Starting the School Year Together

As the school year begins at Compass, we're reminded of the power of our holistic approach to economic mobility. While it's easy to focus on individual programs like Compass or Your Path, their true impact can only be seen when we look at how they work together.


Educational outcomes and financial stability are deeply intertwined. Research shows that quality early education leads to higher rates of high school completion and increased lifetime earnings. At the same time, household financial stability is a key driver of developmental and academic success in childhood.


That's why our Family Resource Center and Compass Early Learning Center work together - supporting families with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive. When we invest in both education and financial support, we unlock lasting change for our Compass families.




Get to Know Our Compass ELC Kids!

We recently asked a group of Compass students what they wanted their future to look like. The most common response from students was that they wanted to have a family.


In addition to answering this question, they also drew how they imagined themselves in the future. The illustration above was created by a Compass student who shared their dream of becoming a teacher.

Supporting Our Mission

Did you know Compass Early Learning Center has an Amazon Wishlist of classroom supplies that directly support our students' growth and development? From art materials to sensory tools to office supplies for our educators, every item helps create a more enriching learning environment. You can help create a amazing start to this school year by donating from the list today!


The Compass Wishlist is always available through the Current Needs List in the Newsletter section of our website. That way you can support our Compass Kids anytime.




Updates From Us

Get more information on our upcoming events, including our upcoming pantry push!

Our organization, alongside our amazing volunteers and donors, has been busy with our mission to help local families within our Compass ELC community. We're thrilled to share some exciting updates on all the great things happening at Pathways. Make sure to stay up to date on what we have been working on this past month.

Help Families Thrive

Donate to aid in our mission of ending intergenerational poverty in Monroe County, one family at a time

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