06/05/2026
A special message from President Christopher Ross.
The values that guide Compass Housing Alliance include love, compassionate curiosity, and advocacy. We live out those values every day, including when we walk alongside our guests and residents, not judging them, but celebrating their unique viewpoints and inherent humanity.
As we move into Pride Month, that dedication to equality is at the forefront of my mind.
Our society has made great strides toward equality, from the early moments of the modern Gay Rights movement at Stonewall to marriage equality, but that progress has not been a straight line – pun intended.
The LGBTQ community continues to face societal barriers to their rights and freedoms. At a time when the LGBTQ community faces legal challenges in parts of our nation, Compass is committed to removing the barriers to stable housing, providing safe shelter, and serving each person without judgment.
Five decades ago, the late Harvey Milk (the first openly gay mayor of San Francisco who was tragically assassinated while in office) famously said, “Hope will never be silent.” Those powerful words continue to resonate for Compass in 2026 as we continue to stand with those whose voices need uplifting. When we provide housing to those who need it, we help create the scaffolding for hope and the sense of stability so that their voices are heard throughout our community.
In June, Compass staff and families will be invited to march with us in the Seattle Pride Parade. We march to celebrate the tremendous resilience and joy in this community. We march because showing up is important. Plus, there is nothing like a group of people who celebrate who they are, like the LGBTQ community. It is a wonderful experience to find sunshine even in the clouds.
Thank you again for being there for Compass. We will joyfully march forward!
