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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. Donating stock/appreciated securities may provide tax advantages while making a lasting difference for families. Donate Stock Contact Sarah Meike , Director of Development, for support in making your donation. Contact Sarah

Compass Family Services helps homeless families and those at imminent risk to achieve housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and well-being. 1/6 Last year, we helped over 10,000 parents and children find their way home. GET HELP Asset 41homepage 1/7 1/5 OUR MISSION We help homeless families and those at imminent risk to achieve housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and well-being. How We Work A BIG EMBRACE We wrap our arms around families, offering housing and a full range of other resources needed to build long-term stability. UNDIVIDED ATTENTION Our team works with families one-on-one, providing unique and individualized support for parents and children. ALWAYS LEARNING Compass is committed to creating a tangible impact. Like the families we serve, we set goals and make measurable change. 11,110 parents and children received services last year 92% of families achieve housing stability after completing our programs 48% are children under 18 years old IMPACT GET INVOLVED Compass helps thousands of families facing homelessness each year. But we can’t do it without you. DONATE What's Happening at Compass READ MORE → Key Takeaways from the Innovative Responses to Family Homelessness Panel Earlier this month, Compass Family Services gathered with community members at Manny’s to discuss a question: What becomes possible when public systems and private partners work together to address family homelessness? Speakers Erica Kisch, CEO of Compass, and Shireen McSpadden, Executive Director of San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), discussed the scale of family homelessness in San Francisco and how innovative solutions to the crisis Claudia Taylor Feb 24 4 min read The Sweet Progression of Cake4Kids and Compass Family Services Roberto turned 1 this August and was able to celebrate his birthday in his new home with his family. He received a cake from Cakes 4 Kids inspired by Roberto's love of carne asada. Compass teams work hard every day to support families, but we also know we can’t do it alone. We partner with other organizations that share our commitment to uplifting the community as a whole. Together, we help ensure that families feel seen, valued, and like they truly belong. So what exactly Ricardo Leiba Nov 19, 2025 2 min read Compass Brings the Halloween Fun to Civic Center This week, children from all over the Tenderloin came to Civic Center to delight in a day of games, treats, entertainment, and lots of pumpkins at the Compass Family Services Halloween Pumpkin Patch for Tenderloin Children! This first ever event was put on with the support of over a dozen organizations that came together to make the day special for often underserved Tenderloin families. The Tenderloin, frequently associated with crime or drug use, is in fact home to the large Claudia Taylor Oct 30, 2025 2 min read The Journey Indoors for One RV Family Carlos, Laura, and their two children sit gathered together in the RV that has been their home for years. After years of living in their RV, Carlos could hardly believe his family’s move indoors was finally in reach. He drove their vehicle to a pop-up RV outreach event in Bayview/Hunter’s Point. The home that kept his family safe for years stalled at a stop light one block away from the event, five minutes before it was scheduled to end. Outreach workers help Carlos complet Megan Rohrer Oct 27, 2025 2 min read 1 2 3 4 5

COMPASS FAMILY SERVICES THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 The Hibernia 1 Jones Street, San Francisco JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF PURPOSE AND POSSIBILITY The magic begins with a cocktail hour rich with food, drinks, and engaging activities. Seated dinner and program to follow. Cocktail Attire TICKETS & SPONSORSHIP If you cannot attend, but want to join the magic from afar, you can donate to this year's event! DONATE For questions or additional information, please contact Natalie Morean, Events Manager, at nmorean@compass-sf.org THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! $50,000 JPMorgan Chase Qatalyst Partners $25,000 Steffany and Rob Chisholm Royal Auto Group - Mazda of San Francisco Visa $10,000 Allied World Assurance Company Amazon JoAnn and Jack Bertges Merritt Richmond and Fred Chung Tree Line Capital Partners $5,000 Carolyn and Andrew Chatham Carolyn and Chris Colpitts Dana Corvin and Harris Weinberg Melinda Ellis Evers and Will Evers Kimberly and Jonathan Garfinkel 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 Jennifer DaSilva Katie and Nicolas Giometti HeidiSays Jeanne Hormuth Mariposas & El Dorado Restaurants Lauren Thornhill

Join us at Spring Benefit! Join us in creating magic at Compass’s annual Spring Benefit at the historic Hibernia! Share in a night of delicious food and drink, inspiration and experiences along with 300 other community members – all to benefit families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. Prefer to pay another way? Reach out to Director of Development Sarah Meike at smeike@compass-sf.org to discuss options for payment. Email Sarah A non-deductible value of $225 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.

Leadership Team | Compass has a staff of approximately 200 amazing professionals who do it all to help families achieve their goals. Below are Compass' staff leaders who guide and support our teams and work with the Board to set the organization's priorities and vision. LEADERSHIP TEAM Experts dedicated to helping families in need Compass has a staff of over 200 outstanding professionals who go above and beyond to help families achieve their goals every day. Below are Compass' leaders who guide and support our teams and work with our Board to set the organization's priorities and vision. LEADERSHIP TEAM Staff Erica Barajas Compass Family Resource Center Co-Program Director she/her Deb Danziger Administration Director of Institutional Giving she/her Kendra Froshman Senior Leadership Director of Impact & Learning she/her Ben Hice Senior Leadership Senior Director of Support Service Programs he/him Erica Kisch Senior Leadership Chief Executive Officer she/her Rosa Martinez Senior Leadership Chief Financial Officer she/her Beatriz Portillo The Margot Program Director she/her Hayden Rosenberg Senior Leadership Chief Program Officer they/them OR he/him Connie Swain Compass Housing Location Services Program Director she/her Edgar Torrico Compass Childcare Support Services Program Director he/him Dina Wilderson Senior Leadership Chief Operating Officer she/her Shonece Barney Compass Behavioral Health Services Program Director she/her Allie Deck-Shipley Central City Access Point Program Director she/her Joanna Garcia Compass SF HOME Program Director she/her Mick Hughes Senior Leadership Director of People Strategy he/him Heidi Lamar Compass Children's Center Program Director she/her Sarah Meike Administration Director of Development she/her Susan Reider, LMFT Senior Leadership Clinical Director she/her Lucy Runkel C-Work Program Director she/her Claudia Taylor Administration Director of Communications she/her Francisco Vega Compass Family Resource Center Co-Program Director he/him Christina Castillo Compass SF HOME Program Director she/her Nikita Farr Compass Clara House Program Director she/her Monica Harlow Senior Leadership Senior Director of Shelter Programs she/her Stuti Jharkhandi Senior Leadership Organizational Training Director she/her Abbey Leonard Senior Leadership Chief Development Officer she/her Diana Ortiz Compass Urgent Accommodation Vouchers Program Director she/her Megan Rohrer Administration Policy Director he/him Rachel Stoltzfus Senior Leadership Senior Director of Housing Programs she/her Zeltzin Tellez C-Rent Program Director she/her LaTarsha Waldron Compass Family Shelter Program Director she/her

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 DEIB Taskforce 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

Ways to Give | All families need a safe place to call home and all children deserve a stable environment in which to thrive. Our programs work, Compass helped more than 400 families end their housing crisis last year. But we couldn't do it without your help. You can help provide stability and more with your gift today! WAYS TO GIVE Help us create a safe and stable future for San Francisco’s most vulnerable families. Button Donate Button Donate Crypto Button Shop our Wishlist Button Give Items Button Donate a Car Button Donate Stock DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT FOR FREE Check to see if your company will match your gift to Compass Family Services. Check for a Match DONATE TODAY All families need a safe place to call home and all children deserve a stable environment in which to thrive. Our programs work. Compass helped more than 400 families end their housing crisis last year alone. But we simply couldn't do it without your help. You can help provide stability and more with your gift today!

Volunteer | Join Compass Family Services’ efforts to end family homelessness by volunteering. Volunteer I WANT TO VOLUNTEER Join Compass Family Services’ efforts to end family homelessness by volunteering. GET INVOLVED As an Individual As a Group “The week we spent with Compass Family Services was truly transformational. We feel honored to have worked with such a wonderful organization and were blown away by their dedicated families and amazing team. We have all learned and grown so much as individuals and have new perspectives we are bringing back with us.” - Diego, Northeastern University Student 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.

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 .

Our Programs | With nearly 200 staff across 13 programs, we show up for families at every turn on the road to stability. OUR PROGRAMS With over 200 staff across 13 programs, we provide hope at first contact and show up for families at every turn on the road to stability. GET HELP DROP-IN SERVICES HOURS FAQ CHILDCARE SUPPORT Compass Childcare Support Services helps parents facing homelessness access early care and education programs for their 0-5 year old children through access to subsidized childcare vouchers, case management, support with identifying suitable childcare options and then enrolling in a program, and ongoing support. EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE Compass Central City Access Point is one of three entry points to San Francisco's Family Coordinated Entry system for families experiencing homelessness. Families receive intake and assessment to determine eligibility for shelter and housing programs as well as support resolving their housing crisis. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER Compass Family Resource Center offers services that support family well-being including support groups, classes, crisis counseling, and case management, as well as providing basic needs items such as groceries, diapers, and hygiene supplies. MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Compass Behavioral Health Services offers confidential emotional support and therapy for families who are experiencing homelessness, at risk of homelessness, newly housed, or engaged in any other Compass program. Services include on-demand crisis counseling, psychotherapy for individuals and families, children’s play therapy, and therapeutic support groups. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING Compass Clara House is an 6–18 month transitional housing program where 13 families live in private apartments with on-site childcare and receive intensive wrap-around support within a uniquely supportive community. EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Compass Children's Center is an accredited child care program that offers full-day early education and childcare with a curriculum focused on social and emotional development and preparation for kindergarten success for children ages 0–5 from homeless and extremely low-income families. EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT C-Work supports parents with job readiness, barrier removal, skill building, job placement, and other resources on the path to earning a livable wage. C-Work also offers a Early Childhood Education Career Pathway program including college credit and paid work experience. FAMILY SHELTER Compass Family Shelter is a private room shelter program that offers families facing homelessness a safe place to stay for up to six months along with intensive case management and other support to secure and maintain permanent housing. PERMANENT HOUSING The Margot is a site-based permanent supportive housing program where families live in modern, private 3-bedroom apartments and receive ongoing wrap-around support. EMERGENCY HOTEL STAYS Compass Urgent Accommodation Vouchers provide brief hotel stays for families experiencing homelessness as a part of the city's emergency shelter system, along with temporary, intensive case management to help families quickly find more stable housing. EVICTION PREVENTION C-Rent offers homelessness prevention services through financial support including back rent and move-in assistance, as well as case management and problem-solving services to prevent families from falling into homelessness. HOUSING LOCATION SERVICES Compass Housing Location Services provides housing search support to families who receive subsidies through Compass SF HOME as well as housing workshops and support for families who don’t qualify for a housing program but are actively homeless or at risk of homelessness. RAPID RE-HOUSING Compass SF HOME promotes long-term housing stability by providing both time-limited (2 or 3 year placements) and permanent rental subsidies along with case management and post-subsidy support to ensure ongoing success. DROP-IN SERVICES 1 For drop-in services, families can visit 37 Grove Street Family Services Hub during open hours. 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 drop-in services at 1240 Market Street , near our 37 Grove Street location, during open hours. *Groceries *Diapers, wipes, and formula *Toiletries and other hygiene supplies HOURS Monday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 12pm, 3pm - 5pm Wednesday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5 pm Friday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED Closed fourth Tuesday of every month BASIC NEEDS DISTRIBUTION 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 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 it’s outside of business hours, or you are waiting for support from the Access Point, you may be able to get immediate assistance with a hotel stay through Compass Urgent Accommodation Vouchers by calling (415) 340-0572. 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.