News and Updates
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Compass in the Community – 2026
Good as Gold, 18th Annual Springfield Volunteer Awards – April 20, 2026 We are proud to share that several of our amazing volunteers were recognized at the 2026 Good as Gold Springfield Volunteer Awards, hosted by the University of Illinois Springfield! Congratulations to the following volunteers on their recognition: Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to…
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Join Our Team
Human Resources Manager We’re seeking a people‑centered, mission‑driven HR professional to help shape our culture and strengthen the systems that support our team. As our Human Resources Manager, you will lead recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, training, compliance, and benefits administration. This role is perfect for someone who loves building relationships, improving processes, and…
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Literacy Jam 2026
The Literacy Jam 2026 was a success! We collected books for each Compass youth from their wish lists, plus a nice amount of additional books that the kids can add to their libraries! Thank you to the volunteers and staff who made this event special! We are grateful to the community for buying books for…
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Compass in the Community – 2025
Helping out at the Central Illinois Foodbank Our Compass for Kids staff spent a beautiful, sunny day on December 16, 2025, volunteering at the Central Illinois Foodbank’s holiday distribution, and we were so happy to help serve our community. It was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when organizations and people come together to…
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Back to School Brunch 2025
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 nearly reached our fundraising goal! 🎉 Please help us close the gap and continue making a measurable impact on children in Springfield. If you weren’t…
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AIWO India Night 2025
Asian Indian Women’s Organization’s India Night 2025 – benefiting Compass for Kids ✨ Thank You for an Incredible India Night 2025! ✨ We are filled with gratitude for the Asian Indian Women’s Organization (AIWO) for hosting such a vibrant and meaningful event in support of Compass for Kids! India Night 2025 was a huge success…
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Stakeholder Breakfast 2025
A Morning of Impact: Stakeholder Breakfast Celebrates Camp Compass and Community Support On Tuesday, July 8, Compass for Kids welcomed a vibrant gathering of supporters, educators, and community leaders to our annual Stakeholder Breakfast, held at Matheny-Withrow Elementary School, one of our Camp Compass sites. Guests were greeted with a delicious brunch buffet catered by…
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16th Annual Lake Council Chili Challenge
Welcome to the Lake Council Chili Challenge! We are honored to have been selected as the beneficiary of this event! There are four chances to join the fun! Three regional competitions followed by the FINALS (with celebrity judge Mayor Misty Buscher)! Here are the details: Sunday, January 19th – South Region Challenge at the Prop…
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Lincolns 4 Lincoln Literacy Jam 2025
Saturday, February 8, 10 am – 2 pmAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Thank you to the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, Lincoln Library, The Public Library of Springfield, IL, and Barnes & Noble (Springfield, IL) for a successful Lincolns 4 Lincoln Literacy Jam!The Club kids had a great time exploring the museum, dancing,…