We had a BLAST at last week's Toast & Taste Night Market! Thanks so much to @SFPDV.com and Chotto Matte San Francisco for throwing a spectacular event. And thanks to all of YOU for raising over $45,000 for Compass families!

For some SF families, an RV isn’t freedom—it’s the last thing keeping them off the street. Every day, they face tickets, towing, and the fear of losing everything. Read Yessica’s powerful piece on the hidden struggle of RV families—and what must change.

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Access Points are a critical doorway into the Coordinated Entry system, both in SF and nationally. Check out the info below for more info on where to find one, and read our blog to learn more about the Coordinated Entry system.

THANK YOU to @KPMG Family for Literacy, who recently visited Compass Children's Center. Volunteers read to kids and played with them on the rooftop playground. The group also provided new books and teddy bears to each preschooler. Supporter like you are what make Compass special!

The school year is starting in less than two weeks, and dozens of Compass kids still need backpacks to set them up for success!.You can help, shop our wishlist to purchase back-to-school supplies for our students🍎.

Looking for something to do this summer? Compass is always welcoming new volunteers! Email mphillips@compass-sf.org or click the link here to learn more about how to get involved:

On Saturday, September 20, we are hosting a block party in honor of Clara House's 30th anniversary! This celebration will be filled with family-friendly fun to celebrate and reflect on these 30 years of Hope, Love, and Lift. Get your tickets now!

In June, the second cohort of the Family Advisory Committee concluded. Check out some stats about their experience with Compass! Thank you FAC alumni for all of your hard work.

There have been some major wins for families experiencing homelessness in the final updates to the FY26 city budget. Thank you to the mayor’s office, the Board of Supervisors, and our community partners for your partnership. Together, we are making a difference!

Last month, UCSF Benioff Homelessness and Housing Initiative released a report on the experiences of homelessness for Latine individuals. Check out a summary and the full report, click the link right here!

It is time for our annual back to school drive! You can shop for school supplies from our Amazon wishlist or donate backpacks to us directly! Check out our website for further instructions. (P.S. order backpacks this week to take advantage of Prime Day!).

Beyond the reality we see every day, there are invisible families in need. Throughout the month of July, we will be sharing a tips for you to help these families find the stability they deserve.

Don't forget to get your pre-sale tickets for this year's Toast & Taste on August 19! This fabulous event features fine dining by @SFPDVcom, a silent auction, games, and a photo booth. But most importantly, supporting Compass's mission to end family homelessness.

Last week, Compass celebrated Week of the Young Child 2025 at our Open House for our Compass families. Compass families celebrated by striking poses in the photo booth, getting creative with our DIY station, and spending quality time together!

Compass' Bilingual Policy Associate Yessica, spoke alongside our coalition partners at the Crisis of Invisible Child Homelessness hearing during the Human Right's Commission this week. She and others advocated for critical resources to house every homeless child in San Francisco.

We want to give a HUGE thank you to @BAMutual for 1500 hygiene AND snack kits! Compass distributes more than 25,00 snack and hygiene kits per year. Volunteer with your friends or coworkers to build kits for families! Click here to volunteer:

Last week, Spectrum—Compass’ LGBTQ+ Employee Resource Group—wrapped up Pride Month with a parade of our own! 🌈 Celebrating love, joy, and community in every step. Happy Pride! #Pride

This week, alumni of the Family Advisory Committee (FAC) went on a Walk Around in City Hall to speak to SF supervisors and advocate for families experiencing homelessness. Thank you to the FAC alumni for the continued hard work and advocacy you do!

Compass recently completed our annual client survey! Receiving annual feedback ensures that we are creating a community at Compass where all needs are met and all clients feel included. Here is the link to our blog post to read more!

Today is budget public comment day at City Hall - don't miss your chance to advocate for families with Compass and ensure they're not left behind as the city plans for 2025 and beyond!