BARC - Bristol Adult Resource Center

Name

BARC - Bristol Adult Resource Center

Legal name

Bristol Adult Resource Center

Website

https://bristolarc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bristol Adult Resource Center (BARC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1957 that serves adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in greater Bristol, CT, providing residential homes, day programs, vocational training, supported employment, and social enterprises including a cafe and greenhouse.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bristol

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations: BARC accepts one-time, monthly, quarterly, and annual donations. Donors can designate their contributions to specific programs including The Hidden Cafe, Jerome Gardens, Supported Employment, Yard Service, Art Program, IAP, DSO, RISE, EEO/EES, or Residential programs.
2. Product Sales: Online store selling BARC Bites (natural dog treats in various flavors), art pieces, ceramic mugs, tote bags, stickers, and calendars. Products are created by BARC individuals and sold to support the organization's mission.
3. Service Revenue: Revenue from The Hidden Cafe restaurant (open Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm), Jerome Gardens greenhouse, and Yard Services (mowing, yard cleanup for commercial and residential customers).
4. Membership Dues: Annual membership campaign for fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026) with Senior (65+) $10, Individual $20, Family $35 tiers.
5. Government Funding: BARC is a United Way funded organization and received an ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) grant from the City of Bristol to fund renovation of the new downtown location at 225 North Main Street.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

BARC provides residential, day-program, vocational training, and supported employment services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the greater Bristol, CT area. Its service portfolio includes 12 residential homes, multiple day programs (IAP, DSO, RISE), training enterprises (The Hidden Cafe, Jerome Gardens, Yard Services, Art Program, EEO/EES), and a small e-commerce store selling BARC-produced products such as dog treats, artwork, ceramics, calendars, tote bags, and stickers.

Product overview

BARC - Bristol Adult Resource Center is a private, non-profit organization providing services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization operates an integrated portfolio of training programs and products: vocational training through The Hidden Cafe (restaurant), Jerome Gardens (greenhouse/retail), and Yard Services; specialized day programs including RISE Program and EEO/EES employment training; and an e-commerce store selling products created by program participants including BARC Bites (natural dog biscuits), artwork, ceramics, tote bags, calendars, and stickers. The organization also operates The First Floor Cafe as an expansion location opening downtown. Programs focus on developing work skills, independence, and community inclusion for individuals served.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Hidden Cafe: A restaurant open Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm, providing job training for individuals with disabilities. Has been in business for almost 40 years.
• Jerome Gardens
• First Floor Cafe
• BARC Bites
• BARC Art Program

Products and services

• The Hidden Cafe A training-program restaurant open Monday-Friday 11:30am-2pm serving lunch, with catering and to-go orders. Provides job training for individuals with disabilities. Open since 1981.
• Jerome Gardens A retail greenhouse open March-September, Monday-Friday 9:30am-3:30pm, offering houseplants, seasonal plants, and pottery. Provides horticultural job training including watering, transplanting plants, and customer relations.
• Yard Services

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major and supporting.

• BBKmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024BBK was a sponsor of the Cocktails @ Eight fundraising event that raised over $50,000 for BARC.
• Development Planning SolutionssupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Serving as the designer for BARC's new location at 225 North Main Street.
• ACGsupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2024Serving as construction manager for BARC's new location at 225 North Main Street.
• AMLsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity business partner providing employment opportunities for BARC individuals through supported employment program.
• Home Depot in BristolsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity business partner providing employment opportunities for BARC individuals through supported employment program.
• Price Chopper (Bristol and Newington)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity business partner providing employment opportunities for BARC individuals through supported employment program.
• Bristol Housing Authority / Gaylord / Kennedy TowerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity business partner providing employment opportunities for BARC individuals through supported employment program.
• Sheridan WoodssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity business partner providing employment opportunities for BARC individuals through supported employment program.
• Komanetsky EstatessupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity business partner providing employment opportunities for BARC individuals through supported employment program.
• Ta Ta'ssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommunity business partner providing employment opportunities for BARC individuals through supported employment program.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Marrakech Inc. Connecticut-based nonprofit providing vocational training, employment placement, and day programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable mission, program mix (employment-first, community-based), and Connecticut operating geography.
• Sunrise Northeast: Waterbury, CT-based nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities, autism, and complex needs through residential, day, employment, and clinical services. Overlapping residential + day + employment service mix and Connecticut operating footprint.
• The Arc Connecticut: Statewide chapter of The Arc of the United States, supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy, family support, case management, and community-based programming. Same mission, complementary case-management/advocacy angle.
• Datahr (Data, Inc.): Bethel, CT-based nonprofit providing residential, day, vocational, and behavioral supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable I/DD service mix and Connecticut footprint.
• SARAH Inc. Connecticut nonprofit providing residential, vocational, day, and community-based supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism. Comparable service lines and funding model (state Medicaid/waiver + United Way + donations).
• Ability Beyond: Nonprofit serving people with disabilities across Connecticut and New York through residential, vocational, day, and behavioral health programs. Comparable scale, mission, and multi-site residential + employment model.
• Kennedy Center Inc. Trumbull, CT-based nonprofit serving people with developmental disabilities through residential, day, vocational, and recreation programs across Connecticut. Closely matches BARC's mix of residential homes, day programs, supported employment, and social enterprises.

Regional players

• LifeBridge Community Services: Bridgeport, CT-based human services nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities, mental health needs, and early childhood through residential, day, and family services. Similar Connecticut regional human services profile with comparable I/DD programming.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BristolAdultResourceCenter

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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