Companis is launching its first-ever podcast, called People Powering Change. It’s all about the stories of volunteerism, issues affecting area nonprofits, and opportunities for listeners to serve.
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...
Companis Worker, Tracy Flynn; The IF Project’s Director of Programs, Dr. Felisa Bryant; and Companis Executive Director, Gary Davis. “If there was something someone could have said or done to change the path that led you here, what would it have been?” That’s...
Being out in the community is always a lot of fun. This mix of photos includes Companis staff, board members, volunteers and guests kicking up their heels after our summer Spotlight event at the Northwest African American Museum; a Companis Worker field trip to the UW...
Building a mosaic of community, one volunteer at a time.
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. ...