Companis Workers are helping the very young and the college bound, thanks to their volunteer service with our nonprofit partners University District Children’s Center and Minds Matter Seattle. When it comes to the older kids, Companis Worker Rob Tyrrell has that...
My name is Jensen Nida and I’m a sophomore at Bates College in Maine. This fall, I took a leave of absence and found myself back in my hometown of Seattle itching for purpose. I showed up at the Companis office one day to help prepare newsletters for mailing. I heard...
If you missed our live stream on October 21st, we bring you the Companis Biennial '21, "Where Compassion Meets Action," in its entirety here! Click on this link to watch! We thank Dr. Ben Danielson, Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Washington, for...
Children from low-income households or who come from homes experiencing trauma can have difficulties when they begin school. Often, these challenges lead to poor academic performance and a need for remedial and special education. Overcoming those difficulties is the...
Seeing people on screen who look like you is powerful. Look, Listen and Learn TV has made that a hallmark in its programming, celebrating Black, Brown and Indigenuous children. It provides educational tools for families and children, brought to life through the lead...
Since mid-May, Companis has made 13 new placements and two Companis Workers have successfully completed their placements. Companis has also started a new partnership with African Americans Reach and Teach Health Ministry (AARTH), placing two Companis Workers with...
Thanks to a major grant from the Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Companis is expanding our awareness and reach, introducing our work to the people one of the Washington State's most beautiful and dynamic areas, a county growing in population and social...
Peter & Shirley attended Companis Sunday at Seattle First Baptist in 2018 and were inspired to be part of the Companis community and mission. This year they have been placed with Minds Matter Seattle as consultants. The Minds Matter mission is to transform the...