What Everas does

Everas Community Services, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey, founded in 1978 to serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Originally established as the New Jersey Association of the Deaf-Blind in response to the 1960s Congenital Rubella Syndrome epidemic, the organization rebranded as Everas in 2013 and now operates a multi-service portfolio: Residential Services (21 group homes and 2 supervised apartments across 10+ NJ counties serving ~101 adults), Employment Services (4 Our-Co adult day programs serving ~63 individuals plus social enterprises at VA Hospital East Orange, IRS Springfield, and Merck), Family Support Services (respite, caregiver training, behavioral support, case management), and Education and Outreach (professional consulting and training for other organizations).

The organization's technology footprint is administrative rather than product-driven: a HIPAA-compliant electronic health record system supports clinical documentation, and billing software manages the Medicaid fee-for-service transition. Service delivery is human-intensive, with all employees required to complete Basic American Sign Language I and II, plus Tactile Sign Language training for deaf-blind communication. The model combines government-funded service delivery with social enterprise revenue and an individual/corporate donation program (tiers ranging from 'Friend of Everas' up to $99 to 'Everas Innovator' at $1,000+).

Revenue is generated primarily through contracts with the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Division of Disability Services, supplemented by Ability One / National Industries for the Blind federal facility contracts (VA, IRS), social enterprise profits (with 75% of positions reserved for employees with disabilities), and tax-deductible donations. GTM is referral-driven through NJ state agencies, with no consumer-facing pricing.

Name

Everas

Legal name

Everas Community Services, Inc.

Website

https://everas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Everas Community Services is a New Jersey-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing residential, employment, family support, and education services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, funded primarily through state Medicaid contracts across 10+ NJ counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Individual and Family Services (6241), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Residential Special Education Programs (EDAKAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Residential group homes
• Supported employment programs
• Community living services
• Developmental disability care

Headquarters

HQ city

Somerset

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Grants and Contracts: Primary funding source through contracts with NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Developmental Disabilities, and Division of Disability Services. Funded through Medicaid fee-for-service and Community Care Waiver programs.
2. Individual and Corporate Donations: Tax-deductible charitable contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations. Donation tiers include Everas Innovator ($1000+), Benefactor ($500-$999), Supporter ($100-$499), and Friend (up to $99).
3. Social Enterprise Operations: Operating businesses including switchboard operations at VA Hospital, IRS mailroom services, and company stores. Profits are reinvested into agency mission. 75% of positions reserved for employees with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Everas Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides community-based residential, employment, family support, and education services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout New Jersey. Core programs include 24/7 residential group homes and supervised apartments, the Our-Co adult day program, social enterprise employment (switchboard, mailroom, and company store operations), in-home family support, and training/outreach. The organization is funded primarily through government contracts with NJ DHS, DDD, and DDS, supplemented by donations.

Product overview

Everas Community Services is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing innovative community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New Jersey. The organization operates a multi-service portfolio centered around four core programs: Residential Services (offering community living in group homes and supervised apartments across 10+ counties), Employment Services (including the Our-Co day program and Social Enterprise ventures such as Switchboard Operations, IRS Mailroom, and Company Stores), Family Support Services (providing behavioral management, access services, in-home respite, caregiver training, and case management), and Education and Outreach (offering training classes and professional consulting services). The organization was founded in 1978 and has grown from serving people with deaf-blindness to supporting individuals across a broad spectrum of disabilities and specialized needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Expanded from 2 to 24 residential programs and from 0 to 4 day service locations serving 63+ individuals
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 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

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NJ Department of Human ServicescoreOthersPrimary state funding agency for disability services. Everas receives government contracts and funding through DDD and other DHS divisions to provide community-based support services for people with disabilities throughout New Jersey.
• Merck & Co. Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness partnership operating a company store on Merck's Rahway campus. Store offers gifts, greeting cards, Merck logo items, stamps, and snacks. Provides employment for people with disabilities including individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• Division of Developmental Disabilities (NJ DDD)coreOthersState agency responsible for providing and funding services for adults with developmental disabilities. Everas works with DDD on transfer programs, fee-for-service transitions, and community inclusion initiatives.
• National Industries for the Blind/Ability OnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNIB enhances opportunities for economic and personal independence of people who are blind through employment. Everas operates Ability One designated programs including switchboard operations at VA Hospital, creating employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.
• Division of Disability Services (NJ DDS)coreOthersState division providing services and support for people with disabilities. Everas provides comprehensive support services coordinated through DDS programs.
• VA Hospital East OrangecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Affairs Medical Center where Everas operates Switchboard Operations Program. Telecommunication specialists employed are people who are blind or visually impaired. Program includes testing of Suicide and Crisis Hotline.
• NJ Department of Children and Family ServicesminorOthersState agency supporting children and families. Everas connects families with appropriate services and coordinates care through DCF programs.
• Service Source, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational disability services organization. Everas maintains affiliation and collaboration with Service Source for employment services and best practices.
• American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)minorOthersProfessional organization dedicated to promoting meaningful participation in society for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Everas maintains membership.
• NJ Association of Community Providers (NJACP)coreOthersState association supporting agencies providing services for people with IDD. Everas President Vicky Calabro serves as President of NJACP. Organization provides annual conferences, awards programs including Community STAR Awards, and advocacy.
• NJ Supportive Housing AssociationminorOthersState association promoting supportive housing for people with disabilities. Everas provides residential housing options and maintains membership.
• Somerset County Business PartnershipminorOthersLocal business organization in Somerset County. Everas participates as a member supporting community business connections.
• IRS - Springfield, NJcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal agency where Everas operates mailroom services. Employees include people with disabilities gaining employment experience in government facilities.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health: Large, multi-state nonprofit operating residential, educational, and behavioral health programs for individuals with IDD, autism, and emotional/behavioral disorders — broader incumbent with overlapping NJ services.
• Volunteers of America: National nonprofit with significant New Jersey presence operating residential, supportive housing, and disability services under government contracts — broader incumbent with comparable Medicaid-funded community service delivery.

Direct peers

• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National network of affiliates providing residential, day, and employment services to people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, including affiliates in New Jersey — direct peer in residential/day services and DDD-style contracting.
• Service Source: National nonprofit providing employment, community living, and technology services for people with disabilities; explicitly listed as an Everas partner — direct peer in disability employment services and Ability One–style contracts.
• AHRC New York City: Large nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and family support services for people with IDD, with similar group home and social enterprise models — direct peer in service portfolio and government funding mix.
• Elwyn: Pennsylvania-based nonprofit operating residential programs, day services, and employment supports for individuals with IDD and sensory impairments, with NJ-adjacent operations — direct peer in scope of services and state-contract funding model.
• YAI / National Young Adult Institute: Large nonprofit providing residential, day, employment, and family support services for people with IDD and behavioral health needs, with significant NJ presence — direct peer in service model and government-contract funding model.
• Merakey: National nonprofit operating residential, day, behavioral health, and employment services for people with IDD across multiple states, including New Jersey — direct peer in service breadth and Medicaid-funded community supports.
• Bancroft: New Jersey-headquartered nonprofit providing residential, day, and employment services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — a direct operational peer to Everas across group homes, day programs, and community-based supports.
• The Arc of New Jersey: Statewide nonprofit advocating for and providing services to people with IDD in New Jersey, including family support, residential, and case management — closely aligned with Everas' mission and NJ DDD/DDS contracting footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/everasnj
• Facebookfacebook.com/EverasCommunityServices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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