We’re excited to welcome 2024 because Companis will be 30 years old in March! Reaching that milestone offers a chance to reflect on where we’ve been, and where we’re headed. Since our founding in 1994, Companis has made more than 1,350 placements of volunteer...
Companis turns 28 this March and what a journey it's been! Companis Workers, nonprofit partners, donors and neighbors have all made our services possible. Check out Executive Director Gary Davis's video, and thank you for being a part of it all!...
by Gary Davis, Companis Executive Director “I’ve heard that we may have to close down for two months!” Those were the words of a fellow nonprofit director in the early days of the pandemic in 2020. Upon hearing those words, my heart sank. How could Companis, an agency...
My grandmother became severely ill during the influenza pandemic a century ago when the family lived in rural Montana. She was so sick, her doctor told my grandfather she would not likely make it, and that he needed to quickly find another family to raise their infant...
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,...
Companis IS where compassion meets action. Many donors have asked us about making an estate or planned gift to ensure our compassionate action continues to flourish for years to come. We welcome a conversation with you about making a gift from your estate, with the...
Back by popular demand, “Carpool Cinema” returns in August. All films will be screened at Seattle’s Phinney Ridge Community Center every Thursday and Saturday of the month. The gates open at 7:30pm and the films begin at sundown. Tickets are $20 a carload. Companis is...
Our Biennial this year is taking place on October 21 at 6:00pm. This will be a fully produced virtual event that we’re excited to share with you. The theme is “Where Compassion Meets Action,” and will feature interviews and profiles of people and places that speak to...
We are excited to welcome Jennifer Wing as Companis’ Associate Executive Director - Programs. She is taking over Karen’s duties in connecting skilled Companis volunteer professionals with partner nonprofits. Jennifer had a long and successful career in public radio....