What Leezas Care Connection does

Leeza's Care Connection is a U.S. nonprofit organization that provides free support services to family caregivers of people living with chronic illness, dementia, Alzheimer's disease, and aging-related conditions. Operated as a signature program of the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity, the organization delivers its services through three physical care centers \u2014 in Columbia, South Carolina (opened 2016), Burbank, California (2022), and Dallas, Texas (2022, co-located at Forefront Living) \u2014 supplemented by virtual programming available nationwide. The intended customers are family caregivers of any age, geography, or income, and all services are provided at no charge.

The organization's core product is an integrated caregiver support portfolio rather than a technology platform: Care Caf\u00e9 (support groups, wellness activities, educational workshops, community events), Care Crew (volunteer peer-support matching with HUGS-trained partners), Caregiver Consultations (one-on-one guidance and care-plan support), and Respite Care programs (Silver Lining Club in SC, Red Carpet Respite in CA). Supporting products include the HUGS volunteer training program, a downloadable Caregiver Toolbox, an upcoming Caregiver Academy, a curated Caregiver Resource List, location-segmented newsletters, and special community events such as the Senior Prom. No proprietary technology platform, mobile app, or AI/ML system is disclosed.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. As a 501(c)(3), the organization depends on tax-deductible contributions from individuals, corporate sponsors, and foundations (including the Annenberg Foundation, Aflac, Providence, and Lexington Medical Center). All services are free to caregivers; the organization does not bill users, insurers, or health systems. Distribution combines direct-to-consumer in-person services at three centers with self-serve virtual programming, and marketing is led by organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), location-segmented email, and founder-driven earned media, amplified by a Champions Council that includes Maria Shriver of the Women's Alzheimer's Movement.

Name

Leezas Care Connection

Legal name

Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation

Website

https://leezascareconnection.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Leeza's Care Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free support programs \u2014 support groups, respite care, peer matching, and consultations \u2014 to family caregivers of people with chronic illness, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, via three U.S. care centers and national virtual programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Caregiver Support Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Social Assistance (624)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Family Caregiver Coaching, Education & Support (HSABAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dementia Companion & Engagement Care (HSABAEAA), Conversation, Cognitive Stimulation & Activity Facilitation (HSABAAAB), Caregiver Support & Education Programs (Center-Based) (HSABANAN), Dementia & Alzheimer’s Respite Care (HSABAGAF)

Keywords

• Caregiver support services
• Respite care programs
• Family caregiver resources
• Peer support groups
• Nonprofit caregiver assistance

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Leeza's Care Connection relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations to fund free caregiver support services.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: The organization receives support from foundations including the Annenberg Foundation and corporate sponsors to fund operations and programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Leeza's Care Connection is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free caregiver support services to families coping with chronic illness, dementia, Alzheimer's, and aging-related conditions. Core offerings include in-person and virtual support groups (Care Café), one-on-one caregiver consultations, volunteer peer matching (Care Crew), respite care programs (Silver Lining Club, Red Carpet Respite), wellness activities, and HUGS volunteer training. Services are delivered through three physical centers in South Carolina, California, and Texas, plus national virtual programming.

Product overview

Leeza's Care Connection is a nonprofit caregiver support organization offering a unified portfolio of free programs and services. The core offerings include Care Café (support groups, wellness activities, and community events), Care Crew (volunteer peer support matching), Respite Care services (Silver Lining Club, Red Carpet Respite), and Caregiver Consultations. Supporting resources include the Caregiver Toolbox, Caregiver Academy, HUGS Training program, and a curated Caregiver Resource List. Programs are delivered both in-person at physical centers (South Carolina, California, Texas) and virtually, with location-specific newsletter programs for ongoing communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Care Crew: Volunteer support program connecting caregivers with trained volunteers for peer support
• HUGS (Helping U Grow Strong)
• Silver Lining Club
• Red Carpet Respite
• Caregiver Academy

Products and services

• Caregiver Support Programs
• Care Café
• Caregiver Consultations
• Care Crew
• Respite Care Programs
• Wellness Activities
• Group HUGS
• HUGS Training
• Newsletter Programs
• Senior Prom

Quantifiable outcome

• Free support services available to caregivers regardless of location or financial means

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major, supporting, flagship and core.

• ProvidencemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvidence is listed among supporters providing partnership for caregiver support services.
• Lexington Medical CentersupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal healthcare partner supporting caregiver programs in South Carolina.
• Women's Alzheimer's Movement (WAM)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by Maria Shriver, WAM focuses on Alzheimer's research and advocacy. Maria Shriver serves on the Champions Council. The organizations share missions around caregiver support and Alzheimer's awareness.
• Leeza Gibbons Memory FoundationflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeeza's Care Connection is a signature program of the Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. The Foundation provides organizational oversight and strategic direction.
• Forefront LivingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Texas Center is co-located at Forefront Living facility at 12467 Merit Drive, Dallas, TX 75251, providing integrated caregiver support services.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers: National nonprofit founded by a former First Lady focused on caregiver support, respite, training, and advocacy — analogous celebrity/founder-led model, comparable caregiver support portfolio, and similar advocacy-driven mission.
• Family Caregiver Alliance: Established 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing direct caregiver support services, education, care planning, respite navigation, and advocacy for family caregivers of persons with chronic illness — directly comparable mission, free service model, and similar caregiver-targeted programming.
• Dementia Action Alliance: Nonprofit providing direct support, education, and advocacy for people living with dementia and their care partners — closely comparable peer mission centered on dementia caregiver and patient empowerment with peer-support programming.

Broad incumbents

• BrightFocus Foundation: National nonprofit funding Alzheimer's, macular degeneration, and glaucoma research while also providing caregiver education resources — overlaps mission space and competes for foundation donor dollars in the same Alzheimer's/caregiving market.
• Alzheimer's Association: The largest US nonprofit serving Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers, offering 24/7 helpline, support groups, education, and care consultation — massive scale and incumbent reach, but a much broader research-advocacy portfolio rather than a focused caregiver support mission.
• AARP Family Caregiving: Major advocacy organization with a sizable family caregiving program offering free guides, community resources, and policy advocacy — broader member-based umbrella than LCC, but directly competes for caregiver mindshare and donor attention.

Others

• National Alliance for Caregiving: Nonprofit advocacy and research organization focused on family caregiving policy and awareness — adjacent ecosystem participant that informs donor and policy environment for caregiver-serving nonprofits like LCC.

Emerging players

• Hilarity for Charity: Smaller, younger nonprofit focused on Alzheimer's caregiver support and brain health education, co-founded by celebrity — comparable celebrity-amplified model, smaller scale, and overlapping Alzheimer's caregiver mission.
• UsAgainstAlzheimer's: Advocacy-driven nonprofit focused on Alzheimer's research, policy, and caregiver support — overlapping Alzheimer's caregiver mission and similar advocacy-plus-support operating model, though with greater national policy orientation.

Regional players

• WellMed Charitable Foundation: Nonprofit affiliated with WellMed Medical Group providing free caregiver respite, education, and support programs across Texas and select southern states — directly comparable respite programming (Caregiver SOS) and similar senior-focused nonprofit structure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjNbJM76hXITrprkx2Rl_pA
• Facebookfacebook.com/leezascareconnection
• Instagraminstagram.com/leezascareconnection
• Xx.com/leezascarecafe

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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