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COMPASS

Serving Youth and Families in Crisis Since 1974 with offices in Dorchester, Lawrence and Worcester. Text to Donate:
"COMPASSBOSTON" to 44-321

COMPASS is a school and social services agency dedicated to serving high-risk, economically disadvantaged youth, adolescents and families with behavioral, social, emotional and educational disabilities. Since our founding in 1974, we have provided school-based, family-based, and wrap-around services to over 20,000 people. COMPASS supports and serves over 4,000 people a year through four programs:

1) Comprehensive Support and Stabilization, comprehensive services for families and children referred by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families;
2) COMPASS School, a special education school for emergency and long-term supports for high-risk students with emotional, behavioral, and learning disabilities;

08/26/2026

We’re so grateful for the team at Novia Corporation! Their support goes beyond giving—they always ask how they can do more for COMPASS clients and our community.

This year, Novia truly stepped up their backpack game, donating 50 backpacks filled with school supplies for our Lawrence office. These supplies will help ensure local children and families begin the school year ready to learn.

Thank you, Novia Corp team, and a special thank-you to Safety Pup Gus for faithfully guarding the donations until pickup! 🎒📚🐾

08/24/2026

🌟 This September, purchase a reusable bag at Shaw's in Hyde Park to support COMPASS! 🌟

For each “Give Back Where It Counts” reusable bag sold at the Shaw’s location at 1377 Hyde Park Avenue in Hyde Park, COMPASS will receive $1 for every $3 bag purchased.

Support your local community while picking up a reusable bag🛍️Small choices can create meaningful impact for the young people and families we serve.

📍 Shaw’s, 1377 Hyde Park Avenue, Hyde Park, MA 02136
📅 All month long: September 2026

08/20/2026

⚾️ COMPASS was invited to the Red Sox Community Homestand program for the second year, and we had a great time! It was nice connecting with familiar faces and meeting new people from across the Boston community who stopped by for some new swag and updates on our work in special education and community services.

08/17/2026

We are a proud sponsor of The Caring Force's 1st Annual Metro Boston Rally!

🗓 Friday, September 25, 2026
🕘 Doors open at 9 AM | Speaking program at 10 AM
📍 WORK, Inc., Dorchester

RSVP: https://ujoin.co/campaigns/4261/actions/public?action_id=6423

The Caring Force, the grassroots advocacy initiative of the Providers' Council, empowers supporters of the human services sector to drive meaningful change.

08/13/2026

We're so grateful to the team at Marsh McLennan Agency in Boston for an incredible donation of 50 backpacks filled with school supplies for COMPASS clients!

These backpacks will help ensure young people in our community begin the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Thank you, MMA, for investing in our students and supporting their success. 👏🎒📚

08/11/2026

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08/06/2026

The Whole Foods Market Foundation, with matching funds from Newman's Own, is already shaping our 2027 plans through a Garden Grant that will allow us to enhance the COMPASS School garden.

The edible garden will teach students how to grow their own food, provide ingredients to bring home, and supply the culinary program with fresh produce!

Our application was selected from over 800 applications received from across the U.S. and Canada. Thank you for your commitment to underserved youth - Your support helps build bright futures for our students.

07/16/2026

✨ The COMPASS School summer program is off to a great start ⛱️ Thank you to our program sponsor, the Philanthropy Massachusetts Summer Fund 🌞

07/02/2026

📣 We are excited to announce that Keir Araujo has been named "Director of COMPASS School," after 15 years of dedicated service 🏫

"This role is the next chapter in work I truly care about, and I approach it with commitment and dedication. My focus is on creating an environment where every student feels safe and supported, and ensuring our families know we are genuine partners in their child’s growth and well-being."

06/22/2026

As a proud collaborative member of the Independent Schools Compensation Corporation (ISCC), we are elated to receive a Health & Safety Grant that supports our ongoing commitment to keeping COMPASS a safe place for our employees. ✨

This grant will underwrite essential repair costs that are critical to the safe operation of our frequently used SawStop, ensuring staff can continue their work with confidence and protection.

Address

294 Bowdoin Street
Dorchester, MA
02122

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18572202333

Website

https://linktr.ee/compassma

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