Compass Mark Wins First-ever State Prevention Impact Award
Nomination Compass Mark is one of two recipients of the new Prevention Impact in Action Award from the Pennsylvania Department of Drug & Alcohol Programs (DDAP). This DDAP initiative recognizes substance use and problem gambling prevention teams, projects, and accomplishments…
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2022/2023 Annual Report Reflects the Faces of Prevention
Our 2022-2023 Annual Report reflects the partnerships and relationships we have created and the work we’ve done to prevent addiction in Pennsylvania.
2023 ExtraGive Raises $35,676 for Addiction Prevention
Due to the EXTRAORDINARY generosity of our community supporters, Compass Mark raised $35,767 over the 24 hours of the November 17, 2023 ExtraGive! On behalf of our Board of Directors and staff, we are so appreciative for the incredible support of not…
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Expanding Our Team
As we turn the corner from summer to fall, we welcome change in all of its forms. At work, change can encourage innovation ands new skills to a team. This week, we welcome two new employees at Compass Mark. We…
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Back to School Excitement!
This week, summer turns into fall, making way for the excitement of new schools, new students, and new prevention facilitators at Compass Mark to deliver our evidence-based programs! Our Program Managers, below, are making new connections and scheduling groups and classes…
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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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The Return of Kids Kamp!
After a year of hard work, our Leaders of Future Generations students joined together for an exciting week full of opportunities to grow, build, strengthen friendships, and enjoy nature at Kids Kamp! During the week of June 21st through 25th,…
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Participant to Presenter
Compass Mark’s Josh Mountz has been selected to present at the Commonwealth Prevention Alliance’s statewide annual conference. During this year’s conference, Josh will be leading a workshop focused on problem gambling within our aging populations. Josh has worked as a…
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Compass Mark’s SAP Training Team Receives Certification
Our Student Assistance Training (SAP) Team – Deb, Josh, and Bevan – have successfully met every criterion for the Student Assistance Program state monitoring! This is a rigorous evaluation of our training standards and competencies that happen every two years…
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