Compass of Carolina

This amazing group of FPC Youth Ministry kids volunteered their time Compass of Carolina organizing! Thank you to our friends Triune Mercy Center and Jennifer Fouse Sheorn for the introduction.

Harold Mayes, Group Facilitator of Anger Management, Batterer Intervention at Compass of Carolina shares his Veteran work with Mayor Knox White of City of Greenville, South Carolina Government
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Parenting classes offered by our Triple P partners at Greenville First Steps Nicole Sheppard Please register through the information provided below.

Closed out the week with a fun connectivity game. At Compass of Carolina we want to help you find new direction. Need help? sliding scale fee. https://www.compassofcarolina.org/need-help/

Runoffs Set for June 25 - You CAN VOTE IN THE RUNOFF ELECTIONS EVEN IF YOU DID NOT VOTE ON JUNE 11.

Several contests in SC didn't produce a clear winner, so we're gearing up for another round of voting. Early Voting is happening today, Thursday, June 20 & tomorrow, Friday, June 21! Your voice matters! Check voter information: https://vrems.scvotes.sc.gov/Voter/Login

Greenville County runoff includes:
• US House of Representatives, District 3 – Republican
• State Senate, District 6 – Republican
• State Senate, District 12 – Republican
• State House of Representatives, District 28 – Republican
• County Council, District 20 – Republican
• County Council, District 22 – Republican
• County Council, District 25 – Democratic

We love hearing positive feedback about our staff. Today, we heard from JP, who said, "Your classes are absolutely amazing and definitely very helpful. I've had to deal with some very trying situations and implementing my coping skills and square breathing techniques help tremendously." Her facilitator is Misha Gibson, LISW-CP. Let us help you get on the right path! https://www.compassofcarolina.org/need-help/

REFRAME THE BEHAVIOUR

"Kids do well if they can." ~ Dr Ross Greene
"See a child differently, you see a different child." ~ Dr Stuart Shanker

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Free Family Day kicks off the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX. Here 'till 2pm! Board member, Suzanna Fultion uzanna Fulton and Laurie Morstein Rovin sharing Compass of Carolina impact. Thank-you, Juan Gonzales for setting up with us! It's not too late to purchase Birdies for Charity to benefit Compass. https://www.compassofcarolina.org/bmw-birdies-for-charity/

🌟 We are thrilled to share that Compass of Carolina is featured in the latest issue of Force of Philanthropy magazine! 🌟
This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to providing compassionate and comprehensive services to individuals and families in need. From domestic violence intervention to family counseling and financial literacy education, we're dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening our community.

Check out the full article to learn more about our mission, impact, and the incredible support from our community that makes it all possible. Together, we can continue to make a positive difference!

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Learn more about who will be on the ballot by listening to the following podcast of Simple Civic: Greenville County, a Greater Good Greenville project.

https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/who-will-be-on-the-ballot/

Go out and vote on June 11th ... Make your voice heard.

Compass of Carolina has added new positions, to which I hope you can help recommend candidates. We need Spanish and English speaking mental health professionals, experienced in family violence intervention, to include a Deputy Director and Clinical Program Manager/Director; Intake Associate (Spanish Speaking and great entry level position,) along with Client Relations and contract group counselors for victim to survivorship, anger management and/or batterer intervention groups. Sounds like a lot, it is! But we are doing very well, it's change management time for our 105 year old nonprofit. To learn more about these positions, go to our website: https://www.compassofcarolina.org/about/ career opportunities. Sumbit resume and references. Again, Compass of Carolina is doing very well - check out our Impact Report at https://www.compassofcarolina.org/about/impact/ and share this posting with those who you think may have an interest in joining our team. Thank you!!

We've been gifted tickets to the Mother's Day performance of Sponge Bob Pants the Musical. If we've helped your family or are being helped now, share your story at [email protected] with the number of tickets. THIS Sunday, 2pm, limited seats, reach out soon.

Read the latest version of the Compass Connection Newsletter
https://conta.cc/3xTnHDM

Compass is set up at 206 Wilkins Street, Greenville, for the Sullivan Lifelong Learning Resource Fair. Come see us and learn how Compass can help you find the right path in life.

10am to 1pm. See you there!!

We participated with 2024 on April 20th. What an exciting day for Ms. Connie, a former client and now friend! She lost her husband a few years ago to cancer and then had some medical issues herself resulting in the need for help cleaning up her yard and repairing a rotten and unsafe deck. With the help of donors and volunteers we made that a reality for her this past Saturday. She could not be happier and more proud. Now she wants to with us to help pay it forward!

A very special thanks to Jason Craft owner of Custom Construction of Fountain Inn for donation of 90% of the lumber needed to rebuild the deck and time/labor to support this project.

National DEA Drug Takeback Day is coming up on Saturday, April 27th! Join members of the Upstate community at McAlister Square in Greenville from 10AM - 2PM to dispose of any unused prescription drugs in a responsible, safe, and convenient way. See the image below for more information about this important event.

Compass of Carolina is set up and ready to talk with all the DSS and DJJ case managers today! The Spring Fling will be starting in just minutes! Come on over and learn how we serve the Upstate!

What a great evening with our Insperity (HR) partners at The Cook Station on Thursday night! Thank you to David Montgomery for the invite - we had such a wonderful time socializing and learning to make pasta.

Chip in for Charity! Make a donation today to benefit Compass of Carolina through the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX golf tournament. Buy tickets and select Compass of Carolina as the ticket beneficiary or make a Birdies for Charity donation, which is being matched at 25%!

Happening June 3-9, 2024 at Thornblade Club and The Carolina Country Club.

It’s primary season!
In all, there are 37 seats up for election in Greenville County this year. But for 17, or almost half of those seats, voters will get a choice ONLY in the June 11th primary. Voters will determine who makes it to the November ballot. Your vote makes a difference!

Get started now by registering to vote and research who is on the ballot and what they stand for.

Learn more about who will be on the ballot by listening to the following pod cast: https://simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org/who-will-be-on-the-ballot/

Who Will Be on the Ballot? - Simple Civics: Greenville County Podcast Jump to Transcript 37 candidates have filed to run in June 11th primary races touching Greenville County, SC for offices like County Council to Sheriff to state House, Senate, and Congress. Almost HALF of them will have no competition in November, meaning your primary votes are tremendously importan...

THIS is why we do what we do! And we are asking each of you to help us give more compassionate direction to others like Jennifer.

We have the unique opportunity to recieve 25% match on donations when you donate through the BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX and designate Compass of Carolina as the charity beneficiary. Single donations or "per birdie" pledges are both eligible. Will you consider a donaiton today? No amount is too small!

Go to BMWCharityGolf.com/birdiesforcharities and make your pledge!

This is no April Fool's Day prank - The Compass of Carolina's Board has formally been announced. Read the article on SC Biz: https://whosonthemove.com/compass-of-carolina-announces-2024-board-of-directors/

Thank you to all our outstanding Board Officers and Directors!

Learn more about Compass of Carolina at www.compassofcarolina.org

Compass of Carolina announces 2024 Board of Directors - Who's On The Move It is with much gratitude that we announce the Compass of Carolina’s 2024 Board Officers and Directors: John Riddle (ELLIOTT DAVIS) as Chairman, Heather Volz (FIDELITY BANK) as Vice-Chairwoman, James…

As we look back over the month and celebrations for Women's History Month, we want to recognize our exceptional women of Compass of Carolina that help provide direction to others in need through counseling, education, and financial benefits management.

Compass offers free counseling to Victims / Survivors of Domestic Violence. Reach out to us for help and support. https://www.compassofcarolina.org/need-help/

If you are in immediate danger please call 911 or the National DV Hotline. 1-800-799-7233

www.compassofcarolina.org

Compass of Carolina sends a warm THANK YOU to all Greenville donors who contributed to the 2023-2024 Holiday Sunshine Fund led by The Greenville News, WYFF News 4 YMCA of Greenville

Join us for a day of health, unity, and empowerment on Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 10:00 am - 2:00 PM at Upstate Circle OfFriends, in partnership Unity Health on Main and Greenville Racial Equity and Economic Mobility Commission Lots of community partners and resources!

This Saturday! Black Family Wellness Expo Long Branch Baptist Church located on Bolt Street, Greenville County. We can't be there on Saturday, but if you need Anger Managment or help from being victimized through domestic abuse, reach out to us at [email protected]

Compass of Carolina we strive for excellence. Need help? Necesitas ayuda?
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Merry Christmas! Let Compass of Carolina and Beth Israel Synagogue wrap your presents tonight thru Christmas Eve. Haywood Mall, outside Belks near the children's play area

Greenville group wraps last minute gifts for good cause