As we enter Spring, we are thrilled to share our most recent newsletter, Companis Insights! View the full newsletter here. View our list of agency partners here. This issue includes recent happenings, such as: Making the Right Match: A Record Year for CompanisDrawn to...
We had a terrific turnout for Spotlight, our annual donor appreciation event. Altogether, there were 117 people in attendance! Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) offered not only a beautiful space for our event but also a rich cultural experience for our...
Nick (Xunan) Li remembers as a young child wandering through a large field of peanuts on his grandfather’s farm in China. He loved the feel of the place - something he thinks of often now that he’s volunteering at the Seattle Community Farm. The farm in Seattle’s...
This year’s Companis Worker retreat included insightful workshops, a DIY art table, family-style meals, and time around the campfire. We also welcomed spring sunshine at Rainbow Lodge which is nestled on 40 acres of forestland near North Bend, WA. The purpose of...
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. ...
By Gary Davis Quick question: What comes to mind when you hear the word “volunteer”? For some, it signals a time commitment that could potentially be overwhelming and difficult to back out of. For others, it signals a fulfilling and joyful experience. Then...
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...
One of the special things we enjoy at Companis is gathering together for Worker Support meetings - a space for connection and reflection with fellow volunteers. Some of these meetings include professional and personal development workshops, guided by people with...
We’ve all been there. News of a fast-moving tragedy fills our news feeds and we find ourselves constantly checking our phones for updates.That’s what happened to Yulia Tolskaya when she found out about Russia invading Ukraine. “I didn’t want to just stare at the news...