Compass Affordable Housing, Inc.

Compass Affordable Housing's mission is to improve the quality of family and community life through low-cost housing, support services, and programs. We believe that living in quality affordable housing is a catalyst for better health, family stability, and independence.

At Compass Affordable Housing (CAH), we believe that family and community health begins in the home. Everyone deserves safe and stable housing to build strong, healthy families and a thriving community. Since starting in 1996, we have held to this belief and created affordable housing with support services focusing on our future residents.

Our three apartment complexes, Alvord Court, Downtown Motor, and Glenstone Village Apartments, provide quality, low-income housing with comprehensive tenant service programs. Our partnerships with volunteers, businesses, local organizations, neighborhoods, pubic services, supporters, and community partners provide participants easy access to activities and resources that increase financial stability, address daily life needs, increase food security, and improve their overall quality of life. Our Participants benefit from the following services and programs.

• Affordable Rental Housing
• Community Housing
• Community Building & Engagement
• Financial Education & Empowerment
• Get AHEAD Employment Services
• Household and Personal Goods
• Your Healthy Home Market & Food Pantry

We serve people who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of becoming homeless, very low-income households, people with disabilities, veterans, hard-to-place workers, single-parent families, older adults on fixed incomes, and those choosing to live sober lifestyles. In the past year, we have provided over 4,400 programs and intervention services, giving the Keys of Change to 2,239 people.

Testimonials

Monica's Story:
Monica found herself homeless after escaping from an abusive relationship. She was a victim of domestic violence and had to flee her home. When Monica began working with Compass Affordable Housing, she had no safe place to call home or income for security. Monica and her housing assistant found an apartment for her and began working to find her employment. Monica remained diligent and obtained employment in food services, her first step to establishing her financial independence. Her next steps were working on her budget and saving money. She was able to begin planning for her future. Since working with CAH, Monica's confidence in herself and her abilities has grown. She has the recovery support and services to overcome her traumas and build a brighter future. Monica shared, "CAH has helped me realize that I need to start putting myself first and not ignore myself or my needs to please others." She believes that CAH "helped me to get some much-needed stability. I have found a job and am working on goals for myself."

Leonard's Story:
Leonard's story is a testament to the transformative power of support services and affordable housing. At 55 years old, Leonard had been homeless for decades after being incarcerated. However, after being referred to Compass Affordable Housing, Inc., he was finally able to obtain housing and start searching for employment with the help of their team. Leonard's search soon paid off when he was hired at the prestigious Arizona Stadium Club. For the first time in decades, he had a consistent income. He worked with his housing assistant to create a budget and develop financial skills, enabling him to open a savings account, pay off past debt, and eventually pay his rent and utilities. Initially, Leonard had difficulty adjusting to being housed due to his long period of homelessness. Now, Leonard is thriving, creating a home where he lives independently and safely.