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
June 25, 2009: Massachusetts Asset Development Commission releases final report.
"How not to help the poor." Boston Globe, June 25, 2009.
"Sweeping welfare changes on tap: State report seeks to offer new incentives." Boston Globe, June 25, 2009.
Results as of May 31, 2009
Total participant savings:
$120,479
Total match funds accrued:
$220,757