News and Updates
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Join Our Team
Director of Development & Marketing The Director of Development and Marketing leads Compass for Kids’ fundraising and marketing efforts, overseeing strategy, teams, and key relationships that support our mission and […]
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Literacy Jam 2026
Through innovative programming, Compass for Kids delivers essential resources and support to underserved youth in Springfield Public Schools – District 186. Our programs prioritize social-emotional growth and academic success, empowering […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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Campaign for Camp Compass 2025
Update: Thanks to the generosity of our incredible community, we have successfully funded two Camp Compass sites—giving 300 kids (total) a summer filled with learning, fun, and enrichment! 💙 We are […]