Molly's Angels

What Molly's Angels does

Molly's Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1999 in Napa, California, by Marlene (Molly) Banz to support older adults. Headquartered at 433 Soscol Avenue, Napa, it employs a small staff of 7 alongside a network of more than 100 active volunteers and operates exclusively in Napa and Solano Counties. The organization's mission is to enable older adults aged 60+ to remain independent, connected, and healthy in their communities through access to transportation, social engagement, food resources, and advocacy.

The service portfolio comprises six interconnected programs: free non-emergency medical transportation (volunteer drivers); the Angels Express door-to-door van service to grocery stores, farmers markets, shopping centers, and senior centers; Care Calls (weekly 30-minute telephone reassurance calls and birthday/holiday greetings); the state-certified Napa Long Term Care Ombudsman program serving 2,000+ facility residents; Resources & Referrals through a regional partner network; and Additional Services including emergency grocery/pharmacy delivery, mental health screenings (Geriatric Depression Scale, UCLA Loneliness Scale), and the bimonthly 'Senior Moments' radio show on KVYN. There is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on volunteer coordination, phone intake, and a basic online donation portal.

The business model is a nonprofit, donation- and grant-funded operating model. All services are provided free to eligible older adults. Revenue streams include individual donations, two annual giving campaigns amplified by Napa Valley Give! Guide, event sponsorships (Golf Tournament $1,000-$10,000 tiers, Holiday Meal $5,000, Senior Moments $8,000), planned giving/bequests, and government contracts as a contracted agency under the Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (Older Americans Act). GTM is community-led and event-driven, relying on farmers market outreach, partner referrals, and recurring fundraising events rather than paid marketing.

Name

Molly's Angels

Legal name

Molly's Angels

Website

https://mollysangels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Molly's Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Napa, California, founded in 1999, that delivers free transportation, care calls, long-term care advocacy, and resource referrals to older adults aged 60+ in Napa and Solano Counties using a 7-person staff and 100+ volunteers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Crisis Intervention & Emergency Planning/Response Coordination (HSABAIAN)

Keywords

• Senior transportation services
• Aging community support
• Non-emergency medical rides
• Long-term care advocacy
• Social isolation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Napa

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, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting older adult services; online donation portal available through donorperfect.net
2. Annual Fundraising Campaigns: Two major campaigns annually: Spring campaign and Year End Campaign amplified by Napa Valley Give! Guide
3. Event Sponsorships: Golf Tournament ($1,000-$10,000), Crab Feed, Holiday Meal Sponsor ($5,000), Senior Moments Sponsor ($8,000)
4. Planned Giving: Bequests through wills or living trusts including cash, securities, real property, or percentage of estate
5. Government Contracts: Contracted agency under Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging (AAA), governed by Older Americans Act mandates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Molly's Angels is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free transportation, social connection, advocacy, and resource referral services to older adults aged 60+ in Napa and Solano Counties. Core programs include volunteer-driven non-emergency medical rides, the Angels Express van service, weekly Care Calls, Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocacy, and emergency grocery/pharmacy delivery. All services are delivered at no cost to qualifying older adults through a staff of 7 and 100+ volunteers.

Product overview

Molly's Angels operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of interconnected social support programs for older adults in Napa and Solano Counties. The core offerings include Transportation (free medical appointment rides), Door-to-Door Van Service (Angels Express), Care Calls (weekly telephone reassurance), Napa Long Term Care Ombudsman advocacy, Resources and Referrals, and Additional Services (emergency grocery/pharmacy delivery, mental health screenings, birthday cards, radio show). Programs operate collaboratively to address social isolation, food insecurity, transportation barriers, and access to healthcare for seniors aged 60+.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Angels Express: A free door-to-door van service designed specifically for Napa County older adults serving destinations such as grocery stores, farmers markets, shopping centers, libraries, and senior centers.

Products and services

• Transportation Free rides for ambulatory older adults aged 60+ in Napa County to non-emergency medical appointments using volunteer drivers' personal vehicles. Operates Monday through Friday 9am-4pm with at least one week's notice required.
• Door-to-Door Van Service (Angels Express) Free door-to-door van service for Napa County older adults providing regularly scheduled morning and afternoon trips to high-priority destinations including grocery stores, farmers markets, shopping centers, library, and senior center.
• Care Calls Napa & Solano Telephone reassurance program providing weekly 30-minute friendly phone calls, birthday and holiday greetings, and personalized reminders to combat social isolation and depression among older adults in Napa and Solano counties.
• Napa Long Term Care Ombudsman State-certified advocacy program for 2,000+ residents in all long-term care and skilled nursing facilities in Napa County, protecting residents' rights and addressing complaints.
• Resources and Referrals Connects older adults to a network of providers offering food security, housing, transportation, mental health support, and other essential services throughout Napa and Solano County.
• Additional Services Includes emergency grocery and pharmacy delivery (two orders as needed), mental health screenings using Geriatric Depression Scale and UCLA Loneliness Scale, birthday cards and phone calls, and the Senior Moments radio show on KVYN.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,584 free rides provided to older adults in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Disability Services & Legal Center (DSLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partner in Connections Napa County ADRC (Aging & Disability Resource Connection) initiative, providing coordinated point of entry for aging and disability resources.
• Napa/Solano Area Agency on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partner in ADRC initiative and contracted agency under Older Americans Act. Governs mandates for aging services in Planning and Service Area.
• Providence Community Health Napa ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partner in Connections Napa County ADRC, formerly Collabria Care, providing healthcare and community health services.
• Napa Valley Transportation Authority (VineGo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNavigation and enrollment assistance for older adults to access VineGo paratransit program for disabled transportation.
• KVYN The VineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRadio station partner for Senior Moments show, airing 1st and 3rd Wednesday of month at 4:15pm.
• Downtown Joe'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides warm holiday meals for Holiday Meal Program serving 300+ seniors annually.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• On Lok Lifeways: Bay Area PACE program providing comprehensive medical and social services to seniors. Comparable in integrated care coordination though more clinically intensive; represents a more institutionalized model of the same mission.
• GoGoGrandparent: Tech-enabled service providing on-demand transportation and assistance to seniors without smartphones. Represents an emerging technology-enabled model of the same transportation-for-seniors pain point Molly's Angels addresses.

Direct peers

• ElderHelp of San Diego: Regional nonprofit providing transportation, companionship, and advocacy for seniors, with a volunteer-driven service model highly analogous to Molly's Angels' Care Calls and transportation programs.
• Institute on Aging: San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit offering comprehensive services for older adults including care management, in-home support, and adult day programs. Closely mirrors Molly's Angels' multi-program approach to community-based aging services.
• Visiting Angels Napa Valley: Operates in the same Napa Valley geography providing in-home senior care, transportation, and companionship. While for-profit, directly comparable in service offerings targeting the 60+ demographic.
• Meals on Wheels of Napa County: Operates in the same Napa County service area providing free nutrition and social support to homebound seniors. Directly comparable community-based nonprofit model addressing transportation, isolation, and food insecurity for the 60+ population.

Broad incumbents

• AARP Foundation: National nonprofit serving older Americans with programs addressing food insecurity, isolation, and caregiver support. Operates at vastly greater scale but addresses overlapping aging-services challenges.
• Napa/Solano Area Agency on Aging: Governmental aging-services authority that contracts with Molly's Angels under the Older Americans Act. Operates as both a strategic partner and broader incumbent setting funding mandates and service priorities across the region.

Regional players

• Family Caregiver Alliance: Bay Area-based nonprofit providing caregiver support, education, and care navigation for families of older adults. Comparable in mission focus on family/caregiver coordination though operating at broader Bay Area scale.

Others

• Covenant Care: Provides non-emergency medical transportation services, partially overlapping with Molly's Angels' medical appointment ride program. Adjacent commercial operator rather than direct nonprofit peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/molly-s-angels-of-napa-valley

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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