The Compassion Center

11/18/2025

At the Compassion Center, we often say that hope can walk through our doors at any moment, even when it arrives weary, broken, and unsure of its future. Recently, hope came to us in the form of a woman named Alyssa, now known by her new recovery friends as AC.

For six years, Alyssa’s life had been a cycle of homelessness, addiction, and multiple times in and out of the local county jail. She had endured brief moments of stability, but the pull of addiction always dragged her back down. After her last blackout Alyssa reached a breaking point. That's when she reached out for help and found The Compassion Center.

Together with the help of Bartow Recovery/The Arena, we walked alongside Alyssa as she took her first courageous steps toward sobriety. Now, at 41 days clean, she told us that it “may not seem like much,” but to her, it is everything. And we agree, every day of recovery is a victory worth celebrating.

She got connected with Lakeview Health Rehabilitation in Florida, where she graduated their program on November 10th (pictured). From there, she moved into The Ark Transitional Living, a place she describes as loving and safe, just three minutes from the beach. Now with the support system she needed, she's begun rebuilding her life with gratitude, stability, and newfound purpose. She has even secured a job and is now in the onboarding process.

Thanks to the amazing generosity of our donors, we are able to help her with additional resources for a couple of weeks until her 1st paycheck comes in.

Alyssa thanks the Compassion Center for being part of her journey, but the truth is this: her bravery, resilience, and willingness to fight for a better life are what made the difference. What a beautiful soul inside and out! She is now able to show it living an addiction free life. We simply had the honor of walking with her.

Her story reminds us why we do what we do in being an instrument of transformation, because when someone chooses hope, healing becomes possible. Compassion creates change.

Thank you Alyssa for allowing us to share your story and be a light to others who feel they have no Hope. We will continue to be yours whenever you need encouragement and friends to lift you up.

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11/01/2025

We are deeply grateful for everyone who joined us for our Poker Run! It was a glorious day to ride and a wonderful display of fellowship.

Thank you to all of our sponsors, including Lowes, Home Depot, Texas Roadhouse, Sidelines, El Charro, Harley Davidson, Ingles, and others who generously donated food, prize items, and gift cards.

Thank tou to our Community Engagement team for all their hard work making thr event happen.

Special thanks to our friend Tony, who selflessly offered to handle all of our grilling. Tony and his loyal dog Brutus are daily visitors, and as an out-of-work chef, he truly appreciated the opportunity to share his talents and give back to us. His jalapeno poppers are nothing short of amazing!

We are humbled to serve the most vulnerable members of our community, many of whom are not eligible for most services or shelter opportunities. Your unwavering support enables us to continue shining a light in their world, providing a sanctuary where they can find rest, safety, kindness, and support.

We have had the privilege of walking alongside several individuals as they transitioned out of homelessness, empowering people to take control of their health by explaining their conditions and celebrating their progress as they adopt healthy lifestyle choices and/or proper medications.

Our mission goes beyond providing handouts; we are dedicated to equipping people with the tools and opportunities necessary to lift themselves out of their current crisis.

This inaugural fundraiser was a big success, and we eagerly wait for the next one! If you would like to learn more about us or help make a difference in someone’s life through by becoming a monthly donor, please visit our website at www.compassionga.orgtnt nt t

10/27/2025

Registration is now working and open to pre-purchase your tickets for The Poker Run: Compassion on the Move!

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10/26/2025

We discovered a registration issue for Compassion on the Move. Registration IS open and are working on fixing the issue. We will also process same day ticket purchases.

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10/22/2025

We are so excited to be part of this much needed community resource!

We are excited to share we have already officially established a few community partnerships that will provide us with strategic ongoing opportunities to bless our cities and reach our neighbors. The first partnership we would like to highlight is with The Compassion Center! 🙌🏼

The Compassion Center exists to create lasting change through compassion by addressing the root causes of poverty and homelessness with empathy, action, and respect. They are committed to restoring dignity, returning hope, and empowering individuals with sustainable pathways toward wellness and stability. In all we do, we seek to make a Kingdom impact, reflecting God’s love through tangible service on earth. 🌍

Ways to Serve and Get involved ⬇️

• Family Practice Doctors, Family Practice Nurse Practitioners, RNs/CMAs, Day Use Center Volunteers, Community Engagement/Event Planning, Social Workers/Community Health Workers, Social Media Management

Check out our Reach Map on our website to contact and get involved with The Compassion Center today: https://www.thelocalreachproject.com/reach

10/17/2025

We sure love everyone who serves at The Compassion Center making a difference in someone's life! Thank you for this sweet nod towards our work!

10/09/2025

Who loves the thrill of the open road... whether it's on your motorcycle, Jeep, convertible, classic car, or even a family ride?

Then come join us for our first Annual "Compassion On The Move Poker Run"!

Not only does it make for a fun Saturday, but it's a chance to drastically change lives!

Every mile you drive helps us meet the growing needs in our community.

🗓️ November 1, 2025
📝 Registration from 9am - 10:30am
🛣️ Motors running at 11am

💥 Lots of prizes, raffles, good food, music, and more 💥

Pre register at www.compassionga.org

09/29/2025

Who's ready to get their motors running and join us for our first COMPASSION ON THE MOVE POKER RUN!!! This event is a huge way to support our mission in caring for our unsheltered friends and those in poverty. We have lots of prizes available including a grill, a fire pit, Braves tickets for next season and more!! We are also including a 50/50 raffle so don't miss out!!

Share this post, tell all your friends, and sign up for a day of fun that will support such an important mission!

09/29/2025

Come visit us at the 2025 Euharlee Fall Festival! We will have our Mobile Medical Clinic available for everyone to tour and learn about all we do! There will be lots of food, music, fun and laughter...so come on out and see us!!

09/27/2025

A very big thank you to Swheat Market Deli for opening their space and providing us with a delicious spread for an outreach event this week.
We love the community support as we spread the word of who we are and invite involvement.

09/26/2025

We are so excited to announce and welcome Valerie Sanders to Compassion Center Staff as our Community Engagement Coordinator. Valerie has been serving for the past year as an Apprentice and, thanks to the generosity of our donors, we have brought her onboard to lead our fundraising and events initiatives.

Valerie is passionate about bringing the needs and challenges of our underserved neighbors to the forefront and breaking stigmas and stereotypes that surround our unsheltered community.

It’s because of the generosity of our donors that we have been able to bring Valerie on board to get the work of The Compassion Center out into the public.