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Drawn to the cause: Eileen Otti’s Companis journey

Drawn to the cause: Eileen Otti’s Companis journey

Companis Worker Eileen Otti (right) and volunteer Marlene Lund (left), PFLAG volunteers, delivered intersex-inclusive Pride flags to Scriber Lake High School's Principal Mike Piper in October. (Photo courtesy PFLAG Seattle) By Jim Segaar, Companis Worker After...

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Showcase 2023 – The Highlights

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...

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Food for the Soul

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...

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It Takes a Village

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...

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It’s All Fun and Games at All Aboard

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...

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Supporting a Leader

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...

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Companis Workers Make Happy Volunteers

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...

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Capturing Special Moments

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...

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The Value of Reflection

The Value of Reflection

Author and nonprofit strategist Ashley Fontaine is a big believer in leading with values. In fact, it’s the name of one of her chapters in Unstuck: Disrupting the Status Quo. “The beauty of clear values is that they serve as an anchor and decision-making compass not...

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