Our Mission
Our mission is to help children convert ideas into world-changing actions through education, mentorship, and leadership opportunities.
Our Vision
CompassPoint Mentorship envisions a world where every young person has the knowledge, skills, and social network to care for themselves and their communities when they enter adulthood.
Values
Innovation | Service | Impact | Learning
the PROBLEM we work to overcome
Youth face intense academic pressures and economic barriers that limit their civic engagement and community connection. Without opportunities for meaningful participation, a generation of capable students remains untapped as potential leaders and change-makers.
Leadership Opportunities / Ownership
Youth take charge through our issue-based committees, designing and leading projects that address real community challenges. Students develop leadership skills while creating meaningful change.
STRATEGIES
Hands-On Learning
Through innovative community projects, youth build STEM skills and confidence while making tangible contributions to their neighborhoods.
Mentorship & Training
Experienced mentors provide guidance through career workshops, leadership training, and college preparation support.
Cross-Cultural Connection
Year-round camps and cultural festivals bring together youth from diverse backgrounds, with full scholarships ensuring all can participate in these cross-cultural experiences that celebrate shared histories and build lasting connections.
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Organization's Core Programs and Services
Leadership opportunities / ownership: Youth take charge through our issue-based committees, designing and leading projects that address real community challenges. Students develop leadership skills while creating meaningful change that bridges cultural divides.
Hands-on learning: Through innovative community projects like AI integration and public murals, youth build STEM skills and confidence while making tangible contributions that connect diverse neighborhoods.
Cross-cultural connection: Year-round camps, cultural festivals, and collaborative projects bring together youth from Asian, Latinx, and other backgrounds, with full scholarships ensuring all can participate in experiences that celebrate shared histories and build lasting connections across communities.
Mentorship and training: Experienced mentors from diverse professional and cultural backgrounds provide guidance through career workshops, leadership training, and college preparation support that honors students' cultural identities.
Community-responsive partnerships: We develop relationships with organizations that share our nimble, youth-centered approach, creating networks that amplify youth voice and community impact across geographic and cultural boundaries.