The PLUS Company

What The PLUS Company does

The PLUS Company is a nonprofit organization established in 1972 and incorporated in 1978, headquartered at 19 Chestnut Street in Nashua, New Hampshire. It serves over 400 adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries across Southern New Hampshire and the Greater Merrimack Valley in Massachusetts, operating from four office locations (Nashua, Lowell, Tewksbury, Lawrence). The organization delivers five core service lines: Customized Community Services (life skills, social opportunities, community access, education, and employment training), Residential Services (staffed residences, Enhanced Family Care, staffed apartments, and companion programs with 24/7 on-call support), Employment Services (career assessment, job development, on-the-job support, and Project SEARCH at St. Joseph Hospital since 2008), Education and Enrichment (over 60 Adult Education and Enrichment classes monthly spanning art, health, financial literacy, cooking, music therapy, and life skills), and Health and Wellness (two registered nurses, mental health clinician consultations, behavior plan development). Specialized programs include Project SEARCH, the award-winning STRIDE sector-based training with Lowell General Hospital/Sodexo, a Retail Training Program with Marshalls/TJ Maxx, a DOL-registered DSP Apprenticeship Program, and an On Demand Temporary Services staffing line.

The organization is fundamentally a direct human-services delivery operation rather than a technology company; no proprietary platforms, software products, APIs, or AI/ML capabilities are disclosed, and the "core technology" field is listed as "Not disclosed." Its business model is funded through a tripartite revenue structure: state government contracts for disability services (the primary revenue channel for residential, employment, and community-based services under NH and MA HCBS waiver programs), foundation and corporate grants (including a documented $250,000 Flatley Foundation grant in 2021), and donations and fundraising events (including the annual Silent Auction and Dinner Dance, which typically exceeds $100,000, and the annual Wild Irish Breakfast). Go-to-market is direct service delivery with a sales-led motion, drawing clients from state disability services system referrals and self-referrals across the two-state service area.

The organization's competitive position rests on a 50+ year operating history, multi-state licensure (including 67 certified residential programs, 4 licensed staffed homes, and 60+ Enhanced Family Care providers), a deep employer partnership ecosystem (St. Joseph Hospital, Dartmouth-Hitchcock, Home Depot, Market Basket, Worthen Industries, Stackry LLC, Marshalls/TJ Maxx, Lowell General/Sodexo, Moulton's Market, Jake's Old Fashioned Ice Cream), and academic and community partnerships (Rivier University Campus-Based Enrichment Program, Currier Art Institute, Beaver Brook, YMCA, Nashua Community College, Hudson Community Church). The PLUS Company of Massachusetts operates as a wholly-owned regional subsidiary handling Massachusetts-based programming.

Name

The PLUS Company

Legal name

The PLUS Company, Inc.

Website

https://pluscompany.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The PLUS Company is a nonprofit organization founded in 1972 that serves over 400 adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries in Southern New Hampshire and Greater Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts, through residential, employment, educational, and community-based services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Human Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Supported employment
• Residential services
• Adult education enrichment
• Community integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Nashua

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations, including the annual Silent Auction and Dinner Dance event that typically raises over $100,000, and the Wild Irish Breakfast fundraising event.
2. Grants: Funding from foundations such as the Flatley Foundation ($250,000 grant received). Grants fund Adult Education and Enrichment programs.
3. Government Contracts: Revenue from state disability services systems for providing residential, employment, and community-based services to adults with disabilities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The PLUS Company delivers customized disability services to more than 400 adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries across Southern New Hampshire and Greater Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts. Its core offerings span five service lines — Customized Community Services, Residential Services, Employment Services, Education & Enrichment (over 60 monthly adult classes), and Health and Wellness — supplemented by specialized programs such as Project SEARCH hospital internships, On Demand Temporary Services, sector-based training in healthcare and retail, and a registered DSP Apprenticeship Program. Most services are funded through state contracts, grants, and donations and are provided at no or minimal direct cost to clients.

Product overview

The PLUS Company offers a comprehensive suite of disability services organized into five core service lines: Customized Community Services (life skills, social support, community access), Residential Services (staffed homes, family care, apartments), Employment Services (job development, career training, supported employment), Education & Enrichment (60+ monthly adult education classes), and Health and Wellness (nursing, mental health, behavior support). The organization also delivers specialized programs including Project SEARCH (10-month hospital internship program), On Demand Temporary Services (staffing), Sector-Based Training (healthcare and retail), and a Registered DSP Apprenticeship Program. Services operate across Southern New Hampshire and Massachusetts regions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Customized Community Services Individualized community-based programming for adults with disabilities covering life skills, social opportunities, community access, education and enrichment activities, employment training and vocational support. Delivered as hourly or full-day programs through Customized Home and Community Support pillars. Intended for adults with developmental disabilities and acquired brain injuries in Southern NH and Greater Merrimack Valley MA.
• Residential Services Living-situation support including staffed residences, Enhanced Family Care, staffed apartments, and companion/roommate programs. Provides 24-hour on-call services, medication administration, appointment coordination, and clinical supports for more than 93 individuals served across four licensed homes-certified staffed homes.
• Employment Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves over 400 adults with disabilities in Southern New Hampshire and Greater Merrimack Valley, Massachusetts
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)coreOthers · 1 January 2022The PLUS Company became a member organization in 2022, demonstrating commitment to Direct Support Professionals. Membership provides access to training resources, certification programs, webinars, and professional development opportunities for staff.
• St. Joseph HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Host site for Project SEARCH employment training program since 2008. The 10-month program combines classroom instruction with internships in various hospital departments including Environmental Services, Materials Management, EKG, Mail Room, Food Services, and Transport. The program has produced numerous successful employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
• Lowell General Hospital/Sodexo (STRIDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAward-winning sector-based training program (STRIDE) providing healthcare employment skills training. Interns gain experience in various occupational rotations within the hospital while receiving classroom instruction and developing transferable skills for careers in healthcare.
• Marshalls/TJ MaxxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail Training Program partnership operating in Nashua, NH and Tewksbury, MA. The program provides real-world retail experience through classroom instruction and on-the-job training, preparing interns for careers in retail with coverage of terminology, stocking, customer service, loss prevention, and safety procedures.
• Rivier UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrong partnership allowing clients to learn and experience life on a college campus through the Campus-Based Enrichment Program (CBEP). Rivier students completing service-learning projects teach classes to PLUS Company clients on topics such as Virtual Vacations, Animal Work, Sports Rules, and Health and Wellness. The program has been running for 8+ years.
• Currier Art InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt program partnership providing enrichment opportunities for clients through classes and creative activities.
• Dartmouth-HitchcockminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities seeking employment in the healthcare sector.
• Home DepotminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetail employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Market BasketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery retail employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Hudson Community ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Hudson Community Thrift Shop located at 19 Central Street in Hudson. The shop is open Monday-Friday and provides clients with opportunities to learn retail skills. 100% of proceeds are split between The PLUS Company and the Hudson Community Church.
• YMCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity program partner providing fitness activities including aquafit classes for PLUS Company clients at local YMCA locations.
• Worthen IndustriesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerManufacturing employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Stackry LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Moulton's MarketminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGrocery retail employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• Jake's Old Fashioned Ice CreamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood service employment partner providing job placement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
• TD BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMusic Hour sponsorship supporting music therapy and enrichment programs for clients.
• Beaver BrookminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNature education partnership providing outdoor learning experiences for clients at Beaver Brook nature center.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Easterseals New Hampshire: Affiliate of the Easterseals national network serving individuals with disabilities across New Hampshire, including residential, employment, and community-based services. Highly comparable given overlapping service lines and shared regional geography.
• Seven Hills Foundation: Massachusetts-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, vocational, and clinical services to children and adults with disabilities. Comparable in mission, multi-service structure, and adult-focused residential and employment programs.
• The Arc of New Hampshire: State chapter of The Arc national network serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in New Hampshire with residential, employment, and family support services. Directly comparable on geography, population, and service model.
• Crotched Mountain Foundation: New Hampshire-based nonprofit providing residential, educational, and community-based services for children and adults with disabilities and acquired brain injuries. Comparable on geography and the combined developmental disability/acquired brain injury population served.
• Gateways Community Services: New Hampshire-based nonprofit providing case management, residential, employment, and community-based supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable scope of services and geographic overlap; its CEO serves on PLUS Company's board.
• LifeStream (formerly Center for Human Development affiliate): Massachusetts and Rhode Island nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through residential, day, and employment services. Comparable adult-focused disability services portfolio in a neighboring region.
• Ability Beyond: Connecticut-based nonprofit providing residential, vocational, behavioral health, and community living services for people with disabilities. Comparable comprehensive service model across residential, employment, and community supports.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National advocacy and service network for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with hundreds of local chapters delivering residential, employment, and educational supports. Comparable population and service lines at much larger scale.
• Bay Cove Human Services: Massachusetts-based human services nonprofit providing residential, vocational, behavioral health, and community-based services for individuals with developmental disabilities and other complex needs. Comparable population and service breadth with a broader portfolio.
• Easterseals (National): National nonprofit network providing disability and community-based services including employment, residential, and adult day services across all 50 states. Comparable mission and service categories at far greater scale and brand reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/the_plus_company
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-plus-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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