Community Compass is a non-profit community development corporation dedicated to giving people a hand up, not a handout. We exist to help people get on their feet, then guide them so they sustain their success. Our purpose is to help people go from lack to abundance, from weakness to strength, from dependence to independence. Our ultimate goal is to see people prosper and be in a position to give back to their community.
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WHERE WE’VE BEEN AND WHERE WE ARE GOING By Roxanne Wood Community Compass has been a presence offering hope in our communities to those in need. Our mission statement sums up the heart of our efforts to do just that “To embrace our neighbors in love and point the way higher by providing services, education, and support to the community.” We are dedicated to giving people a hand up, not a handout. We exist to help people get on their feet, and then guide them so they sustain their success, with a purpose to help people go from lack to abundance, from weakness to strength and from dependence to independence. Our ultimate goal is to see people prosper and be in a position to give back to their community. Some of our services include a food pantry, clothing center and transitional housing. A family fun night is held monthly during the school year at the Hugh J. Boyd, Jr. Elementary School located in Seaside Heights for students and their parents. Many families participate in this evening of playing board games, spending time as a family, and socializing over snacks. This is only the beginning. Future plans for Community Compass are to initiate services to meet many more of the basic needs that underprivileged families may have. Many of us can look back on lean times, and have a fond memory of someone who came alongside in a time of need. Let us all be that special someone who cared! If you or an organization you know would like to partner with Community Compass in donating your time, experience or goods that could better the quality of life of our neighbors, please call (732) 349-1550 ext. 307.
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