Back to School Brunch

Compass for Kids Back to School Brunch Fundraiser 2025

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our Back to School Brunch Fundraiser!

We are thrilled to share that we have reached our fundraising goal! 🎉

If you weren’t able to attend, enjoy a few highlights from the event below. To learn more about how you can support Compass for Kids, through donating, volunteering, or becoming a sponsor, please reach out. Together, we’re changing lives!

Please contact Senior Donor Relations Manager Brandy Stabler at brandy@compassforkids.org or (217) 481-4651.

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We are proud to shine the spotlight on two of our Compass for Kids alumni, Donavon and Carter. Please take a few minutes and enjoy this special video highlighting their accomplishments and how Compass for Kids supported them on their journey.

Watch Donavon and Carter’s Video

Our Compass Marketplace was bustling with activity! Guests browsed and shopped mystery books from “Blind Date with a Book”, Compass T-shirts, mugs, kid-created grab-and-go artwork, and notecards featuring Compass art, a crowd favorite! We were also thrilled to feature Gwen Lewis with her beautiful fine art calendars and Smart Owl Coffee, who offered samples of their Essentials blend from the “Give a Hoot” fundraiser.

The fun didn’t stop there; our silent auction showcased unique memorabilia, entertainment packages, and artwork. In addition, three generous bidders took home brand-new Compass kid artwork from an energetic live auction. The afternoon closed out with a beautiful dance performance by the Asian Indian Women’s Organization.

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who made a purchase! Every dollar raised goes directly to supporting Compass for Kids programs and the incredible youth we serve.