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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Behind the Scenes with Backstage
Meeting someone in a cafe for the first time can be tricky. Will they be easy to identify? Will their photo match the person? That wasn’t anything to be worried about with Kari Hovde, the Founder and Executive Director of The Backstage Foundation. Kari’s bio as a...
Showcase 2023 – The Highlights
We had a wonderful time with our supporters and new friends at Town Hall Seattle on October 20th for Showcase, Companis’ annual fundraiser. Although we were tempted to include all 136 photos that professional photographer Dan DeLong sent us, we painfully edited it...
Food for the Soul
The Seattle area is a thriving tech hub with lots of people working remotely. Many are young and working out of their apartment or occasionally in a coffee shop. That’s changed work life for a large portion of the population in profound ways. “The thing I miss about...
It Takes a Village
Entering the Village at Casino Road is like entering a happy beehive full of community resources for those living in south Everett’s Casino Road neighborhood. Casino Road is an urban neighborhood with busy roads, commercial buildings, and apartments full of young...
It’s All Fun and Games at All Aboard
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...
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...
Companis Workers Make Happy Volunteers
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...
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...