Tri-County Independent Living

What Tri-County Independent Living does

Tri-County Independent Living (TCIL), founded in 1978 and headquartered at 139 Fifth St., Eureka, California, is a 501(c)(3) consumer-controlled nonprofit organization serving people with disabilities and older adults across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties. It operates a second office in Crescent City (Del Norte County) and is governed by a consumer-majority board under Executive Director Eddie A. Morgan, MPA. TCIL is a member of the statewide Independent Living Center network coordinated through CFILC and holds a 4-star Charity Navigator rating.

TCIL delivers eight core service lines at no cost to qualifying individuals: Assistive Technology, Housing Assistance, Home Transition Program, Independent Living Skills Training, Individual & Systems Advocacy, Information & Referral, Peer Support (monthly Zoom meetings), and Youth Transition & Coordination. Two ancillary programs — the North Coast Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) and Disability Disaster Access & Resources (bi-monthly Emergency Plan Workshops) — extend its role beyond direct service into regional access coordination and emergency preparedness. The organization also operates annual signature events, including the Disability & Senior EXPO and the Del Norte Disability PRIDE block party, and provides internships in collaboration with the California Department of Rehabilitation and Redwood Coast Regional Center.

The operating model is grant- and donation-funded rather than commercial. Most services are provided free of charge, with revenue derived from federal/state disability programs, county aging dollars, foundation grants, sponsorships, and individual donations. Outreach is community-led, conducted through physical offices, partner venues (Greater Eureka Chamber of Commerce, Rural Human Services, Eureka Veterans Memorial Hall), and a light digital footprint (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Google Forms). No proprietary technology product, API, mobile application, or AI/ML capability is disclosed; the underlying technology stack consists of standard productivity and communication tools (Zoom, SurveyMonkey, Google Calendar/iCalendar) used to coordinate events, peer support, and surveys.

Name

Tri-County Independent Living

Legal name

Tri-County Independent Living, Inc.

Website

https://tilinet.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tri-County Independent Living is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1978 that delivers free disability and aging services across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties in rural Northern California, including assistive technology, housing assistance, advocacy, peer support, and youth transition programs, serving people with disabilities and older adults.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Eureka

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Donations: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, TCIL operates primarily through grants, donations, and community support. Most TCIL services are provided at no cost to clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tri-County Independent Living (TCIL) is a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free independent living services — assistive technology, housing assistance, home transition support, independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, information and referral, peer support, and youth transition coordination — to people with disabilities and older adults across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties in rural Northern California.

Product overview

Tri-County Independent Living (TCIL) operates as a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, non-residential, non-profit organization established in 1978. The organization provides services at no cost to persons who self-identify as having one or more disabilities across Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties in California. The core service portfolio includes Assistive Technology, Housing Assistance, Home Transition Program, Independent Living Skills Training, Individual & Systems Advocacy, Information & Referral, Peer Support, and Youth Transition & Coordination. Ancillary services include Disability Disaster Access & Resources with bi-monthly Emergency Plan Workshops, and partnership with the Aging & Disability Resource Connection, North Coast. TCIL maintains a dedicated team of 17 staff members committed to enhancing independence for people with disabilities and older adults.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Assistive Technology Provides assistive technology devices, equipment, and guidance to help persons with disabilities increase independence in daily living activities. Available at no cost to qualifying individuals in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties.
• Housing Assistance Helps individuals find and maintain safe, accessible, and affordable housing options in the community. Provided free to persons with disabilities across the three-county service area.
• Home Transition Program Supports individuals transitioning from institutional settings or other living situations to more independent community-based housing. Free service for qualifying persons with disabilities.
• Independent Living Skills Training Teaches practical skills for daily living, self-advocacy, and community participation to help individuals with disabilities live independently. Offered free to qualifying clients.
• Individual & Systems Advocacy Provides advocacy support at both individual and systemic levels to address barriers and promote rights for people with disabilities. Free service.
• Information & Referral Connects individuals with disabilities to community resources, services, and programs available in Humboldt, Del Norte, and Trinity Counties. Free service.
• Peer Support Monthly peer support group meetings held online via Zoom (Meeting ID 821 4608 9868) on the second Wednesday of each month, 4:30–5:30 pm, connecting individuals with disabilities for mutual support and shared experiences. Free service.
• Youth Transition & Coordination

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 200 attendees at 20th anniversary expo demonstrating community engagement and trust

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• California Department of RehabilitationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessful internship collaborations providing workforce development and training opportunities. TCIL works with the Department of Rehabilitation on shared mission of supporting people with disabilities in achieving independent living goals.
• Redwood Coast Regional CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessful internship collaborations supporting regional disability services coordination and community integration.
• ADRC North Coast (Aging & Disability Resource Connection)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCIL expanding 'no wrong door' mission through the North Coast ADRC, providing coordinated access to services for aging and disabled populations across the region.
• LighthousesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrengthening collaboration with organizations including the Lighthouse to improve coordination and better serve the community.
• CFILC (California Foundation for Independent Living Centers)coreOthersMember organization of the statewide network of Independent Living Centers working to enhance independent living services.
• Area 1 Agency on AgingsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner working on aging services and support for older adults in the region.
• Greater Eureka Chamber of CommercesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Emergency Plan Workshops and community events at 612 G St Ste. 101, Eureka.
• Rural Human ServicessecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerVenue partner for Del Norte County workshops at 286 M St. Suite A, Crescent City.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@TCIL78
• Facebookfacebook.com/tcil78
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tcil78
• Instagraminstagram.com/tcil78
• Xx.com/tcileureka

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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