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Drawn to the cause: Eileen Otti’s Companis journey

Drawn to the cause: Eileen Otti’s Companis journey

Companis Worker Eileen Otti (right) and volunteer Marlene Lund (left), PFLAG volunteers, delivered intersex-inclusive Pride flags to Scriber Lake High School's Principal Mike Piper in October. (Photo courtesy PFLAG Seattle) By Jim Segaar, Companis Worker After...

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Showcase-ing our milestone (30th!) anniversary fundraiser

Showcase-ing our milestone (30th!) anniversary fundraiser

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...

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Crafting joy, a Companis tradition

Crafting joy, a Companis tradition

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...

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Thank you to our Showcase sponsors!

Thank you to our Showcase sponsors!

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...

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Welcome Jillian Harmon, our new Assoc. E.D. for Programs

Welcome Jillian Harmon, our new Assoc. E.D. for Programs

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,...

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A passion to help our newest neighbors leads to Wisdom

A passion to help our newest neighbors leads to Wisdom

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...

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