Of all the photos taken of Companis Workers from our archive, this one stands out (with credit going to Lupe Carlos). It exquisitely documents the compassion and caring of Karen Carlos as she works with a client at Hilltop, a senior residence in Seattle. In this moment, as seen in Karen’s expression, the heart of […]
King County
Covid inspired this college student to action
Nov 23, 2020
A chance encounter in 2019 led this San Francisco native all the way to a Companis placement with agency partner Tukwila Pantry. Now he serves hundreds of families each week at King County's second largest food bank. And his inspiration is the Covid...
Help us meet our Giving Tuesday Challenge
Nov 23, 2020
It's December 1st, Giving Tuesday, a day of online philanthropy recognized around the world. And it's a special day at Companis, because it kicks off our goal to meet a special challenge: a generous Seattle donor couple is offering to match the first $20k in donations...
Tess Selim: Service Through the Arts
Feb 1, 2020
Tess Selim is grateful for her placement where she can work alongside people with whom she has much in common. Tess came to Companis with a love of stories and how we share them, wanting an opportunity to be involved in the nonprofit sector of Seattle. With her...
Companis Workers Lend a Heart and Hand
Dec 11, 2019
Viola Eldred, a former hospital worker during the AIDS epidemic, was inspired to volunteer and make a difference. Companis paired her with Gay City Health Project, a resource center for the greater Seattle LGBTQIA community, providing both fun community events, health...
Adding Value at Byrd Barr Place
Dec 6, 2019
Byrd Barr Place has a history of serving the African American community in Seattle’s Central District. The agency provides safety-net services to help people remain in their homes. Over the years Companis has placed a number of volunteers there. Here’s a look at how...
Peter & Shirley Shafer: Service in College Readiness
Oct 1, 2019
Peter & Shirley attended Companis Sunday at Seattle First Baptist in 2018 and were inspired to be part of the Companis community and mission. This year they have been placed with Minds Matter Seattle as consultants. The Minds Matter mission is to transform the...
Nonprofit Leaders Share Their Experiences with Companis
Jan 17, 2019
How does Companis help nonprofits fulfill their mission? Executive Directors from organizations who serve our community talk about how Companis Workers added value to their teams. https://vimeo.com/656325055
West Seattle Assistance Program Says Companis Match was Worth the Wait
Nov 18, 2015
Matching the right volunteer with the right nonprofit takes time. But finding a good fit is worth it to everyone involved. This is at the root of Companis’ mission: to provide a bridge for volunteers who want to grow their community and for nonprofits to tap expertise...