
Healthy Food
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more.

Clean Water
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more.

Medical Help
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more.

Education
We help local nonprofits access the funding, tools, training, and support they need to become more.


255 300+ Children in
Africa Need School
Helping Today. Helping Tommorow
BigHearts is the largest global crowdfunding community connecting nonprofits, donors, and companies in nearly every country. We help nonprofits from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe (and hundreds of places in between) access the tools, training, and support they need to be more effective and make our world a better place.












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Compound of Compassion
Compound of Compassion (The Compound) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Shana Shaw in March 2018 in Aurora, Colorado. Our mission is to provide affordable housing and support services for individuals experiencing homelessness, with a special focus on youth and young adults up to 26 years of age, an often-overlooked group in need of resources and guidance. By creating safe havens for diverse communities, we aim to foster environments where everyone can thrive, building a healthy, people-driven community.
The Road That Led Here
Over the last few years, our organization operated on a mentorship model rooted in the belief that individuals who have overcome challenges are uniquely equipped to guide others through similar journeys. As The Compound grew, it became a safe, supportive space for diverse communities, offering wellness initiatives for single mothers, services for veterans and individuals with disabilities, and Generation Drive-Thru, a youth and young adult program that thrived during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition, we facilitated transitional housing and affordable living opportunities to foster personal transformation and long-term growth. During this time, we also introduced Safe Zones, Girlz with Altitude, Fashion Weekend, and the Safe Zone Shut-In, underscoring our commitment to creating inclusive environments where every individual can flourish and overcome adversity.
Driven by Compassion, Grounded in Action
Compound of Compassion’s mission is to establish a self-sustaining environment dedicated to healing and empowering youth and young adults through a holistic approach. Our comprehensive program aims to support individuals navigating life’s challenges by offering: safe and stable housing, access to healthcare services, educational opportunities, life and job skills training, financial literacy education and peer-to-peer mentorship from young individuals who understand their journey. Our goal is to foster resilience, independence, and well-being among youth and young adults, ensuring they have the resources and support necessary to thrive.
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We help nonprofits become more effective
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We continually experiment. We fail quickly and productively. We use data and feedback to guide our course.
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