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  • 16th Annual Lake Council Chili Challenge

    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 […]

  • Lincolns 4 Lincoln Literacy Jam 2025

    Lincolns 4 Lincoln Literacy Jam 2025

    Saturday, February 8, 10 am – 2 pmAbraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Through innovative programming, Compass for Kids provides resources and support services for the underserved youth in Springfield […]

  • Campaign for Camp Compass 2025

    Campaign for Camp Compass 2025

    Youth-serving organizations in Springfield, including Compass for Kids, are losing vital funding, such as Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) dollars, that helped address pandemic-related learning loss. While the […]

  • Compass for Kids receives National Recognition for Camp Compass

    Compass for Kids receives National Recognition for Camp Compass

    U.S. Department of Education Announced 2024 Engage Every Student Recognition Program Champions, Compass for Kids Sole Recipient in Illinois The U.S. Department of Education announced the 2024 U.S. Department of […]

  • Back to School Brunch 2024

    Back to School Brunch 2024

    Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Back to School Brunch Fundraiser and supported Compass by making a monetary donation or purchasing artwork, books, and T-shirts! We hope […]