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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Tess Selim: Service Through the Arts
Feb 1, 2020
Tess Selim is grateful for her placement where she can work alongside people with whom she has much in common. Tess came to Companis with a love of stories and how we share them, wanting an opportunity to be involved in the nonprofit sector of Seattle. With her...
Adding Value at Byrd Barr Place
Dec 6, 2019
Byrd Barr Place has a history of serving the African American community in Seattle’s Central District. The agency provides safety-net services to help people remain in their homes. Over the years Companis has placed a number of volunteers there. Here’s a look at how...
Shea Deines: Making a Difference in Your Own Community
Dec 1, 2019
Shea Deines is in a place that makes them happy, that challenges them, and that adds perspective to life as they attend the University of Washington. As the Operations Assistant at Ingersoll Gender Center, Shea greets those who arrive in the office, ready to share...
Peter & Shirley Shafer: Service in College Readiness
Oct 1, 2019
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...
Nonprofit Leaders Share Their Experiences with Companis
Jan 17, 2019
How does Companis help nonprofits fulfill their mission? Executive Directors from organizations who serve our community talk about how Companis Workers added value to their teams. https://vimeo.com/656325055
West Seattle Assistance Program Says Companis Match was Worth the Wait
Nov 18, 2015
Matching the right volunteer with the right nonprofit takes time. But finding a good fit is worth it to everyone involved. This is at the root of Companis’ mission: to provide a bridge for volunteers who want to grow their community and for nonprofits to tap expertise...