A Little Help

What A Little Help does

A Little Help is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2004 that connects older adults with volunteer-driven support services to help them age in place across 10 counties in Colorado. The organization serves a single end-user segment — older adults in Colorado — and addresses concrete needs including transportation to medical appointments, groceries, and community events, snow shoveling, companionship, and other daily tasks that reduce isolation and prevent missed appointments. Services are provided free of charge to member applicants.

The core operational product is the HelpConnect Portal, an online platform that allows registered volunteers to view and respond to member requests; this sits alongside a CRM managed by an in-house Data Manager and is supplemented by seasonal programs (Snowmatch, Service Saturdays, Group Projects, Virtual Programs) and major annual fundraising events (Duck Race Fundraiser, The Big Bash 2026). The technology footprint is modest and operationally focused, with no disclosed AI/ML components, mobile app, or third-party integrations of note.

The business model is donation- and grant-driven rather than transactional. Revenue streams include individual donations, foundation and government grants (grant writing supported by long-standing partner ZIM Consulting since 2006), and proceeds from fundraising events. Marketing relies on earned media (a 2024 Denver7 News feature), organic social, the organization's website, and word-of-mouth referrals. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors chaired by Jacob Hoffman and is operationally led by Executive Director Hilary Simmons, with a 10-person staff split between Metro Denver and Northern Colorado. Affiliation with the Village to Village Network provides national peer-network leverage and board-level representation.

Name

A Little Help

Legal name

A Little Help

Website

https://alittlehelp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

A Little Help is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 2004, that connects older adults in 10 Colorado counties with volunteer-driven services such as transportation, snow shoveling, and companionship to support aging in place.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Personal Care & ADL Assistance (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility) (HLADAGAA)

Keywords

• Older adult services
• Volunteer coordination
• Senior aging in place
• Nonprofit community support
• Intergenerational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual donations, fundraising events including Duck Race Fundraiser and The Big Bash 2026
2. Grant Funding: Grant writing support from ZIM Consulting; accepts grants from foundations and government sources

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A Little Help is a nonprofit organization that connects older adult members with volunteers across Colorado to help seniors age in place. Core offerings include volunteer-provided transportation to medical appointments, grocery runs, and community events, along with snow shoveling (Snowmatch), companionship, Service Saturdays, Group Projects, and Virtual Programs coordinated through the HelpConnect Portal.

Product overview

A Little Help is a nonprofit organization that operates as a service coordination platform connecting older adults with volunteer support. The core offerings include the HelpConnect Portal for volunteer management and older adult transportation services for medical appointments, groceries, and community events. The organization supplements these with seasonal programs like Snowmatch (snow shoveling), Service Saturdays, Group Projects, and annual events including the Duck Race Fundraiser and Big Bash 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HelpConnect Portal Online portal where registered volunteers can sign in to view and respond to member requests for assistance; core coordination platform for A Little Help's services.
• Older Adult Transportation Services Volunteer-provided rides for older adult members to medical appointments, grocery runs, and community events, helping them stay independent and connected.
• Snowmatch Signup Seasonal matching service that pairs volunteers with older adults who need help with snow shoveling during winter months.
• Service Saturdays Recurring volunteer service days where groups gather to complete projects that help older adult members, such as yard work and home maintenance tasks.
• Group Projects Organized volunteer group project opportunities for community members who want to serve older adults in Colorado.
• Virtual Programs Online programs that connect older adults with volunteers and community resources virtually, supplementing in-person services.

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• ZIM ConsultingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGrant writing and research partner since 2006. Founded by Marty and Shira Zimmerman to help Colorado nonprofits build organizational capacity and support their missions. Works with nonprofits to develop attainable objectives, set realistic benchmarks, and complete tasks on the path to achieving their goals.
• Village to Village NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational network supporting villages (community-based organizations helping seniors age in place). Executive Director Hilary Simmons serves as Vice President of the national board. Dr. Paul Leon Ramsey served as Vice Chair of the national board and on its Strategic Growth committee.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• AARP Foundation: The charitable affiliate of AARP, focused on addressing hunger, isolation, income, and other key issues facing older adults. A much larger national organization with overlapping mission to serve the senior population and combat isolation.
• AmeriCorps Seniors: Federal program connecting volunteers aged 55+ with service opportunities in their communities. Operates a similar volunteer-driven model to A Little Help, with overlapping target population of older adults receiving services from community volunteers.
• National PACE Association: Represents Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provide comprehensive medical and social services to seniors who qualify for nursing home-level care. A more clinically focused, larger-scale model serving overlapping senior populations.
• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network supporting thousands of community meal programs serving older adults across the U.S. A much larger and broader organization, but addresses overlapping needs of the senior population through volunteer-driven service delivery and member support.

Direct peers

• Capitol Hill Village: Washington, D.C.-based 'village' serving older adults aging in place through volunteer coordination, social programming, and member support services. Directly comparable to A Little Help as a member-driven, volunteer-led aging-in-place organization.
• Village to Village Network: National nonprofit network of 300+ 'village' organizations helping seniors age in place across the U.S. A Little Help is a member village, and Executive Director Hilary Simmons serves as Vice President of the network's national board. Directly comparable mission, volunteer-driven model, and member base.
• Ashby Village: Berkeley, California-based 'village' founded in 2010, providing volunteer-driven services including transportation, home repairs, technology assistance, and social programming to help older adults remain in their homes and communities. Same village movement model as A Little Help.
• DOROT: New York-based nonprofit providing volunteer-driven services to isolated older adults, including transportation, holiday visits, and intergenerational programming. Operates a comparable volunteer-coordinated model serving overlapping senior populations and intergenerational mission.
• Beacon Hill Village: Founded in 2001 in Boston, one of the original 'village' models. Provides volunteer-driven services (transportation, companionship, light home repairs) to help older adults age in place in a defined neighborhood. Closely mirrors A Little Help's service model and target population.

Others

• Generations United: National organization dedicated to improving intergenerational programs and policies. Comparable to A Little Help's intergenerational programming (summer picnics, cross-generational connections), though focused on advocacy and program design rather than direct service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alittlehelpco
• Facebookfacebook.com/alittlehelpCO

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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