Introducing Mirta Nieves: Director of Finance & Administration
We are so pleased to welcome Mirta Nieves as our new Director of Finance & Administration. She has replaced Director of Administration Phyllis Spencer, who retired at the end of August after nearly 30 years with our agency. Mirta has an…
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Strategic Priorities Set to Deepen Our Prevention Work
Over the past several months, Compass Mark engaged our Board of Directors, staff, and community partners in the development of a three-year strategic plan. This process was designed to provide clear direction for Compass Mark over the next several years and…
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Compass Mark Prepares for the 2023 Extra Give!
Compass Mark will be participating in the ExtraGive on November 17, 2023. Mark your calendars for this very special, 24-hour day of giving to Lancaster County’s community benefit organizations. Whether you give $10 or $1,000, your gift to Compass Mark allows…
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April is a Time to Reflect on Drinking
The relationship our culture has with alcohol is complicated. 70% of U.S. adults age 18 and over use alcohol. Drinking is paired with activities from 5K runs to cooking or yoga classes. Its negative impacts, however, are far-reaching and often…
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Loot Boxes
March is National Problem Gambling Awareness Month–a time to learn more about this silent addiction which effects an estimated 4-6 million adults in the United States. Unfortunately, youth are not immune to issues related to gambling, and for many, their…
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Finding Meaning in Difficult Times
Any celebration is an opportunity for joy, but the fall and winter holidays–held as the days get shorter–are difficult for many. In addition, thousands in our communities are impacted by the worsening opioid crisis and require our support and caring.…
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Youth as Mentors: Research Meets Real Life
Interns Kaelyn Harris and Amber Aungst with a Leaders of Future Generations group Welcome back to #MUMonday! Kaelyn Harris here, intern from Millersville University. For my second and final post of this series, I am going to talk about the…
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Learning to Build Resilience
Hello everyone! My name is Kaelyn and I am a current student at Millersville University. I’m interning this semester with Compass Mark and have the opportunity to share with you what I have learned through observing a Compass Mark program…
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Preparing for the Year Ahead with Student Assistance Programs (SAP)
School year 2020-2021 was extraordinarily challenging for schools, educators, parents, and students. Youth were separated from friends, extracurricular activities, and classrooms. Additionally, students were distanced from essential school staff members who are sources of support, compassion, and encouragement. During this…
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Revealing Path for Stronger, More Effective Prevention Efforts
In late 2019, Compass Mark formed an internal staff team to guide the organization’s work around diversity, equity and inclusion. The team had several areas of focus: to plan opportunities for staff education on diversity-related topics; to evaluate areas of…
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