News and Updates
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Back to School Brunch – 2026
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Back to School Brunch! It was a wonderful morning celebrating the people, stories, and moments that have shaped Compass for Kids. One of those stories belongs to Alejandra. Through years in Club Compass, Camp Compass, and our Youth Leadership Program, Alejandra has grown in confidence…
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Compass in the Community – 2026
Ice Cream Social Food Truck Fundraiser for United Way of Central Illinois Soft Serve Social Ice Cream Truck stopped by Compass for Kids! A portion of the sales were donated to the United Way of Central Illinois, which supports Compass for Kids and other vital community partners in Sangamon and Menard counties. Learn more at…
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Join Our Team
Compass for Kids is hiring! We’re looking for a Part-Time Site Coordinator & Program Associate to join our team in Springfield and help students learn, grow, and feel supported through Club Compass! Why Join Our Team?Working at Compass for Kids means being part of a team that believes every role matters. We work hard, support…
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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! 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,…
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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…