Charity Andrews

Were an early-stage venture fund investing in companies that help people start and build businesses.

Were an early-stage venture fund investing in companies that help people start and build businesses.

Who We Are Komak is a Portland-based 501(c) 3 that brings immediate and interim financial solutions to working age individuals who are going through cancer treatment, who live within a 50 mile radius of Portland. Our leadership team serves as volunteers, so 92% of our funding can go straight to the people. Our leadership comes from a broad spectrum: some are cancer survivors, some are medical staff, but all are philanthropists. What We Do We believe in offering security and hope for people with cancer. Because many of us are cancer survivors and care providers ourselves, we can tangibly relate on many levels with their fears, emotional struggles, and financial needs. Our beneficiaries must have been working at the time of their diagnosis, have less than $20,000 in savings or their 401k, and have a definable timeline for a return to work (not a terminal diagnosis). A stringent process is always followed before approving a candidate for funding. We connect these people and their families to resources, whether financially from our funding or through connections to other organizations who can help. Why It’s Valuable No one serves in quite the same way we do. We take the time to really get to know our applicants, their needs, their medical history, and their current support system, and choose the recipients we believe we can impact the most with the currently available funds. We rally around our people, and invest time and experience into their recovery, empowering them to find what they need from our vast network of resources. We never give cash; all our funds are delivered to the bill originator (PGE, landlords, etc.), or in the form of grocery cards, bus tickets, etc.

Does this sound familiar? Your team is overwhelmed with stuffed inboxes, chats pinging at all hours, and meetings that destroy time. Some days there’s too much process, other days not enough. What you are doing isn’t getting you the results you want and it isn’t sustainable. People are deflated and doubting whether it can be different. It can. At Stellify, we partner with you to diagnose and right size your investment into what your organization needs in order to cut the clutter, create clear communication, reduce overwhelm, and make your business more scalable and results-driven. We leverage product management methodologies to elevate your operations strategy, which results in enhanced team productivity. Our solutions meet you where you are, from startup to Fortune 50. As your trusted guide, we enable your teams to do work that empowers and energizes. By cutting the noise of immediacy culture and creating mental spaciousness, our vision is to create a world where work is rewarding and scalable. It’s time to transform your workflow and unlock your team’s potential.

Our story began humbly in 1946, with the opening of a Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge store across from Lithia Springs Park in Ashland, Oregon. Fifty years later, in 1996, after opening a few additional stores and training a talented team of leaders, our CEO decided the best way to give new opportunities to this incredible team was to join the public stock exchange. That’s when our mission of “Growth Powered by People” took off. Today, Lithia & Driveway is one of the nation’s fastest-growing automotive retailers and listed as 145 on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). We own more than 300 stores supporting over 50 automotive brands and provide job opportunities for more than 20,000 people. As Lithia & Driveway continues to grow, our success is fueled by the collective efforts, skills, and contributions of our people. We stand by our core values of taking personal ownership, improving constantly, earning customers for life and having fun in the process. Our high-performance culture keeps one focus in mind, making the customer experience better, as we aim to meet customers wherever, whenever, and however they desire. We offer a variety of opportunities across our hundreds of stores in the US, UK, and Canada; our Driveway, GreenCars, Driveway Finance Corporation brands as well as our home office. With positions in Sales, Service, Corporate, and Finance, we believe you’ll roll into the perfect spot at Lithia & Driveway. Join us as we continue to innovate and exceed our potential and our customers’ expectations. Lithia & Driveway is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.