Welcome to Urban Compass

There are children in our city who are lost to gangs as early as age six - not out of choice, but for survival. They are caught in a cruel and relentless cycle of poverty, pain and violence. Urban Compass is dedicated to ending this cycle now and replacing it with an environment of hope and a future of possibilities. By guiding our city's youth along a path paved with education, mentoring, and play, Urban Compass will allow children not simply to survive, but to thrive.

We invite you to explore our website and to consider how you can help to make a difference in the lives and futures of urban youth in South Central Los Angeles.

Thank you.

New Urban Compass Executive Director Named

Theresa Gartland has taken the role of Executive Director with Urban Compass, a non-profit organization that strives to reach underserved urban youth and guide them toward a hopeful future by inspiring them to achieve their dreams through education, mentoring and enrichment activities. (Full Press Release)

Urban Compass Featured on ABC7 Eyewitness News

ABC7 aired a news special titled " Witness: Watts" to show viewers the resources available to benefit Watts residents. Urban Compass was lucky enough to be featured as one of the organizations working to improve the community.

Urban Compass on ABC7

Urban Compass in Daughtry's "What About Now" Video

Click here to view Daughtry's hit song and video "What About Now" which includes Urban Compass - the kids, DeAnthony Langston, and Theresa Gartland (1:59 - 2:04).

A NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING!
Urban Compass Annual Gala
Honoring co-founder Don Morgan and his wife Whitney Morgan for their commitment and dedication to Urban Compass over the past seven years.

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Information. For more information, please contact Theresa Gartland at tgartland(a)urbancompass.org or call (323) 383-7588.

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They're Not Gone, the exciting new book on the afterlife by A.P. Morris will be out December 2nd, 2009. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Urban Compass! You can purchase a copy of the book "They're Not Gone," for just $16.95 by visiting www.theyrenotgone.com or Amazon.com.