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We're excited to share groundbreaking news with our community. The boards of directors of The Compass Center, Family Services Inc., and Move to Heal have unanimously approved a historic consolidation that will create the region's first truly integrated healing agency.

We're honored to share some wonderful news about upcoming opportunities for Move To Heal Dance Collective to connect with our community through the power of movement and performance.

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At The Compass Center, we often hear people ask, "What difference can one person make?" The truth resonates clearly: one person, taking even small actions, will create ripples that transform communities. Today, we want to share our vision of how your individual commitment can join with others to create meaningful change in addressing sexual assault and domestic violence.

When stories of sexual and domestic violence appear in our news feeds, they often focus on the perpetrator, the crime, or the legal consequences. These headlines, while necessary for public awareness, can inadvertently reinforce feelings of isolation among survivors and fail to highlight the pathways to healing and prevention that exist in our community.

In the wake of recent tragedies in our community, one truth stands clear: recognizing the warning signs of domestic violence can literally save lives. At The Compass Center, we regularly hear survivors say, "I wish I had known these were warning signs, not just relationship problems."

In victim services, we often talk about putting on your own oxygen mask first. Yet during times of organizational uncertainty, this fundamental principle becomes both more crucial and more challenging to maintain.

When we talk about disruptions to victim services, the conversation often focuses on immediate financial impacts. But the true costs run much deeper, creating ripple effects that touch every corner of our community.