The Centers for Habilitation

What The Centers for Habilitation does

The Centers for Habilitation (TCH) is an Arizona-based nonprofit organization founded in 1967 and headquartered at 215 W. Lodge Drive, Tempe, employing between 501 and 1,000 staff. It delivers a comprehensive disability-services platform for adults with developmental and physical disabilities, organized into Home and Community Based Services, Day Programs (including the Unique Boutique crafts program), 24/7 Group Homes in Maricopa and Pima counties, Employment Services, an accessible transportation fleet logging over 75,000 trips annually, and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for transition-age youth aged 14-22 in Cochise, Graham, Pinal, and Santa Cruz counties via virtual delivery.

TCH's technology footprint is operational rather than product-software driven: a large accessible-vehicle transportation fleet, the for-profit-style ASDD Document Destruction division providing shredding services to state agencies and military facilities, and an e-commerce storefront for handcrafted items. Federal AbilityOne contracts anchor the employment and revenue model, with TCH operating food service, custodial, grounds maintenance, and total facility management at Davis Monthan AFB, Yuma MCAS, Luke AFB, Fort Huachuca, a California naval training base, and Western Area Power Administration, employing 130-200 individuals with disabilities across those sites.

Revenue mechanics are diversified across government contracts (DES/DDD, Vocational Rehabilitation, Ticket to Work), the AbilityOne federal program administered with channel partner SourceAmerica, charitable donations qualifying for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (up to $495 individual, $987 joint), ASDD commercial shredding revenue (100% reinvested in mission), and Unique Boutique retail sales priced between $5 and $25. The go-to-market is sales-led and referral-driven, with new clients acquired through DES/DDD and Vocational Rehabilitation and employment enclaves developed with corporate partners including GEODIS, Dave & Buster's, City of Tempe, Fry's, and Aramark. Jeff Bernick leads the organization as CEO (since 2018), with Jayashree Ganesan as CFO, Yvette Nellans as VP of AbilityOne Contracts, and a Board chaired by Cecilia Ashe of Landings Credit Union.

Name

The Centers for Habilitation

Legal name

The Centers for Habilitation

Website

https://tch-az.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

The Centers for Habilitation is an Arizona nonprofit, founded in 1967, that delivers residential, day, employment, transportation, and Pre-ETS services to adults with developmental and physical disabilities, supplemented by federal AbilityOne contracts and ASDD document destruction social enterprise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Benefits Counseling & Financial Literacy for Transition-Age Youth (EDAKANAJ)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Habilitation programs
• Supported employment services
• Group home services
• Vocational rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Tempe

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Government Contracts (AbilityOne): TCH operates federal AbilityOne contracts at military installations (Davis Monthan AFB, Yuma MCAS, Luke AFB, Ft. Huachuca) and Western Area Power Administration. This provides employment for 130-200 individuals with disabilities and generates revenue through government contracting.
2. Charitable Donations: TCH accepts charitable donations and qualifies for the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit (up to $495 individual, $987 joint). Donations support programs and projects improving lives of individuals with disabilities.
3. Government-Funded Services: Services funded through DES/DDD (Division of Developmental Disabilities), Vocational Rehabilitation, and Ticket to Work programs. Also available via private pay.
4. Social Enterprise - ASDD Document Destruction: ASDD is a for-profit data destruction division that employs adults with developmental disabilities. 100% of revenue supports TCH's mission.
5. Unique Boutique Retail: The Unique Boutique sells handcrafted items created by individuals with disabilities, generating revenue that continues the artists' work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Centers for Habilitation (TCH) is a nonprofit that delivers a comprehensive suite of disability services to adults and youth with developmental and physical disabilities in Arizona, including Home and Community Based Services, Day Programs, 24/7 Group Homes in Maricopa and Pima counties, Employment Services, accessible Transportation (75,000+ annual trips), and Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) for youth aged 14–22. The organization also runs social enterprises—ASDD Document Destruction and the Unique Boutique crafts program—and operates federal AbilityOne contracts at Arizona military installations, generating employment for 130–200 individuals with disabilities.

Product overview

The Centers for Habilitation (TCH) is a nonprofit organization providing a comprehensive suite of services for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Arizona. The organization operates a multi-service platform consisting of: Home and Community Based Services for in-home support; Day Programs offering social, recreational and educational activities; Group Homes providing 24/7 residential support in Maricopa and Pima counties; Employment Services including job training, work adjustment programs, and supported employment; Transportation Services operating a fleet of accessible vehicles for 75,000+ annual trips; and Pre-ETS workshops for youth transitioning from high school. TCH also operates social enterprises including the Unique Boutique (handcrafted art and home goods), the ASDD Document Destruction service, and AbilityOne federal contracts at military installations. These services are complemented by an e-commerce shop selling products created by supported individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unique Boutique: A collective of artists with unique abilities who collaboratively create home and garden decor for sale in the community, including banner bags, flower planters, and handcrafted items
• ASDD Document Destruction

Products and services

• Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Highly specialized assistance for individuals with disabilities who live in their own homes, with loved ones or in other settings. Services include goal setting, budgeting, meal preparation, daily living support, and community participation assistance.
• Day Programs Daily social, recreational and educational opportunities for adults with developmental and physical disabilities that broaden social horizons and increase independence.
• Group Homes Safe, secure and fulfilling living environments for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in Maricopa and Pima counties with 24/7 support.
• Employment Services Job training and employment services including disability-related employment services, work adjustment training, group supported employment, individual supported employment, and pathways to work programs.
• Transportation Services Accessible-vehicle transportation owned and operated by TCH, logging over 75,000 trips annually to day programs, medical appointments, job sites, and social activities.
• Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) Free workshops for individuals with disabilities aged 14-22 preparing for life after high school, covering job exploration counseling, work-based learning, post-secondary education counseling, workplace readiness skills, and self-advocacy instruction.
• Unique Boutique An artistic program where adults with disabilities create crafts and home/garden decor for sale, providing a sense of purpose, pride and personal responsibility. Products include banner bags, flower planters, and hand-painted wood crafts.
• ASDD Document Destruction Arizona's secure data destruction company and division of TCH that employs adults with developmental disabilities. Provides shredding services for state agencies, city governments, military facilities, school districts, hospitals, and businesses.
• AbilityOne Program Services Federal AbilityOne employment program providing food service, custodial, grounds maintenance, and total facility management services at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Yuma Marine Corps Air Station, Luke Air Force Base, Fort Huachuca, and a California naval training base.
• TCH Online Shop E-commerce platform selling handcrafted items created by individuals with disabilities, including banner bags, flower planters, wood crafts, and seasonal decor.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75,000+ annual transportation trips provided
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GEODIScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment enclave partner providing job training opportunities for individuals with disabilities at their facilities
• Dave & Buster'sminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment enclave partner providing job training and employment opportunities
• Silver Streak IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment enclave partner for supported individuals
• City of TempecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple partnerships including employment enclaves, banner bag upcycling program, and community support
• Vail School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership for Pre-ETS program coordination
• ASDD (Arizona Secure Data Destruction)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial enterprise division providing secure document destruction; 100% of revenue supports TCH mission; employs adults with disabilities
• Fry's Food StoresminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment enclave partner; also participates in Fry's Community Rewards Program (Org #MQ148)
• YWCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization
• Nourish PHXminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer enclave partner for community service activities (Desert Bells program)
• Friendship VillageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer enclave partner (Chicory program) providing community engagement opportunities
• Midwest Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer enclave partner (Desert Bells) for food bank operations volunteer work
• Women 4 Women TempeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer enclave partner for community volunteer activities
• Arizona DiamondbacksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for special events and appearances
• SRP (Salt River Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Jeff Kressaty is Manager of Land Information Services at SRP; community partnership
• Landings Credit UnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard Chair Cecilia Ashe is VP/COO of Landings Credit Union; community partnership
• Alera Group (Benefit Commerce Group)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNominated TCH for Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employer Awards
• Phoenix Business JournalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecognized TCH in Healthiest Employer Awards
• Tempe Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member connections; awarded 2022 Large Business of the Year; CFO Jayashree Ganesan serves on board
• K2 FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual fashion show participant celebrating community causes
• Higher Octave HealingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployment enclave partner
• AramarkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFood service partnership at Arizona State University through SourceAmerica
• SourceAmericacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational nonprofit that assists TCH in securing federal AbilityOne contracts; awarded Management Excellence Award to TCH
• Bridge ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity volunteer partner (Branch Calvary Chapel members) for activities with supported individuals
• First Citizens BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFunded adaptive sports opportunity (kayaking with High Country Adaptive Sports at Watson Lake)
• High Country Adaptive SportsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided adaptive kayaking experience for supported individuals

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RHA Health Services: National nonprofit providing behavioral health, intellectual/developmental disability, and substance use services including residential and supported employment. Comparable in multi-state disability services delivery and HCBS model.
• SourceAmerica: National nonprofit that designates agencies like TCH to operate AbilityOne federal contracts. Direct peer/partner relationship — TCH delivers AbilityOne services while SourceAmerica facilitates federal contract allocation; both serve the same supported-employment population.
• Mains'l Services: Nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and HCBS services to individuals with developmental disabilities across Arizona and other states. Direct comparable in service portfolio and Arizona DES/DDD contract structure.
• Dungarvin: National provider of residential and community supports for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable through group home and HCBS service model, though operating across more states than TCH.
• Marc Community Resources: Arizona-based nonprofit offering residential, day, employment, and behavioral health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct peer operating in the same Arizona counties and DES/DDD ecosystem as TCH.
• LifeStream Human Services: Arizona-based nonprofit providing group homes, day programs, employment services, and behavioral health to individuals with developmental disabilities. Direct comparable in geography (Arizona), service mix, and DES/DDD funding model.

Broad incumbents

• Bayada Home Health Care: Large home and community-based services provider offering personal care, home health, and disability supports. Comparable through the HCBS/home-based service delivery model, though operating more broadly across ages and acuity levels than TCH.
• Easterseals: National nonprofit providing disability and related services including employment, residential, and community-based supports. Directly comparable as a multi-service disability nonprofit with AbilityOne-equivalent contracts, although operating at far broader national scale than TCH's Arizona focus.
• Goodwill Industries International: Largest US nonprofit social enterprise operating retail stores and employment programs for people with disabilities and barriers. Comparable through its social enterprise model (ASDD-like revenue), workforce development mission, and AbilityOne participation, though vastly larger in scope.

Others

• DES/DDD (Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities): Arizona state agency that is TCH's largest funding source and referral channel. Not a competitor but a critical counterparty — comparable in that it shapes the regulatory and reimbursement framework within which all Arizona DD providers operate.

Market position

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TCHArizona
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tch9913
• Facebookfacebook.com/TCHArizona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tch---the-centers-for-habilitation
• Instagraminstagram.com/tcharizona

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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