifth-generation San Franciscan and graduate of Yale University and Stanford Law School. He has worked as a program and financial analyst for the San Mateo County Manager’s Office, a Deputy District Attorney (San Mateo), owner and publisher of San Francisco magazine, and an active small investor in the film, commercial, restaurant, electronics component and real estate industries. Steven was motivated to become involved with Compass as homelessness has persisted as the preeminent challenge facing our beloved City. Debbie Koski Director, Silicon Valley Bank, a Division of First Citizens Bank Member Since 2022 Treasurer Debbie has 15+ years’ experience funding nonprofits in the private and nonprofit sectors, with a focus on housing and homelessness. She currently provides debt financing for affordable housing development at Silicon Valley Bank. Debbie previously served on the boards of Lyon-Martin Health Services and HealthRight 360. She earned her B.A. and master’s degree in public policy from UC Berkeley. Linsey Thornton Director, Global Product Solutions COO Team, BlackRock Member Since 2019 Co-Chair Linsey Thornton leads Business Management and Strategic Initiatives for the Global Product Solutions COO team at BlackRock. She was a founding member of BlackRock’s local chapter for volunteer and grant making engagement where she became acquainted with Compass in 2015. Since then, Linsey has managed BlackRock's engagement with Compass and served previously as a member of the Compass Leadership Council for two years. BOARD OF DIRECTORS Members Steffany Chisholm Community Volunteer Member Since 2024 Board Member Steff graduated from Middlebury College with a BA in Psychology, which she followed with an MA from Boston University in Communications. After working in public relations, she pivoted to teaching Pre-Kindergarten at the Beacon Hill Nursery School in Boston. Steff was the PA president at the Jewish Community Center preschool and served on the PA executive committee at Town School for Boys as Vice President and Communications Chair. Steff has served as a mentor to students applying to high schools with the SMART program. Robert Daoro Community Volunteer Member Since 1990 Board Member Bob was a Founding Partner of DZH Phillips, with extensive experience in audits, reviews, compilations and tax planning, strategic planning, and succession planning. His expertise also includes management consulting and advisory assistance, involving forecasting, budgeting, business planning, and financing. Bob currently chairs the Audit Committee for Fort Mason Center for Arts and Culture, serves on the board of Wu Yee Children’s Services, where he sits on the Finance Committee, Real Estate Committee and the Strategic Planning Committee. Bob joined the Compass board to help provide lasting solutions for homeless San Francisco families. Doug Goelz Community Volunteer Member Since 2000 Community Relations Committee Chair With over 20 years of commercial banking experience, Doug began as a financial analyst, and then assumed roles in product management for deposits and cash management services. Eventually, he was responsible for marketing to commercial clients with over $2B in assets. Doug has also been an entrepreneur, co-founding two successful businesses. Doug serves on the board because he believes that every child deserves a safe and stable home. Valerie Garcia Houts Managing Director, Venture Services, Merrill Lynch Member Since 2019 DEIB Committee Chair Valerie received her B.A. in economics from the University of California at Irvine and her MBA from the Haas School of Business. She is also currently serving on the Board of Trustees of Project Glimmer, a non-profit organization supporting disadvantaged young women & girls, and is active in the leadership at St. Ignatius Church in San Francisco. Valerie and her husband Tim live in San Francisco where they are raising their three daughters. Christine Ma, MD Medical Director, Encore Medical Clinic, UCSF Benioff Member Since 2025 Board Member For over 30 years, Christine has been devoted to improving the health and well-being of people experiencing homelessness, raising awareness and elevating the issues faced by children and families who are unstably housed, and delivering clinical care to children who are homeless. As a Professor of Pediatrics at UCSF, Christine serves as the medical director of the UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland’s Encore Medical Clinic which serves the unique health needs of unstably housed families. Christine is the faculty advisor on family homelessness for the UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative. Tim Moffet Head of Syndicated Finance, JPMorgan Chase Member Since 2017 Board Member Tim is a San Francisco native and is passionate about his work with Compass and the impact the organization has on the community. He has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. Tim is also currently on the alumni fundraising committee for University High School. Dana Corvin Community Volunteer Member Since 2022 Board Member Dana is a third generation San Franciscan. She was a principal and Vice-President of Cal-Steam, a wholesale plumbing supply distributor. Since selling the business in 2006, she has concentrated her efforts in the non-profit world. Dana currently serves on the boards of the Contemporary Jewish Museum (since 2008), the Morris Stulsaft Foundation (Secretary), San Francisco State University Foundation and the Jewish Senior Living Foundation. She has been active in the Jewish Community Foundation since 2000, serving as a board member and officer, as well as on the Jewish Community Endowment Fund. Dana is a former board member and officer of American Red Cross, M.t Zion Health Fund (Chair), Congregation Emanu-El, Jewish Family & Children’s Services, SF Jewish Community Center, the J Weekly, and United Way of the Bay Area for Alameda Co. She is an active supporter of the Guardian Scholar Foster Youth Program. Kimberly Garfinkel M.D., M.P.H. Obstetrics and Gynecology Physician Member Since 2022 Development Committee Chair Kim is a passionate women's health physician and advocate. She is a graduate of UCSF medical school. Additionally, she has masters in public health from UC Berkeley where she studied public health policy. Her community work involves equity and inclusion work and well as reproductive rights advocacy. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and four children and enjoys participating in Compass activities with her entire family. David Goldman Executive Director, Congregation Emanu-El Member Since 2023 Governance & Strategy Committee Chair David Goldman is currently Executive Director at Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco. He is creating a synagogue based on 21st-century management principles so that Emanu-El will be a center of Jewish Civilization in the Bay Area and a model to other institutions nationwide. Before that, he was the Littler Learning Group's managing attorney, the Littler Mendelson division devoted to meeting clients' employment law compliance, management skills, diversity and inclusion training needs. Chris Jackson President, SFG Asset Advisors Member Since 2024 Board Member Chris Jackson is a President at SFG Asset Advisors with decades of experience in investment and asset management. He has worked at SFG for over 20 years, acting as CIO for the family office responsible for asset planning and global strategy, as well as meaning portfolios, identifying risks, and overseeing manager research. Prior to SFG, Chris worked as a Partner at Barbary Coast Capital Management LLC and Hoover Capital Management, and as Head of Marketing at Emerging Growth Management LLC. Chris received his BA in Economics from Lehigh University. Kimathi Marangu Fellow, Distinguished Careers Institute, Stanford University Member Since 2023 Board Member Kimathi Marangu is a Fellow at the Distinguished Careers Institute at Stanford University. He is the former global head of Prepaid at Visa and a former fintech entrepreneur who co-founded Cartera Commerce, which was later acquired by Rakuten. Prior to his entrepreneurial ventures, Kimathi was an investment banker at J.P. Morgan and Morgan Stanley. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Vassar College and an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Kimathi is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Kimathi’s personal mission is to improve the financial health, physical health, and mental health of a significant number of people. In addition to his service on the Compass board Kimathi serves as chairman of the San Mateo County Employee Retirement Association pension board (SamCERA). He is also a member of the board of trustees of Vassar College. Kimathi is a board member of the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children’s Health and an advisory board member for Stanford Federal Credit Union. Adam Tait Financial Advisor, UBS Member Since 2019 Board Member Adam is a partner in a private wealth management practice based in San Francisco. His service on the Compass Board of Directors began after learning about the bay area housing crisis and touring Compass programs/facilities. His involvement with Compass stems from wanting to help provide support and advocate for services critical to bring transformational change for this invisible and vulnerable community. With a strong sense of community and responsibility, he has been active with various organizations combating poverty and food insecurity. He currently lives in San Francisco. Jennifer DaSilva Community Volunteer Member Since 2024 Board Member Jenny has a 20+ year track record of working hands-on as both a nonprofit leader and an entrepreneur. Most recently, Jenny served as the founder and Executive Director of Start Small Think Big, a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion in entrepreneurship by connecting small businesses with the resources and community they need to thrive. Jenny is a graduate of Yale University and Cornell Law School. She lives in San Francisco with her husband and two children. Katie Giometti Business Development Lead, Sierra Member Since 2024 Board Member Katie leads Product Partnerships at Sierra, a conversational AI company. Previously, she co-led the fintech practice at Obvious Ventures, brokered foundational partnerships at Plaid, and scaled the retail tech division at BlackRock. She has been volunteering with Compass since 2018 and served on the Compass Leadership Council from 2019 through 2023. She is a proud graduate of Dartmouth College, and currently resides in San Francisco with her husband. Jeanne Hormuth Director, Chief of Staff, KPMG LLP Member Since 2025 Board Member Jeanne serves as the Chief of Staff for KPMG's San Francisco office, where she provides strategic support to the managing partner and spearheads the implementation of key business initiatives. In her diverse role, Jeanne also champions the Inclusion Council, is a member of the KPMG Network of Women (KNOW) leadership team, and acts as the Community Impact Leader. This role includes overseeing the office's engagement with Compass Family Services and several other nonprofits in the Bay Area. Jeanne's deep passion for community service and her strong alignment with Compass Family Services' mission to support families in need inspired her to join the board. Lauren Kowal Partner, Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass Member Since 2019 Board Member Lauren's law practice focuses on complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate levels. She has represented clients in both state and federal court. Lauren has been a long-time donor in Compass' annual Adopt-a-Family holiday project. Michael McCarthy IT Consultant Member Since 2002 Board Member Mike is an innovative and results-driven Community Broadband Engineer with 15+ years of community-based IT experience, including designing and directing city-wide fiber and Wi-Fi initiatives. Mike currently manages a community-based ISP that provides internet access to over 8,000 users every day in San Francisco. Mike was also part of the Compass staff for 12 years, helping start Compass’ homeless family program back in the early 1990s. He stays involved with Compass because he knows firsthand the tremendous long-term benefits families receive from being part of the Compass family. Lauren Thornhill Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, Hamlin School Member Since 2024 Board Member Lauren Thornhill currently serves as the Executive Director of Institutional Advancement at The Hamlin School in San Francisco, where she recently completed a $77M capital campaign. Prior to joining Hamlin, Lauren served as Leadership Gifts Officer at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Associate Director of Development at the Exploratorium, and Director of the Annual Fund at Scripps College. She is a proud alumna of Scripps College, the all-women’s college of The Claremont Colleges Consortium.

Clara House 30th Anniversary Sponsorship Compass Clara House In honor of Compass Clara House's 30th anniversary, we're bringing the heart of this special place to life with a vibrant bubble themed art installation created to celebrate 30 years of hope, love, and lift. This commemorative piece will debut during our 30th Anniversary Block Party on Saturday, September 20th, and will be displayed in the common area of Clara House, where it will greet everyone who walks through the doors, offering a joyful, reflective tribute to the incredible supporters who make our work possible. Please select a donation option below to sponsor via credit card. Select "Sponsor Another Way" for other payment opportunities. Thank you for your support of this special place! Prefer to donate another way? Complete the form below to secure your sponsorship via check, stock, crypto, or donor advised fund. Sponsor Another Way A non-deductible value of $35 per event entry cited above must be subtracted from the total sponsorship amount when determining the tax-deductible portion of your contribution. Compass Family Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Federal Tax Identification Number: 94-1156622.

Donate a Car | Donate your used car to support homeless and at-risk families. DONATE A CAR Donate your used car to support homeless and at-risk families. GET STARTED FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Why donate my car to Compass Family Services? If you have a car you no longer want or need, you can turn it into cash to support Compass’ work supporting homeless and at-risk families in San Francisco through our car donation program. We work with a vendor who manages the donation and then sells your vehicle at auction to make this process as easy as possible and… Show more... 1/3

Shop our Wishlist | Don’t have items to donate, or not sure what to give? You can give back to Compass by purchasing directly from pre-made Amazon wishlists full of items that families need the most. When you purchase from these lists, items will be sent directly to Compass. Or, if you don’t want to purchase from Amazon, use the wishlists as a guide to the kind of needs our families would be grateful to receive and shop wherever works best for you! GIVE Shop our Wishlist FULFILL A WISH Like all families with growing kids, Compass families need household items, clothing and footwear, books and toys, and many other things. Use the wishlists below to purchase items directly or to guide you as you shop at your location of choice. Note that when you purchase from these lists, items will automatically be sent directly to Compass. Shop our holiday wishlist: WINTER DRIVE Shop our other wishlists: BASIC NEEDS WISHLIST BASIC APARTMENT NECESSITIES | MOVE-IN KITS

GET HELP Eviction Prevention If your family might get evicted because you are behind on rent or utilities, or if you need move-in assistance to remain housed, Compass may be able to support you. HOW TO GET CONNECTED Online: Apply for rental assistance and choose Compass as your preferred provider. Note that you must be a San Francisco resident and have custody of a minor in order to apply for assistance. APPLY HERE By phone: Call (415) 644-0504 ext. 1000. Leave a message with your name and contact information and a counselor will contact you within two business days to determine if you are eligible for rental assistance. WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES: Payment to your landlord for owed back rent Payment to utility companies for bills in collection Payment of move-in costs if you have found a unit but are unable to pay upfront expenses Financial counseling and resources to improve money management and overcome obstacles including poor credit Case management