At Home in Alexandria

What At Home in Alexandria does

At Home in Alexandria (AHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization serving adults aged 55+ in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded on April 15, 2011, it operates under the "village" model pioneered by Beacon Hill Village, providing a concierge-style service center through which members access volunteer-delivered practical support including transportation to appointments, errand running, technology assistance, light home maintenance, yard work, home organizing, companionship, medical advocacy, and phone check-ins. Its core products are two membership tiers — Full Membership ($695/year single, $990/year household) granting access to all practical services, and Associate Membership ($355/year single, $405/year household) granting access to social and educational programming only — supplemented by a subsidized Scholarship Membership at $100/year for seniors with annual gross income under $52,750, a monthly newsletter, a public Resource Library, and a calendar of 120+ annual social and educational events (walking clubs, book clubs, discussion groups, dining outings, guest-speaker series).

The underlying "technology" is a trained, background-checked volunteer network rather than a software platform. Member intake and requests are coordinated through a staffed office at 3139 Mt. Vernon Ave. (open 10am-2pm Monday-Friday) via phone (703-231-0824) and email, supported by a website (athomeinalexandria.org), active social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn, and ClubExpress-based member and volunteer login portals. The organization is led by Executive Director Jamie Ciesla with three full-time staff (Operations and Member Services Manager Tegan Cohen; Marketing and Membership Manager Veronica Ferris) and a volunteer Board of Directors (Chair Alan Dinsmore, Vice Chair Lisa Ramirez-Branum, Treasurer Jim Woolwine, Secretary Ray Biegun).

AHA's revenue model is dual-track: membership dues, which cover approximately 37% of operating expenses, plus tax-deductible donations and grants from individuals, foundations (Mason Hirst Foundation, Cloud Break Foundation), corporate sponsors organized into Ambassadors/Advocates/Allies tiers, and local home-care providers. The organization serves a single geography — approximately 85% of the city of Alexandria across 19 listed communities — and explicitly does not yet cover the western portion of the city. Its growth trajectory over 13 years has been measured through incremental program expansion (events, resource library, scholarship tier) and ecosystem partnerships rather than headcount, geographic, or revenue acceleration.

Name

At Home in Alexandria

Legal name

At Home in Alexandria

Website

https://athomeinalexandria.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

At Home in Alexandria (AHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit "village" organization that helps Alexandria, VA residents aged 55+ age in place by coordinating trained volunteers who deliver practical support services and 120+ annual social and educational events, funded primarily through annual membership dues and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Services / Aging-in-Place Community Support

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Senior support services
• Aging in place
• Village membership model
• Volunteer services
• Senior community engagement

Headquarters

HQ city

Alexandria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from full and associate members cover approximately 37% of operating expenses. Full membership ranges from $695-990/year and associate membership from $355-405/year.
2. Donations and Grants: The organization relies heavily on donations from individuals, foundations, and corporate sponsors. Donor tiers include Ambassadors, Advocates, and Allies. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with tax-deductible donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

At Home in Alexandria (AHA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership organization that delivers volunteer-provided, non-medical support services to Alexandrians aged 55+ so they can age in place. Its core paid offerings are two annual membership tiers: Full Membership ($695 single / $990 household) covering transportation, errands, technology help, light home maintenance, yard work, home organizing, vendor referrals, companionship, medical advocacy, phone check-ins, and social events; and Associate Membership ($355 single / $405 household) covering 120+ annual social and educational events only. A Scholarship tier ($100/year) is available for members with annual gross income under $52,750.

Product overview

At Home in Alexandria (AHA) is a member-driven nonprofit "village" organization providing a portfolio of services for Alexandrians aged 55+. The core offerings consist of two membership tiers: Full Membership ($695/year single, $990/year household) granting access to all practical support services including transportation, errand running, technology assistance, light home maintenance, yard work, home organizing, and social events; and Associate Membership ($355/year single, $405/year household) offering access to social and educational activities only. Supporting offerings include a Resource Library (books, handouts, articles, videos on topics like caregiving, fall prevention, grief, and technology for seniors), a monthly newsletter, and an events calendar featuring 120+ annual activities including book clubs, discussion groups, dining events, and fitness classes (yoga, chair yoga). The organization operates as a volunteer-based service model rather than a technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Membership Annual subscription for adults 55+ in Alexandria, VA providing access to all AHA services: transportation, errand running, technology help, light home maintenance, yard work, home organizing, vendor referrals, companionship, medical advocacy, phone check-ins, and participation in 120+ social and educational events. Priced at $695/year (Single) or $990/year (Household).
• Associate Membership Annual subscription for adults 55+ in Alexandria, VA granting access to AHA's 120+ social and educational events (walking clubs, book clubs, dining groups, current-events discussions, special interest groups, guest-speaker programs) without the practical support services of Full Membership. Priced at $355/year (Single) or $405/year (Household), with all but $50 tax-deductible.
• Scholarship Membership Subsidized annual membership priced at $100/year for Alexandria residents aged 55+ with annual gross income under $52,750. AHA covers the remainder of the membership fee through supporter funding, granting access to the same Full Membership benefits.
• Events and Activities Program A coordinated program of more than 120 social and educational events each year for AHA members, including walking and cycling clubs, game days, book clubs, current-events discussion groups, restaurant outings, happy hours, and specialty programs such as "Conversations With..." featuring guest speakers. Accessible to Full and Associate Members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120+ social and educational events per year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Assisting HandsminorOthersHome care service provider listed as an AHA Ambassador-level donor. May provide referrals or collaborate on serving shared clients.
• Goodwin Living at HomeminorOthersListed as an AHA Advocate-level donor. Home care and aging services provider that supports AHA financially and may have referral relationships.
• Comfort KeepersminorOthersIn-home care provider listed as an AHA Advocate-level donor. May provide service referrals or collaborate on client care.
• Synergy Home CareminorOthersHome care services provider listed as an AHA Ally-level donor supporting the organization's mission.
• Griswold Home CareminorOthersHome care provider listed as an AHA Ally-level donor supporting AHA's community mission.
• Senior Services of AlexandriaminorOthersLocal organization committed to making Alexandria a great place to 'age in community.' AHA collaborates with this organization as part of the broader aging services network.
• City of Alexandria Dept. of Aging and Adult ServicesminorOthersCity government department that AHA works with as part of Alexandria's aging services ecosystem.
• City of Alexandria Commission on AgingminorOthersCity advisory commission that AHA collaborates with as part of Alexandria's aging services network.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Arlington Neighborhood Village: Arlington, VA village organization providing aging-in-place support services to older adults. Geographically adjacent to Alexandria with overlapping donor ecosystems and target demographic.
• Dupont Circle Village: DC metro village serving older adults with community-based practical and social services, operating an identical village model to AHA in a neighboring DC neighborhood.
• Chevy Chase at Home: Maryland-based village serving older adults in the Chevy Chase/DC area with similar volunteer-driven service offerings and annual membership tiers.
• Beacon Hill Village: Boston-based village that founded the village-to-village movement in 2002. Operates essentially the same membership model with volunteer services for aging-in-place seniors; AHA's organizational inspiration.
• Mount Vernon at Home: Local Virginia village organization providing aging-in-place services in the Mount Vernon area. Closely comparable village service model and regional footprint to AHA.
• Cleveland Park Village: DC metro village offering transportation, social events, and practical support to senior members. Same volunteer-driven model and 55+ target demographic as AHA.
• Capitol Hill Village: Washington DC village serving adults 50+ with the same membership-based practical support, social events, and volunteer-driven service model. Same urban geography and overlapping donor pool as AHA.

Emerging players

• Village to Village Network: National membership network supporting the village movement with 300+ member villages. Not a direct competitor, but sets standards, provides training, and enables AHA's model to scale.

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Keepers: National in-home care services franchise offering companionship, transportation, and personal care to seniors. An existing AHA donor/partner that represents the commercial alternative to AHA's volunteer model.
• National Council on Aging: National nonprofit advocacy and service organization supporting older adults across health, economic, and community dimensions. Operates broadly across the same aging-in-place space as AHA.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/athomeinalexandria.org
• YouTubeinstagram.com/athomeinalexandria
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/at-home-in-alexandria

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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