High-quality early learning opportunities shape the future of our children, yet access to affordable child care and strong advocacy for early educators remain critical challenges. That's why Companis is proud to be a partner with the Snohomish County Early Learning...
Companis Worker Lorraine Pidgeon stands next to the All Aboard entrance near the Everett waterfront. Walking through the front doors of Everett’s All Aboard is like entering a sunny and warm ecosystem. Smiles abound and everyone looks happy to be here. There are...
We’re so happy to have Edmonds resident Devnee Gadbois on the Companis Board! Devnee is active in her community and a deep believer in volunteering. She also serves as Board Secretary of the Edmonds Waterfront Center and, until recently, was a weekly volunteer there. ...
The day was cloudy and blustery. But inside Everett Recovery Cafe, a Companis nonprofit partner, there was warmth, laughter, and cupcakes! Companis Worker Nefertifi Gilbert came in with two dozen home-baked cupcakes, along with frosting and sprinkles to set up a...
by Jennifer Wing, Associate Executive Director - Programs We've fielded lots of requests these past few months from nonprofits looking for people who are fluent in Russian and Ukrainian. These are organizations that are resettling Ukrainian refugees. Let me tell you,...
We’re excited to share the happy news that Tia Lawson, our Program Manager for Snohomish, gave birth to a beautiful baby boy, Quinn Markus, on August 25th. Both baby and Tia are doing great! Here are some thoughts from Tia, as well as photos of Quinn, Tia and the rest...
We’re still celebrating the official opening of our new Snohomish County office in Everett at The Village on Casino Road. It was great to gather with the many nonprofit partners and longtime supporters who welcomed our newest staff member, Tia Lawson (far right in...
For the first time in our history, Companis has two locations and we’re celebrating this milestone. Our Snohomish County office is open! We’re in Everett at the nonprofit site The Village on Casino Road, a hub co-managed by longtime partner agency ChildStrive....
In May, we welcomed Tia Lawson who is focusing on increasing our placement of Companis Workers in Snohomish County, as well as deepening our relationships with our Workers, nonprofit partners, and the wider community. Before joining Companis, Tia worked for over a...