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Faces of Companis : In 2024, Companis reached a record setting 101 active volunteer placements, representing a 36% increase from 2023. These volunteers are just a few of the many who serve our communities across King & Snohomish Counties. (Photos by Charissa...
Companis Outreach Specialist Cynthia Hunter is 'on a roll.' Cynthia (above right with fair participants) helped instigate, organize and participate in a variety of volunteer fairs during 2024. They focused on our newest service areas in Snohomish County. The most...
Faces of Companis : In 2024, Companis reached a record setting 101 active volunteer placements, representing a 36% increase from 2023. These volunteers are just a few of the many who serve our communities across King & Snohomish Counties. (Photos by Charissa...
We are so grateful to everyone who supported and showed up for our 30th Anniversary fundraiser, Showcase 2024, at Town Hall Seattle on October 10th. With speakers and videos highlighting our three decades, we raised $219k of our $220k goal in gifts and pledges. Our...
What happens when a 'master crafter' brings their inspiring skills to our Companis Worker Holiday party? The room overflows with people having fun and making connections. Patrick Green is a holiday tradition for our Companis community. The former longtime Companis...
We're so grateful for our Showcase 2024 sponsors. Their gracious support helps make our celebration possible. Register now for the October 10th Showcase event at Town Hall Seattle, a chance to celebrate "30 Years of Community Service." Presenting Sponsor The H. Norman...
Wally Webster's lifelong advocacy for building healthier communities has focused on many things. Among them: civil and voting rights, important youth and family welfare policies, and the power of individuals to make a difference through volunteering. The Lynnwood...
Companis is excited to welcome our new Associate E.D. for Programs, Jillian Harmon. She brings extensive volunteer matching and management to her role directing our program. Jillian began her new role October 1st, and will be based mostly in our Seattle office,...
by Jim Segaar, Companis Worker Amid the political noise and negativity cast at immigrants these days, you can find examples of individuals and organizations helping people make the difficult transition to life in a new country. In Snohomish County, the nonprofit House...
Companis volunteer Pam Russell has found a way to combine her love of water, her “happy place,” with her desire to give back. “Volunteering is a critical part of life,” she said. “It is just part of who I am.”