Viewing refugees through the lens of abundance isn’t what most of us are accustomed to. But Allison Taylor, Clinical Director of Lutheran Community Services Northwest for North Puget Sound, speaks with a sense of awe when describing the strength of those who make this...
Year: 2021
Volunteers Research Mental Health Resources for ChildStrive
Oct 21, 2021
Children from low-income households or who come from homes experiencing trauma can have difficulties when they begin school. Often, these challenges lead to poor academic performance and a need for remedial and special education. Overcoming those difficulties is the...
Companis Helps Look, Listen and Learn with Sponsorship Strategies
Oct 21, 2021
Seeing people on screen who look like you is powerful. Look, Listen and Learn TV has made that a hallmark in its programming, celebrating Black, Brown and Indigenuous children. It provides educational tools for families and children, brought to life through the lead...
Companis Volunteers Go Many Places
Oct 21, 2021
Zheng Zhou has been volunteering with Companis while working on his Master of Nonprofit Leadership at Seattle University. Zheng moved from Beijing, China for the master’s program and sought out Companis as a way to connect to the community and get hands-on...
Growing Our Leadership In Snohomish
Oct 11, 2021
Companis’ Outreach Specialist, Cynthia Hunter, has been selected to participate in the 2021-2022 Leadership Snohomish County Signature Program. It’s a nine-month program for professionals with some experience in leadership roles from a variety of careers. In its 25th...
Exploring Mental and Emotional Well-being
Oct 11, 2021
Folio: The Seattle Athenaeum in partnership with Companis is initiating a monthly series on mental health and emotional well- being. The first event takes place on October 14 at 5:30 - 6:45PM online via Zoom. It’s free and open to all. Fear, prolonged social...
Bring on Biennial ‘21!
Oct 11, 2021
We're now about a week away from Biennial ‘21! If you haven’t registered yet, please do so today by going to Companis.org and clicking on the blue registration link in the pop-up window. The event takes place on Thursday, October 21st, at 6PM. Closer to the date,...
Autumn Placements, New Opportunities
Oct 11, 2021
Since mid-May, Companis has made 13 new placements and two Companis Workers have successfully completed their placements. Companis has also started a new partnership with African Americans Reach and Teach Health Ministry (AARTH), placing two Companis Workers with...
Companis Spotlights Food Security
Oct 11, 2021
It was a busy summer for Companis. In addition to a steady stream of volunteer professionals contacting us and conversations with nonprofits about positions that need to be filled, we also celebrated some of our partners who feed our neighbors. The “Companis Spotlight...