Compass House is the only shelter and service provider for both male and female runaway and homeless youth between the ages of 12 through 20 in the Buffalo area. Compass House has two program sites. An Emergency Shelter program, serving youth ages 12 – 17, is housed in their own building on 370 Linwood Avenue. This facility is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide access to services for young people in need of emergency shelter. Youth are provided with short-term, (overnight up to 30 days) of shelter and counseling services. Round the clock coverage is provided by a minimum of two Youth Counselors on each shift.

The Resource Center, opened in 1986, is located at 1451 Main St. The program was designed to provide case management to homeless and at-risk youth, 16 – 20 years of age. It is open Monday through Thursday, 9 am – 7 pm and on Friday, 9 am – 5 pm The Resource Center houses the counseling program, independent living program, Street Outreach Program, Safe Place, and Business Office.

Parishioners at Church of the Ascension donate food and time to Compass House. Parishioners and visitors are asked to bring in non-perishable food items to the Parish Hall when attending service or other events at Church of the Ascension. Members of the parish also help at the shelter to make meals for the guests.

For more information about Compass House please visit their website at the Compass House.