Compass International Family Center

06/01/2026

Happy June 1st! You know what that means- another month of Compass programming and events to look forward to!

Please reach out to our team with any questions you might have about our English classes and meet-ups. We'd love for you to join us and check it out!

compassifc.org
[email protected]
219-386-3155

06/01/2026

Join us on Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 for free English classes at Calvary Church! Our team of volunteers is not only ready to teach, tutor, and befriend Compass participants, but also consist mostly of current or retired educators. All have a love for meeting people from around the world and learning about the languages and cultures of people from other countries.

05/29/2026

Suma Dommati, an international student at Valparaiso University first heard about Compass from Julien Smith, a professor at VU. Suma was then invited by her friend and fellow VU student, Mariah Hykin, to visit Compass. She ended up participating in the Intensive English Boot Camp, where Jennifer Guzman met her and came to realize what a unique and amazing individual Suma was, which led her to share Suma’s story.

If you want to broaden your horizons and meet people like Suma, get involved with Compass, a place of cross-cultural exchange and friendship! The community will expand your worldview and involvement in it is a great opportunity to welcome and support internationals going through transitions and journeys like Suma’s!

05/27/2026

Our Beginner & Intermediate Adult English Classes meet Tuesday Evenings from 5:30-7:00 pm at Calvary Church! All of our classes are free of charge, and include childcare. If you are in need of transportation, we can also provide support. Please join us to learn English and meet new friends from the United States as well as other countries around the globe!

05/05/2026

Yes! I always know who the Catholics and Lutherans are when I say this to people. I was saying it at the Barnes & Noble book fair and people responded with “and also with you” and I thought to myself: I know what your religious background is.

May the 4th be with you!
The Lutheran in me says, and also with you!

05/04/2026

It's not too late! You can still shop ONLINE at Barnes & Noble on behalf of Compass from today thru May 7
barnesandnoble.com - when you get to the check out, scroll down and look for the word "bookfair" - click on it and enter the follow code into the drop down box - 12946828. Thank you in advance for supporting Compass!!

04/30/2026

Compass/Barnes & Noble Book Fair Fundraiser starts TOMORROW!!!!!! Do you have some books, music, or something else on your wishlist? Have your bought your Mother's Day gift yet? Shop in store or call the store and place an order tomorrow night or all day Saturday at Barnes & Noble Valparaiso and a portion of the proceeds will go to support Compass. This is a great opportunity for you and for us! Everyone who knows a Compass staff person, volunteer, or participant, near Valparaiso or far away can participate. Please shop on behalf of Compass! Thank you in advance for participating!

04/27/2026

Calling all book lovers!

Support Compass International Family Center by using this voucher when you buy books at Barnes & Noble in-store or online this Friday and Saturday.

Thank you for supporting our international neighbors!