knowing it’s your house. It’s the freedom and joy of owning. If we want to paint the rooms yellow and green, we can. It’s ours – our foundation, our assets for our kids and for their kids.”
Amy Robinson, first graduate
of Compass IDA program and
first-time homeowner in Lynn, MA.
Read Amy’s entire story.
Our Work
Compass is a nonprofit organization that helps working, low-income families save toward a first-time home, a college education, or a small business. We provide financial education and matched savings accounts to help families achieve their goals. Read more...
News and Events
"Savings program helps Brookline residents with housing." Boston Globe, November 4, 2009
Massachusetts Asset Development Commission releases final report.
Results as of October 30, 2009
Total participant savings:
$130,791
Total match funds accrued:
$247,159