Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence

What Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence does

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI) is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1987 that provides vocational, residential, and social support services to adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and autism in the Greater Philadelphia area. The organization operates a member-centered service model organized around five core program pillars: Flexible Supported Living (Daily, Weekly, and Periodic tiers delivered in member homes and partner apartment communities such as Radwyn Apartments in Bryn Mawr and Regency Towers in Willow Grove), Personalized Tools (one-on-one coaching, curriculum-based classes, and intentional group gatherings), Career Success Services (career planning, resume building, and employer placement, reporting an 83% competitive integrated employment rate), Social Connections (community dinners, outings, and weekly Connect events), and Community Engagement (volunteering and cultural participation).

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: tax-deductible donations accepted online, by phone, and by mail; program and class fees (with billing transitioning to JCHAI processes after the July 2026 AADD merger); and event-based fundraising centered on an annual Celebration Gala featuring individual tickets at $325, sponsorship packages from $1,800 to $25,000, and journal/tribute ads from $200 to $1,000. Distribution is direct-to-member and direct-to-employer, with supporting community-led and event-driven go-to-market motions.

Following the 2024 affiliation with the Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (AADD), JCHAI now serves over 300 members across two offices (Bryn Mawr and Willow Grove), with a full merger under the JCHAI name scheduled for July 1, 2026. The organization holds a Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating and a Candid (formerly GuideStar) Platinum Seal of Transparency, and is led by Executive Director Stacy Jarett Levitan (since 2007) under a Board of Directors chaired by founder Judith Creed, with Jon Zuckerman transitioning to Board Chair in 2026 and Rob Thomson (former Phillies Manager) serving as Honorary Chair.

Name

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence

Legal name

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence

Website

https://jchai.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

JCHAI is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit founded in 1987 that delivers vocational, residential, and social support services to over 300 adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and autism across the Greater Philadelphia area.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Down Syndrome & Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (IDD) Childcare (HSAAAIAC)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported independent living
• Vocational rehabilitation services
• Developmental disability services
• Community-based employment

Headquarters

HQ city

Bryn Mawr

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: Tax-deductible charitable donations received online, by phone, or by mail from individuals, foundations, and corporate supporters to fund programs not covered by government funding.
2. Program Fees: Fees for various programs and services including classes, membership programming, and group activities. Billing transitions to JCHAI process after the July 2026 merger with AADD.
3. Gala Fundraising Events: Annual celebration events featuring individual tickets ($325), sponsorship packages ($1,800-$25,000), and tribute/journal advertisements ($200-$1,000) as major fundraising mechanisms.
4. Supported Living Services: Daily, weekly, and periodic supported living services for members living independently in partnered apartment communities (Radwyn Apartments in Bryn Mawr, Regency Towers in Willow Grove).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

JCHAI provides a member-centered suite of human services for adults with developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and autism across the Greater Philadelphia area. Its core offerings include Flexible Supported Living (Daily, Weekly, and Periodic support tiers in partnered apartment communities), Personalized Tools (1:1 coaching, curriculum-based classes, intentional gatherings, social outings), Career Success Services (career planning, resume building, interview prep), Social Connections programs, and Community Engagement volunteering.

Product overview

Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence (JCHAI) is a non-profit organization offering a coordinated suite of services for adults with developmental disabilities. The organization operates a member-centered support model with core service offerings including Flexible Supported Living (Daily, Weekly, and Periodic support tiers), Personalized Tools (1:1 coaching, classes, group gatherings, and social outings), Career Success Services (83% employment rate), Social Connections Programs, and Community Engagement initiatives. JCHAI also manages fundraising events including an Annual Celebration Gala with sponsorship tiers ($1,800-$25,000), journal/tribute ads ($200-$1,000), and individual tickets ($325). Additional offerings include class payment processing, donation acceptance, and employment application services. In 2024, JCHAI affiliated with AADD (Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities), expanding to over 300 members served across the Greater Philadelphia area.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% competitive integrated employment rate for JCHAI members who want to work, compared to 30% national average for people with disabilities
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (AADD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2026AADD and JCHAI officially merged into one organization effective July 1, 2026, after more than two years of working together under a shared Board of Directors. The merger combines complementary programs with no overlap, strengthening impact and infrastructure to ensure ongoing innovation and growth. AADD's signature activity programming continues including AADD Experiences, and Rap programming will be expanded across combined geographic hubs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Chimes: Mid-Atlantic nonprofit providing residential, vocational, behavioral health, and community-based supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates a comparable member-centered model with supported employment and supported living programs serving overlapping populations.
• The Arc of Philadelphia: Local Philadelphia chapter of The Arc, a national network serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Provides residential, vocational, and social services in the same Greater Philadelphia geography as JCHAI, with overlapping member populations and similar funding mix (Medicaid waivers, donations).
• Penn-Mar Human Services: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and community-based supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates a similar member-centered supported living and employment model with comparable funding streams and similar member outcomes focus.
• AADD (Association for Adults with Developmental Disabilities): JCHAI's merger partner and the most directly comparable organization. AADD provides activity programming for adults with developmental disabilities including AADD Experiences and Rap programming in the Philadelphia area, serving an overlapping member population with complementary (non-overlapping) program offerings.
• JEVS Human Services: Philadelphia-based human services nonprofit serving individuals with disabilities and other barriers through workforce development, residential supports, and community programs. Direct geographic peer with overlapping employer-hiring and supported living offerings for IDD populations.

Broad incumbents

• Sevita Health (formerly The MENTOR Network): Large national operator of home and community-based services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including supported employment, host homes, and day programs. Recently private-equity backed, operates at much greater scale than JCHAI with broadly overlapping offerings.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National nonprofit network providing housing, employment, advocacy, and direct services for people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities including IDD. Larger, broader portfolio organization with overlapping supported living and employment programs, serving as an incumbent at greater scale than JCHAI.

Regional players

• AHRC New York City: Large New York City-based nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and clinical services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates a very similar service mix (supported employment, supported living, recreation) in a different urban geography, serving as a strong model peer.
• RHA Health Services: Multi-state human services provider operating residential, vocational, behavioral health, and supported living programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Operates in different states than JCHAI but with a closely comparable service model and member population.

Others

• Bayada Home Health Care: Large national home health and personal care services provider that includes pediatric and adult disability home support services. Overlaps with JCHAI in the personal care / in-home support category for persons with disabilities but operates at much broader scale and across a wider clinical scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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