Compass Housing Alliance and Lutheran Community Services Northwest merged on January 1, forming one of the largest human service organizations in the Pacific Northwest. This partnership aims to enhance housing solutions and integrate various support services, such as behavioral health care, assistance for older adults, and family strengthening programs. The merger aligns with Compass’s commitment to ensuring everyone in the Puget Sound region has a safe place to call home. The organization will maintain its core values, focusing on advocacy, community support, and trauma-informed care through its emergency services and affordable housing initiatives. Looking forward, Compass plans to introduce new initiatives aimed at preventing and mitigating homelessness. The organizations trace their roots back to Reverend Otto and Alva Karlstrom, who founded them in the early 1920s. Their legacy will continue to guide the newly formed organization in supporting those in need, bolstered by the generosity of friends and partners in the community. Nathan Jackson, a representative from Compass, highlighted the merger’s potential positive impact in an interview with the Puget Sound Business Journal, which has been summarized on the Compass blog.