“Meeting the moment with compassion, dedication, and a commitment to being there for our communities how-and-when they need us most. That’s what Companis does best.” Chris Langeler is serving as Interim Executive Director of Companis. Chris has worked closely...
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Strengthening Early Learning – Companis and the Snohomish County Early Learning Coalition
Mar 26, 2025
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...
Scoring Big! Golden Davenport Uses Graphic Design to Make Sports More Accessible
Mar 24, 2025
When visual merchandiser Golden Davenport was diagnosed with a chronic illness, she realized that her physically demanding job was no longer a sustainable fit for her life. Seeking new ways to contribute and support her family, Golden turned to her community for...
Companis Insights – Spring 2025 Edition
Mar 21, 2025
As we enter Spring, we are thrilled to share our most recent newsletter, Companis Insights! View the full newsletter here. View our list of agency partners here. This issue includes recent happenings, such as: Making the Right Match: A Record Year for CompanisDrawn to...
A Season of Service – The Volunteers Bringing Compassion to Life
Mar 17, 2025
Irene Chan (left) currently holds two Companis placements, with The Access Project (mental health referral) in Lynnwood, and with Girls on the Run, Snohomish County. She is pictured with Companis Assoc. E.D. Jillian Harmon.
Drawn to the cause: Eileen Otti’s Companis journey
Dec 21, 2024
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...
Volunteer fair collaborations connect more neighbors with Companis
Dec 20, 2024
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...
Making Matches Matters: Companis’ Record-Breaking Year of Impact
Dec 20, 2024
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...
Showcase-ing our milestone (30th!) anniversary fundraiser
Dec 19, 2024
We are so grateful to everyone who supported and showed up for our 30th anniversary fundraiser, Showcase 2024, at Town Hall Seattle on October 10th. With speakers and videos highlighting our three decades, we raised $219k of our $220k goal in gifts and pledges. Our...







