Compass Center

Seattle,
WA
(2005)

Compass Center

Addiction Treatment, Behavioral Health, Community, Healthcare, Homeless Services, Nonprofit Hub

Completed in mid-2005, the buildings provide transitional housing for 78 men for up to one year, 23 units of permanent low-income housing, space to prepare 500-1000 meals for the homeless, mail and banking services for 500 individuals, hygiene services for 200-300 individuals, mental health services, substance abuse counseling and support, wellness services, case management, home for two other homeless service organizations and community space for residents.

Investment

NMTC Amount: $4,075,000
Total Project Cost: $9,177,078

IMPACT

40 FTE jobs

CDEs

Grow America

Investor

Chase

Project Description

Compass Center, an important transitional housing and homeless service center in Seattle’s distressed Pioneer Square neighborhood was destroyed in a 2001 earthquake. The City and community wasted no time planning the repair of the original structure and the addition of a new facility. NDC’s investment is part of this comprehensive residential and social services project, involving 14 different financing sources and years of pre-development work.

Completed in mid-2005, the buildings provide transitional housing for 78 men for up to one year, 23 units of permanent low-income housing, space to prepare 500-1000 meals for the homeless, mail and banking services for 500 individuals, hygiene services for 200-300 individuals, mental health services, substance abuse counseling and support, wellness services, case management, home for two other homeless service organizations and community space for residents.

MAP

Address: 210 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98104

Census Tract: 53033009200

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