November 16, 2020  BY COMPASS CAREER SOLUTIONS

My name is Malia and this is my story. 

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There was a time when I had nowhere to go and had to rely on the mercy of my friends who would offer me a couch to stay on. It is difficult to be my age and have no place to call “HOME” and there is a certain kind of defeat that you feel when faced with that fact. 

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A long-time friend suggested that I go to Compass and sign up for services. Compass was supportive of my quest to find housing where I would be safe. It was only a few months before my name came up on one of the lists. The only catch was, it was a 62 and older home and I was not quite 62. Compass went to the management and advocated for me and I was approved to move in! 

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After moving in I have utilized Compass retention services to go to doctor appointments, pick up prescriptions, and get to the bank and store. They have been so helpful to me, when I meet someone who is struggling, I think of Compass and tell them about their services. I have even enrolled in Employment services at Compass hoping to become even more self-sufficient. Today, I have my own place and someone that cares that I get to appointments. I have groceries and they even care that my cat has food. 

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Everybody deserves housing and the ability to feel safe. You do not have to do it alone. Compass can help you. Give them a call!