About Us

House of Compassion is a non-profit residential treatment facility for young men ages 12 to 21. With an emphasis on personal growth, education, and quality care, we have recognized immense success in working with youth who have experienced various forms of trauma.

Vision Statement

A foster care system that prioritizes normalcy and stability
for all children of all ages .

Mission Statement

House of Compassion provides quality care to youth by setting performance goals and offering emotional and mental support.

Leadership

Sheldon Neal

President/CEO

After spending 5 years at Hewlett Packard, Sheldon began volunteering at HOC. Nearly 9 years later, Sheldon leads the organization with something he learned from his volunteer days: treatment works best when agencies prioritize safety, quality, and normalcy for youth.

Phone: 816-761-2273

Michelle Greeley

Executive Director

Michelle joined HOC in July 2020, after obtaining her Master’s in Social Work from UMKC in May.  She brings over 16 years of experience in social services to the organization. Her passion is working with and advocating for vulnerable groups of people, especially youth in foster care. She is excited that the new executive role allows her to empower our treatment staff, as well as support our youth.

Phone: 816-256-8546

The History Beginning Heart of HOC

Erika Peterson

1970-2014

House of Compassion opened on May 5th, 2012. Our founder, Erika Peterson “Miss Erika” dreamed of a program that would improve lives and make a significant impact in the community. Originally named D.A.S.E. House of Compassion, the program has embraced the simpler: House of Compassion (or HOC) but continues to operate with the same core values that our founder instilled into our culture. After 14 months from the time we opened, our founder, Miss Erika, lost her long battle with breast cancer. Her family and friends have committed themselves to carry out her vision and legacy.

When you visit HOC today, you can still feel the energy and warmth that Miss Erika brought to our home. 

HOC continues to excel in supporting children in reaching their goals and overcoming obstacles. As we continue to grow, we thank you for your commitment to our program. We believe our founder would be very proud of our many accomplishments.