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Compass Center envisions a safe and equitable society in which all individuals and families thrive.
Compass Center's mission is to support the safety, wellbeing, and choice of survivors of domestic violence and others impacted by relationship abuse through crisis services, advocacy, and education.
Compass Center was born when two strong agencies with successful track records serving women and families in the community , The Women’s Center and the Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County , merged. Founded in 1979, The Women's Center helped women in transition. The organization partnered with women and girls to build their knowledge, skills, and confidence to become self-sufficient through financial literacy education, career exploration and preparedness, legal information, adolescent empowerment programs, and connections to community resources. Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County (FVPC) opened in 2000 in response to Orange County’s need for a county-specific agency to work with victims of domestic violence, their friends and families. FVPC’s mission was to prevent and end domestic violence through direct services and community education.
As Compass Center, we provide a unique array of aligned prevention, crisis, and long-term stability services under one umbrella. We believe that this model allows our community to more easily access services that address the interconnected nature of gender equity and economic justice.

The Purple Bowl

Family Law Workshop

Support Compass Center

Evening of Remembrance

Office Closed - Indigenous Peoples' Day

Run, Sip, Support

Spicy 9 Benefit Night

Par-Tee For A Purpose

Raise Some Dough

We're raising dough! Compass Center

Phunk IT UP (The Second One) - A Benefit for the Compass Center

Free Eye Exams and Glasses

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Dr. Sara Paisner

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Wendy Padilla

Jackie Jenks

Amanda Kyser

Dr. DeVetta Holman Copeland

Dr. Imari Smith

Dani Hoffpauir

Kim Pettit

Camille Zimmerman

Stephanie Kerr

Sharon K. McDonald

Our office will be closed tomorrow, October 28 2-5pm. Our domestic violence crisis hotline is available 24/7 and can be reached at (919)929-7122.

Join us TOMORROW at Purple Bowl on Franklin Street! Enjoy some acai while knowing you are helping to support survivors of domestic abuse in our community. See you there! 💜

TONIGHT: Join us virtually 5:30-7pm for our monthly Family Law Workshop. Call 919-968-4610 or scan the QR code to register!

Join us on Thursday, October 22 6:30am-2:00pm at Brandwein's Bagels on Rosemary Street! Enjoy a bagel while knowing you are helping to support survivors of domestic abuse in our community. Be sure to mention Compass Center at the register to be counted towards the fundraiser. See you there! 🥯💜

Our office will be closed tomorrow, October 12 9-5pm in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our domestic violence crisis hotline is available 24/7 and can be reached at (919)929-7122.

Financial abuse is one of the most common forms of domestic violence. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we are shining a light on financial abuse through a free, educational series for service providers and community members. Join us virtually on October 15 or October 21 to learn more about the signs of financial abuse, how to support survivors, and the resources available. Register at the link in our bio or by calling 984-484-6728.

Join us in honoring the North Carolinians who lost their lives to domestic violence this year and renewing our commitment to ending all forms of abuse. Free parking is available in the lot next to our office. For any questions, contact communications@compassctr.org.

Run 🏃‍♀, Sip 🍻, Support 🤝: Come out to Steel String Brewery in Carrboro to get some steps in, try a new brew, play bingo, or all three! 10% of sales will go towards the support and services Compass Center provides for survivors of domestic violence. Visit the link in our bio for more information!

Looking for a way to get involved with Domestic Violence Awareness Month? Consider contributing to Compass Center's DVAM Donation Drive! All October, we are collecting toiletries and personal care items for survivors fleeing domestic violence. Full-size unopened items can be dropped off at our office at 210 Henderson St, Chapel Hill, NC, weekdays between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm, as well as from 5-7 pm on 10/20 and 10/28. Our highest priority items are baby wipes, shampoo, conditioner, soap/body wash, toothpaste, and adult toothbrushes.

Check out these events we are hosting in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Attend one of our many restaurant fundraisers to get a bite to eat while supporting survivors, attend a workshop to learn about signs of financial and domestic abuse, and more.

This October, join us in honoring victims, celebrating survivors, and raising awareness about domestic violence. We will be sure to keep you updated on events, fundraisers, and ways to support, so stay tuned! 💜

THIS WEEK: Join us virtually this Thursday 5:30-7pm for our monthly Family Law Workshop. Call 919-968-4610 or scan the QR code to register!

Join us on Thursday, September 10 from 11:00am to 9:00pm at Spicy 9 on Franklin Street! Enjoy a sushi roll or plate of Hibachi while knowing you are helping to support survivors of domestic abuse in our community. Be sure to save your receipt and put it in the decorated box to be counted towards the fundraiser. See you there! 🍣🍜🍤

Introducing🥁… Supply Support Sunday! On select Sundays, we will share items we are collecting - anything from cleaning supplies and printer paper for our office to baby wipes and shampoo for families experiencing domestic violence. Starting this week through September 4th, we are collecting toiletries to keep stocked in our office for clients. Items can be dropped off on Tuesdays and Fridays at 210 Henderson Street in Chapel Hill from 9:30am-4:30pm. If you have specific questions, please contact us at communications@compassctr.org. Thank you for helping us support local survivors!

Sold out! Thank you so much to everyone who has purchased tickets and donated to Par-Tee for a Purpose! Your support helps provide resources and care for local families and survivors of domestic violence. We can't wait to see everyone next week!

October is right around the corner! 💜 This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, start the conversation by creating space for your staff, members, or community to learn more about domestic violence and how to support survivors. Compass Center is here to help you recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month by bringing a presentation to your October staff meetings, lunch-and-learns, or other group events. Email education@compassctr.org to request a presentation for your organization.

Don't have dinner plans tomorrow night? Don't worry! Stop by Panera Bread on Franklin Street, where you can eat good knowing you're contributing to the support of local families and survivors of domestic violence. Be sure to show this flyer at the register or use the code "FUND4U" for online orders. See you there! 🥖🥪🥗🍲

This just in: only SIX tickets are left for Par-tee for a Purpose: A Top Golf Fundraiser Benefitting Compass Center! We are so grateful to those who have already purchased tickets and donated. Your support helps provide resources and care for local families and survivors of domestic violence. If you haven't got your tickets yet, now is the time! See you on the green!⛳🏌

📚A new school year is right around the corner and we're looking for undergrad students interested in interning with some of our crisis programs. Please help us spread the word! Link in bio or visit https://www.compassctr.org/employment-and-internships

Join us on Friday, July 31 from 4:00 to 8:00pm at Panera Bread on Franklin Street! Eat good while knowing that you’re helping to support survivors of domestic abuse and families across our community. See you there! 🥪🥣🥗☕️ #panerabread #chapelhill

Join us Thursday June 18 for our next Family Law Workshop. You can register by scanning the QR code below or calling us at 919-968-4610.

🏌️ Save the date: Par-Tee for a Purpose ⛳ Join us on Saturday, August 29 at Topgolf Durham for a fundraiser benefiting Compass Center! Your support helps survivors of domestic violence and families across our community. Whether you're a scratch golfer or have never held a club, there's a bay with your name on it. Expect good food and friendly competition. 🐦 Early Birdie tickets are available now through June 22 — grab yours before the price goes up! 📍 Topgolf Durham 🎟️ bit.ly/compasspartee See you on the green! #PARTeeForAPurpose #CompassCenter #TopgolfDurham

Last Sunday, local bands @hvactech.band @locally_sourced_weaponry and @phuzz_the_band took the stage at @local506 to put on a night of live music benefitting Compass Center that raised over $1,400! We are so thankful to the bands, venue, and community members for coming together to help support the work we do with survivors. Be on the lookout for more events like this one!

Join us for a night of live music benefiting Compass Center. Last year this show raised nearly $1,000 for Compass Center and the survivors we serve! Let's top that this year! 🗓️ Sunday, June 7 ⏰ Doors open at 6pm, music at 7pm 📍 Local 506 | Chapel Hill 🎫 Tickets: https://bit.ly/phunkitup or link in bio A special thank you to @hvactech.band @locally_sourced_weaponry @phuzz_the_band and @local506

We welcome donations of working cell phones for people in our community experiencing relationship abuse; many use them as a back-up to call 911 if they do not have a phone or are worried their phone will be taken or damaged by an abusive partner. If you have a phone you'd like to donate, call us at 919-968-4610 or email communications@compassctr.org to arrange drop-off at our office in Chapel Hill. If you can reset it and have the charger that goes with it, all the better!

Next Thursday April 23 5:30-7pm: Family Law Workshop / Taller De Derecho De Familia 🔸Online meeting (via ZOOM) where attorneys share their experience for FREE! // Taller en línea (vía ZOOM) donde abogados comparten su experiencia y conocimiento GRATIS! 🔸Topics include: separation, divorce, spousal support, property distribution, child support & custody, Domestic Violence legal protections, and more! // Temas incluyen: separación, divorcio, pensión alimenticia, división de bienes, custodia, protecciones legales de violencia doméstica y ¡más! 🔸Simultaneous English-Spanish live interpretation provided // Interpretacion Ingles-Español en vivo

Grupo de apoyo disponible en Junio - este grupo es para sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica que desean fortalecer su autoestima y sanar en comunidad. Para registrarse por favor llame al 919-929-7122 o escriba a latinx@compassctr.org. Support group available in June - this group is for survivors of domestic violence who want to build self-esteem and heal in community. To register, please call 919-929-7122 or email latinx@compassctr.org.

We're hiring! Read more about our open positions and how to apply on our website - https://www.compassctr.org/employment-and-internships

New date for our March Family Law Workshop! Join us next Thursday March 26. You can register by scanning the QR code below or calling us at 919-968-4610.

UPDATE: All spots were filled for this eye care event in less than 24 hours! We hope to offer it again soon. ¡Se llenaron todos los cupos para este evento de exámenes de vista en menos de 24 horas! Esperamos volverlo a ofrecer pronto. Once again we are partnering with In Her Vision to provide high-quality eye exams and glasses at no cost! Call now to reserve your appointment: 919-929-7122 ¡Nuevamente vamos a colaborar con In Her Vision para ofrecer exámenes de la vista y anteojos de alta calidad sin costo! Llame para reservar su cita al 919-929-7122

Acompáñenos en nuestra oficina el sábado 28 de marzo para una Feria de Salud en colaboración con Llibott Consultorios Médicos. Join us at our office Saturday March 28th for a Health Event in collaboration with Llibott Consultorios Medicos.

Our February Family Law Workshop has been rescheduled to this Thursday 2/26 from 5:30-7pm. Registration is free and topics include separation, divorce, spousal support, child support and custody, domestic violence legal protections, and more! Register with the QR code below or call us at 919-968-4610.

Our first Family Law Workshop of 2026 is coming up next Thursday - topics include separation, divorce, spousal support, child support and custody, domestic violence legal protections, and more! Register with the QR code below or call us at 919-968-4610.

Over the last year, we've provided critical safety resources to hundreds of people experiencing domestic violence across our community. Your year-end gift helps ensure we can continue to meet the growing need for these and other essential services. Every gift makes an impact -> [link in bio]

On this Giving Tuesday, if local giving is part of your tradition and our work with people experiencing relationship abuse resonates with you, we would deeply appreciate your support. We are grateful every day for all who give their time, resources, and care in ways that uplift survivors and strengthen our community.

We welcome donations of working cell phones for people in our community experiencing relationship abuse; many use these as a lifeline to call 911 if they do not have a phone or are worried their phone could be taken or damaged by an abusive partner. If you can reset the phone and have the charger that goes with it, all the better! Give us a call at 919-968-4610 or email communications@compassctr.org to arrange drop-off at our office in Chapel Hill.

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