UR Community Cares

Name

UR Community Cares

Legal name

UR Community Cares Inc.

Website

https://urcommunitycares.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Companionship & Social Engagement Visits (HSABAAAA), Recreational Outings, Community Participation & Mobility Support (Non-Clinical) (HSABAAAI), Technology Assistance & Digital Support for Seniors (HSABAAAH)

Keywords

• Volunteer matching services
• Senior support programs
• Disability assistance services
• Digital literacy training
• Assistive technology resources

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Individual donors contribute through online platforms (Give Lively, PayPal), mobile apps (Cash App, Venmo), and mailed checks to support the organization's programs and operations.
2. Grant Funding: The organization receives grant funding from foundations and government programs including Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, Community Foundation of Greater New Haven, AARP CT Livable Communities, CVS Health Foundation, Dime Bank Foundation, and municipal grants.
3. Fundraising Events: The organization hosts fundraising events such as the annual Graffiti Battle and other community events to generate revenue and awareness.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

UR Community Cares operates a digital volunteer-matching platform (Neighbors Helping Neighbors) that connects older adults aged 70+ and adults with disabilities aged 18+ with background-checked local volunteers who provide free at-home non-medical support including companionship, technology assistance, errands, transportation, and household help. The organization supplements this matching service with specialized programs covering digital literacy education, assistive technology demonstrations for vision and hearing impairments, recreational cycling for older and disabled adults, and condition-specific support groups across Connecticut.

Product overview

UR Community Cares operates as a community-based nonprofit organization that connects compassionate volunteers with older adults and people with disabilities who need support. The organization offers a platform-plus-programs architecture centered around the Neighbors Helping Neighbors volunteer matching program, supported by specialized service modules including the UR Community Tech Center (digital literacy education), UR Vision Resources (assistive technology and vision support), UR Hearing Resources (hearing impairment support), and Cycling Without Age Manchester (recreational cycling). Additional programs include support groups for Parkinson's disease, blind and low vision individuals, community television programming, and an annual Graffiti Battle fundraiser. All programs work together to help Connecticut residents remain independent, engaged, and connected while reducing loneliness and social isolation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Digital platform connecting volunteers with community members (age 70+ or 18+ with disabilities) who need free at-home support for errands, companionship, technology help, gardening, and transportation.
• UR Community Tech Center
• Cycling Without Age Manchester
• UR Vision Station
• Manchester Blind & Low Vision Support Group
• Manchester Parkinson's Social Group
• UR Hearing Resources

Products and services

• Neighbors Helping Neighbors Volunteer matching program that connects compassionate background-checked volunteers with older adults (70+) and adults with disabilities (18+) who need free at-home non-medical support, including errands, companionship, technology help, gardening, and transportation.
• UR Community Tech Center First licensed Senior Planet program in Connecticut providing free digital literacy education and one-on-one tech support for older adults and people with disabilities, covering device usage, online safety, health apps, and AI tools.
• UR Vision Resources Comprehensive vision support program featuring the UR Vision Station with 50+ assistive devices for demonstration, free beginner Braille classes, and a Directory of Low Vision and Blind Services distributed in large print, link, or flash drive formats.
• UR Hearing Resources Program supporting older adults and individuals who are deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing, providing resources, education, workshops, technology demonstrations, and community discussions to improve communication and reduce isolation.
• Cycling Without Age Manchester Free recreational e-bike rickshaw rides provided to older and disabled adults at parks and community events, operating from April through November weather permitting.
• Manchester Blind & Low Vision Support Group Monthly support group meeting on the first Tuesday to discuss challenges and resources related to vision loss, facilitated by Kristen Dockendorff and Michelle Puzzo.
• Manchester Parkinson's Social Group Monthly support group for individuals coping with Parkinson's disease, featuring guest speakers and professional presentations on treatment options and management strategies.
• Directory of Blind and Vision Impaired Services Resource directory covering apps, local Connecticut resources, support groups, and education on blindness, available in large print (English and Spanish), online link, and flash drive formats.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1000+ volunteers connected with community members
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Town of ManchestercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Partnership with Town of Manchester to open UR Community Tech Center at Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center. Town provides facility and ongoing support for programming serving older and disabled residents.
• Senior Planet / AARPcoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Licensed Senior Planet program in Connecticut - the first in the state. Organization uses Senior Planet curriculum and training classes for technology education for seniors.
• Town of Manchester Recreation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Cycling Without Age Manchester program. Town Recreation Department provides access to Charter Oak Park facilities and bike gear shop space for the program.
• Helen Keller National CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Human Guide Training workshops and educational programming on supporting individuals who are blind or have low vision.
• National Federation of the Blind, Hartford ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with local NFB chapter for vision resources and advocacy. Melissa Thompson, chapter President, has featured UR Community Cares programs.
• Hearing Loss Association of America - Eastern Connecticut ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for UR Hearing Resources program bringing awareness and resources to deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing communities.
• Connecticut Association of the DeafcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with CAD President Luisa Gasco-Soboleski for UR Hearing Resources community discussions and advocacy.
• Cox Community TVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Cox Communications for community TV production. UR Community Reach programs are broadcast on Cox Public Access Channel 15 in Manchester.
• Valley Shore Community TVminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Valley Shore Community TV in Westbrook for broadcasting UR Community Cares TV programs.
• Manchester High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Manchester High School for career learning opportunities and student volunteer engagement.
• Stonington Commission on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to expand Neighbors Helping Neighbors program in Stonington, fostering supportive community connections for seniors.
• Goodwin UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternship program hosting Human Services students for experiential learning opportunities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Council on Aging: National advocacy and service organization for older adults, providing programs on healthy aging, economic security, and community-based supports. Shares UR Community Cares' nonprofit elder-services focus but at a national scale and with advocacy bent.
• AARP Foundation: Charitable arm of AARP, one of the largest U.S. nonprofits serving older adults through programs on hunger, isolation, and livable communities. Comparable as a major elder-focused nonprofit funder and program operator, and the parent of Senior Planet which UR Community Cares licenses.
• Visiting Angels: National franchised provider of in-home personal care, companionship, and respite services for seniors and disabled adults. Comparable service mix to UR Community Cares' at-home companion support, though operating on a private-pay model rather than free volunteer model.
• Comfort Keepers: National franchised provider of in-home companion and personal care services for seniors. Comparable to UR Community Cares' Neighbors Helping Neighbors program in companion care focus, though Comfort Keepers is for-profit and fee-based rather than volunteer-driven.

Direct peers

• Meals on Wheels America: National nonprofit network delivering volunteer-based, free services (meal delivery plus wellness checks) to seniors in their homes. Highly comparable to UR Community Cares in volunteer-driven, free, community-based nonprofit model serving the elderly at home.
• Lighthouse Guild: Nonprofit providing services and advocacy for people who are blind or visually impaired, including assistive technology demonstrations and vision rehabilitation. Directly comparable to UR Community Cares' Vision Resources program and assistive device focus.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing services for people with disabilities and aging adults, including community-based support programs. Comparable to UR Community Cares' dual focus on elderly and disabled adults, though operating at significantly greater scale.
• Village to Village Network: Membership nonprofit supporting the 'villages' movement—grassroots, volunteer-powered aging-in-place communities. Shares UR Community Cares' core concept of connecting neighbors to help seniors remain independent at home through community-based volunteer support.

Emerging players

• Senior Planet (AARP): AARP's technology education program for older adults offering classes on devices, online safety, and digital literacy. UR Community Cares licenses Senior Planet's curriculum as the first licensed affiliate in Connecticut, making it a direct content partner and partial peer in the technology-education niche.
• Hearing Loss Association of America: National nonprofit providing advocacy, education, and support for people with hearing loss. UR Community Cares already partners with the Eastern Connecticut chapter for UR Hearing Resources, making this a thematically adjacent peer in the hearing-loss support niche.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@urcommunitycares/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/urcommunitycaresinc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ur-community-cares-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/urcommunitycares

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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