Expansion to Lawrence
In 2022, we expanded to a new office in Lawrence, to accommodate our growing CSS operation and families served.
Categories: COMPASS History (1999-Present)
New Executive Director
In March of 2019, John J. Lydon, having served COMPASS for 44 years, retired from COMPASS. Laura Lajewski, former Chief…
Expansion to Worcester and Sensory Room Opens
In 2017, the Community Services program expanded again to the Greater Worcester area by opening another satelite office in Worcester.…
Community Services Expands
In 2014, the Community Services program expanded to serving more families in the Greater Lowell area. COMPASS opened a satellite office in…
Move to Dorchester
In 2009, due to the economic downturn, COMPASS consolidated all of its sites and moved its operations to Bowdoin Street…
Afterschool Action Program
From the mid-2000s until 2015, COMPASS ran the Afterschool Action Program (ASAP) that provided remediation and academic enrichment for middle…
Merging with The Holden School
In 2006, COMPASS merged with The Holden School, a Charlestown school with a similar mission and student population.
COMPASS Cafe Opens
In 2004, the COMPASS Cafe opened at the COMPASS School, providing high school students with job-readiness skills and hands-on culinary…
John J. Lydon 5th Executive Director
In 2004, David Manzo (right) stepped down from COMPASS after more than 20 years. John J. Lydon (left), longtime COMPASS…