The latest People Powering Change podcast features the work of Snohomish County's two largest food banks. Host Gary Davis visits the Lynnwood Food Bank and the Edmonds Food Bank, speaks with their directors, and a dedicated food bank volunteer. The interviews...
We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report with you, as it details our largest program results in our 31-year history: 111 skilled volunteer placements with 67 nonprofits in King and Snohomish counties. Companis is able to do our work supporting vital nonprofits...
Welcome Winston Wedge and Punam Verma We are thrilled to announce two exceptional additions to the Companis team! As we continue to grow and strengthen our organization, we are delighted to welcome both a new board member and a new staff member, each bringing unique...
From left to right, Companis Worker Mary Hsu, ELC Manager Debbie Carlsen, and ChildStrive CEO Mary Cline-Stively. High-quality early learning opportunities shape the future of our children, yet access to affordable child care and strong advocacy for early educators...
Companis Outreach Specialist Cynthia Hunter is on a roll. Cynthia (above right with fair participants) helped instigate, organize and participate in a variety of volunteer fairs during 2024. They focused on our newest service areas in Snohomish County. The most recent...
Faces of Companis : In 2024, Companis reached a record setting 111 active volunteer placements, representing a 50% increase from 2023. These volunteers are just a few of the many who serve our communities across King & Snohomish Counties. (Photos by Charissa...
Wally Webster's lifelong advocacy for building healthier communities has focused on many things. Among them: civil and voting rights, important youth and family welfare policies, and the power of individuals to make a difference through volunteering. The Lynnwood...
by Jim Segaar, Companis Worker Amid the political noise and negativity cast at immigrants these days, you can find examples of individuals and organizations helping people make the difficult transition to life in a new country. In Snohomish County, the nonprofit House...
We have so much to celebrate at Companis as we mark 30 years of community service. We've placed more than 1400 placements with 237 nonprofits over three decades, strengthening the safety net that delivers vital services to our neighbors. And now we have even more to...