THE NEXT STOP FOUNDATION INC

What THE NEXT STOP FOUNDATION INC does

The Next Stop Foundation Inc is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2006 by Vicki and Stu LaRoche and operational since September 2007. It runs a community-based adult day program for adults aged 20 and older with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities who have aged out of the public school system at age 22. The program operates three afternoons per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM) at Suwanee Sports Academy in Suwanee, Georgia, serving members in small groups of approximately six with a 1:4 staff-to-member ratio. Activities include cooking, music therapy, fitness, art, community service projects, and life skills development, delivered by a five-person staff and 25-30 trained volunteers supplemented by partner organizations including a board-certified music therapist, Brenau University OT department, and a women's fitness studio.

The organization's technology footprint is minimal: a standard WordPress website, Constant Contact for newsletters, Stripe for donation processing, and Handbid for auction management at the annual fundraising event. There is no proprietary technology, no app, and no digital delivery channel. The business model is a hybrid of three revenue streams: member fees priced at $20 per afternoon with weekly subscription tiers of $20, $40, or $60; tax-deductible donations from individuals via preset or custom amounts with optional monthly recurring billing; and grant funding from foundations. A major annual fundraiser — the Golf, Dinner & Wine Event, in its 20th edition as of 2026 — generates sponsorship, auction, and participation revenue. The organization is not a Medicaid provider and receives no government support; donations and fundraising exist specifically to keep member fees affordable for families.

Programs are marketed through community-led channels: word-of-mouth referrals from schools, special education systems, churches, healthcare providers, and existing families, supplemented by the website, Facebook, and monthly Constant Contact newsletters. The founding family remains directly involved — the LaRoches' two adult children with special needs are members of the program — and the organization is governed by a nine-member board with relevant expertise in finance, disability advocacy, special education, and occupational therapy.

Name

THE NEXT STOP FOUNDATION INC

Legal name

The Next Stop Foundation Inc

Website

https://thenextstop.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Next Stop Foundation Inc is a Georgia-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that runs a three-afternoons-per-week social, recreational, and learning day program for adults with mild disabilities aged 20 and older who have aged out of the school system, funded through member fees, donations, grants, and an annual fundraising event.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Day Services for People with Disabilities

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School, Tutoring & Academic Enrichment Nonprofits (BPAGADAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills) (EDAMALAO)

Keywords

• Adult day services
• Disability programs
• Social recreation services
• Community day program
• Special needs services

Headquarters

HQ city

Flowery Branch

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Member Fees: Members pay fees to attend the program. Fees are structured per day of attendance (One Day, Two Days, or Three Days options) at $20 per afternoon. The organization states that donations help keep member fees affordable for families.
2. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, families, and community members. The organization is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). Donation options include preset amounts ($50, $100, $250) or custom amounts, with optional monthly recurring donation option.
3. Annual Fundraising Event: Annual Golf, Dinner & Wine Event generates sponsorship revenue and auction proceeds. The 20th annual event includes individual golfer fees ($200), guest dinner reservations ($25), and various sponsorship levels ($100-$1,350).
4. Grants: Grant funding from foundations and organizations to support programming costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Next Stop Foundation operates a community-based adult day program for adults (20+) with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities, delivering social engagement, recreational, and learning activities three afternoons per week (Tuesday–Thursday, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM) at the Suwanee Sports Academy in Suwanee, Georgia. The program is staffed by paid staff and volunteer mentors at a 1:4 staff-to-member ratio and includes cooking, music therapy, fitness, art, and community service activities. Members enroll through per-afternoon subscription fees subsidized by donations and grants.

Product overview

The Next Stop Foundation Inc operates a single unified community program — The Next Stop Program — for adults with mild disabilities, supplemented by an activity-based website (The Next Stop Neighborhood) for member engagement. The organization also conducts annual fundraising events (Golf, Dinner & Wine Event) and accepts donations to support operations. The core program operates three afternoons per week, providing social, recreational, and educational activities under staff and volunteer mentorship.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Next Stop Program A community-based adult day program for adults aged 20 and older with mild intellectual and developmental disabilities who have aged out of the school system. Operates three afternoons per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12:00 PM–4:00 PM) at Suwanee Sports Academy in Suwanee, Georgia. Members participate in cooking, music therapy, fitness, art, recreation, and community service activities under staff supervision and volunteer mentorship, with a 1:4 staff-to-member ratio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced risk of social or cognitive decline for members
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Miquel Shanine – Music TherapistcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2014Licensed and Board-Certified music therapist in private practice in Gainesville, GA. Conducts therapeutic music sessions three times per month since February 2014, bringing goal-directed music activities to members. Sessions address communication, cognition, motor movement, emotional expression, and socialization goals through singing, instrument playing, movement, and songwriting. Also choreographs and directs annual musical performance.
• Brenau University Occupational Therapy DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008OT department has been a partner since 2008. Serves as fieldwork site for OT students learning about supporting adults with special needs. Under OT clinical instructor guidance, students plan and lead activities supporting Next Stop objectives and member personal growth.
• Fit FrenzycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFitness studio for women in Buford with instructors experienced in adapting exercise routines for special needs participants. Conducts fitness sessions three times per month at The Next Stop, helping members feel successful in fitness endeavors with easy-to-follow routines and demonstrations.
• Suwanee Sports AcademyminorOthersVenue partner providing space for The Next Stop program. Organization is located inside Suwanee Sports Academy at 3640 Burnette Road, Suwanee, GA. Includes dedicated rooms for activities, residential kitchen, gym space, and access to Suwanee Greenway walking path.
• Royal Lakes Golf & Country ClubminorOthersVenue partner for annual Golf, Dinner & Wine fundraising event. Located at 4700 Royal Lakes Dr, Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
• Various Community PartnersminorOthersNumerous community partners visit the program to share skills: Gwinnett Environmental Heritage Center, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Reptile Wrangler, Zumba instructor, North Gwinnett HS Art program, Gwinnett Woodworkers, Special Pops Tennis, Canine Assistants service dogs, therapy dogs, Feed My Starving Children service projects, and various volunteer instructors.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National nonprofit network serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including adult day and social programs. Comparable as a nonprofit providing community-based social and educational services to the IDD population, though operating at much broader scale and scope.
• Easterseals: Large national disability services nonprofit offering adult day services, recreation, and community engagement programs. Comparable population (adults with disabilities) and nonprofit service model, though broader in geographic reach and program scope including employment services.
• United Cerebral Palsy (UCP): National disability nonprofit network providing adult day services, recreation, and community living supports. Comparable adult disability services portfolio with affiliate-based regional delivery model.

Regional players

• Pioneer Center for Human Services: Nonprofit serving adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities through community living, day programs, and employment supports. Comparable adult IDD day-program model with volunteer and donor-supported operations.
• Bobby Dodd Institute: Atlanta-area nonprofit providing adult day programs, vocational training, and residential services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Directly comparable adult IDD day-program model in the same regional market.
• Creative Enterprises: Georgia-based nonprofit providing adult day programs and vocational services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable adult IDD day-program structure and regional focus.
• Jewish Family & Career Services of Atlanta (JF&CS): Atlanta-area social services nonprofit offering disability services including adult day programming, vocational supports, and social engagement. Comparable nonprofit social-services model for adults with disabilities in the same metro.

Direct peers

• MVLE (Mount Vernon Leadership Enterprise): Nonprofit providing adult day programs, vocational training, and community engagement for individuals with disabilities. Comparable mission, model (community-based adult day programming), and reliance on donations/grants.
• Special Olympics Georgia: Provides sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities across Georgia. Comparable as a recreation/social engagement nonprofit serving adults with IDD in Georgia with volunteer-driven programming.

Others

• Brenau University Occupational Therapy Department: Partner academic institution providing OT fieldwork placements and student-led activity programming to The Next Stop. Comparable as an ecosystem partner supplying clinical training and human capital to adult disability programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/thenextstop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-next-stop-foundation-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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