Catherine Tardif-Douglin, MS, MSW, stands in Elizabeth Gregory Home’s kitchen. Outside the window is a mural by local artist Henry.
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Supporting a Leader
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...
Patterns, Colors and Community
Building a mosaic of community, one volunteer at a time.
Spotlight Shines Bright
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...
How Does Your Garden Grow?
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...
Companis Worker Retreat: Nature and Nurture
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...
Meet Our New Board Member
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. ...
Capturing Special Moments
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...
Say What You Need
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...