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...
Snohomish County
Growing Our Leadership In Snohomish
Oct 11, 2021
Companis’ Outreach Specialist, Cynthia Hunter, has been selected to participate in the 2021-2022 Leadership Snohomish County Signature Program. It’s a nine-month program for professionals with some experience in leadership roles from a variety of careers. In its 25th...
Autumn Placements, New Opportunities
Oct 11, 2021
Since mid-May, Companis has made 13 new placements and two Companis Workers have successfully completed their placements. Companis has also started a new partnership with African Americans Reach and Teach Health Ministry (AARTH), placing two Companis Workers with...
Companis Spotlights Food Security
Oct 11, 2021
It was a busy summer for Companis. In addition to a steady stream of volunteer professionals contacting us and conversations with nonprofits about positions that need to be filled, we also celebrated some of our partners who feed our neighbors. The “Companis Spotlight...
Spotlight on Food Security – What We Heard That Day
Aug 11, 2021
Gary Davis, Executive Director, Companis: “If we’re not fed and have good nutrition, there’s very little we can do. The people who are inspired to step up and feed their neighbors never ask for the spotlight. But we are sending them love because what they do is so...
Hello, Snohomish County!
Apr 18, 2021
Thanks to a major grant from the Community Foundation of Snohomish County, Companis is expanding our awareness and reach, introducing our work to the people one of the Washington State's most beautiful and dynamic areas, a county growing in population and social...
Companis during Covid: where compassion meets action
Dec 1, 2020
Companis is part of community recovery from Covid, with placements on the front lines throughout our region.
Learn about health disparities faced by Black Washingtonians
Nov 30, 2020
Our recent Companis Connects education and professional development presentation featured the latest findings of research and stories shared by African-Americans in our state. The report, "And So We Press On," researched and coordinated by Companis partner agency Byrd...