PK Community Center
Community Support, Built for Real Life
The Project Kompass Community Center (PKCC) is a welcoming, inclusive space designed to support individuals and families during moments of need, transition, and growth. Serving men, women, children, young adults, and older adults, the PKCC provides access to food, basic necessities, life-skills education, and partner-led services—all in a respectful, judgment-free environment.
How the PKCC Supports Our Community
Food Pantry
Mon · Wed · Fri | 1:00–3:30 PM Clients may access the pantry once per week. Items are provided based on availability and need.
Community Closet
Mon · Wed · Fri | 1:00–3:30 PM Access to essential and seasonal clothing. Visits are available once every three months.
Care Essentials
Mon · Wed · Fri | 1:00–3:30 PM Diapers, formula, and personal hygiene items are available once per month, based on availability and household need.
Computer Access
Computers are available to assist with job searches, schoolwork, and other essential tasks. Usage is available by appointment.
Partner Space
Community partners have access to private offices and conference rooms, allowing them to meet with clients in a supportive, accessible setting.
Activity Calendar
Our monthly activity calendar highlights opportunities to learn, connect, and engage. View the calendar to see what’s coming up.
PKCC Guidelines
The PK Community Center was created to address growing gaps in access to food, basic necessities, life-skills support, and community-based services. As needs related to food insecurity, housing instability, and mental health continue to rise, we recognized the importance of having a centralized, welcoming space where individuals and families can access support with dignity and respect.
The PKCC exists to meet people where they are, reduce barriers to care, and strengthen outcomes through collaboration with trusted community partners. It is a place designed for support, connection, and forward movement … not judgment.
- We are inclusive of all individuals, regardless of background or circumstance
- All client information and conversations are kept confidential
- All individuals must present as sober to enter and receive services
- Visitors must treat staff, partners, and others with respect
- The PKCC is a service-based space, not a hangout location
- PKCC staff may deny services if there are safety concerns for self or others
- The PKCC is privately operated, not a government agency
F.A.Q.
The PKCC is open to everyone in the community, including men, women, children, young adults, and older adults. All are welcome.
Most services are available on a walk-in basis during open hours (Monday-Wednesday-Friday 1:00-3:30pm). Some services, such as computer use or partner meetings, may require an appointment. PKCC staff understand that certain situations require immediate attention and are attentive and responsive to urgent needs when they arise.
We recognize the challenges our community is facing due to food insecurity, funding cuts, and rising costs, and we do our best to help offset these needs whenever possible. The food pantry may be accessed once per week, the Community Closet is available once every three months, and baby diapers, formula, and personal hygiene essentials may be accessed once per month.
We understand that emergencies arise, and our team will assist as best we can in urgent situations. All items are offered based on availability, and while we strive to support each request, items cannot be guaranteed.
The Project Kompass Community Center is a service-based space created to provide support in a safe, respectful, and organized environment. To ensure fairness and safety for everyone, we ask visitors to follow these expectations:
Individuals must present as sober to enter and receive services
Visitors are expected to treat staff, partners, and others with respect
The PKCC is not a hangout space; visits should be purposeful and service-related
Clients may not help themselves to the food pantry, Community Closet, or supplies
Visitors are not approved to walk freely throughout the building without staff guidance
All services and items are accessed with staff assistance and approval
PKCC staff reserve the right to deny services if there are safety concerns
These guidelines help us maintain a welcoming, dignified, and safe environment where support can be delivered effectively to all who visit.
Yes. The Project Kompass Community Center works closely with partner agencies to help individuals access a broader range of supports in one central location. Through these partnerships, clients may receive assistance with housing applications, obtaining identification, connections to mental health supports, and guidance with SNAP benefits and other public resources.
Our goal is to create a community hub where individuals can access a full scope of support without having to navigate multiple locations on their own. While not every service is available on-site at all times, PKCC staff work collaboratively with partners to help connect clients to the resources that best meet their needs.
Services continue to evolve based on community need and partner availability, and our team is committed to meeting people where they are and supporting them through the process.
You’re welcome to contact us in the way that works best for you.
📍 Visit Us:
192 Appleton Street, Lowell, MA
📞 Call Us:
978-703-2344
(This is an automated phone line with options to help route your call.)
📧 Email Us:
For general questions or inquiries, please email info@projectkompass.org.
Our team will do their best to respond as quickly as possible and help connect you to the appropriate support or resource.
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