Placer Independent Resource

What Placer Independent Resource does

Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) is a non-profit independent living center founded in 1993 that provides advocacy, empowerment, education, and direct support services for people with disabilities, seniors, and caregivers across Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties in Northern California. The organization operates from a headquarters in Auburn (Placer County) and a branch office in Placerville (El Dorado County), delivering services free of charge through person-centered planning, information and referral, transition services, and recurring community programming including weekly Cross Disability Support Groups, a bi-weekly Spanish-speaking support group, and an Older Adult Walking Group at Auburn Recreation Park. PIRS also serves as the lead convener of the Placer County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC), a local collaboration of social support and healthcare organizations coordinating access to Long-Term Services and Supports, and runs the Healthy Brain Project, an Alzheimer's and dementia awareness initiative.

The organization's underlying technology footprint is minimal: PIRS relies on standard office and communication tools, operates a content-oriented website (pirs.org) with service listings, event calendars, and downloadable forms, and provides contact accessibility via phone, toll-free number, and TTY. There are no proprietary software products, APIs, or technology platforms — PIRS is fundamentally a human-services delivery organization rather than a technology company.

PIRS generates no transaction-based revenue because its services are provided free of charge to eligible individuals. The organization is funded primarily through grant funding and public funding sources consistent with its role as a designated Independent Living Center, with additional support channeled through the ADRC network. Its go-to-market motion is community-led: constituents are reached through direct community engagement, support groups, educational programs, partnerships with healthcare and social service organizations, county 211 referral services, and community outreach. The customer base comprises individual people with disabilities, seniors and older adults, and caregivers — a distributed, long-tail constituency across three rural/suburban California counties rather than enterprise or institutional accounts.

Name

Placer Independent Resource

Legal name

Placer Independent Resource Services

Website

https://pirs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Placer Independent Resource Services is a non-profit independent living center founded in 1993 that provides free advocacy, independent living resources, and support services to people with disabilities, seniors, and caregivers across Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties in Northern California.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support and Advocacy Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLADAAAE

Independent Living with Supportive Services (Light ADL/IADL Support)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Elder Care & Long-Term Care/Independent Living Communities

SECONDARYHSABAEAA

Dementia Companion & Engagement Care

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Dementia & Alzheimer’s In-Home Care

SECONDARYHSABAIAL

Housing & Placement Coordination (Assisted Living, Memory Care, SNF)

Home & Personal Services/Elder Care & In-Home Care Services/Care Coordination & Geriatric Care Management

Keywords

• Disability advocacy services
• Independent living support
• Aging disability resources
• Community support services
• Disability resource connection

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding: As a nonprofit independent living center, PIRS operates primarily through grant funding and public funding sources. The organization provides free services to eligible individuals with disabilities, seniors, and caregivers in its service area.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PIRS is a nonprofit independent living center providing advocacy, empowerment, education, and support services for people with disabilities, seniors, and caregivers in Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties in California. The organization delivers person-centered planning, information and referral services, transition services, support groups, educational programs, and community awareness initiatives such as the Healthy Brain Project for Alzheimer's and dementia. Services are provided free of charge through direct community engagement at offices in Auburn and Placerville, supported by grant funding and the Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) network.

Product overview

Placer Independent Resource Services (PIRS) is a non-profit independent living center offering a unified portfolio of disability support and advocacy services. The organization operates as a single-service non-profit rather than a platform, providing core programs including PIRS Services (advocacy, empowerment, education), Placer ADRC (coordinating access to Long-Term Services and Supports), the Healthy Brain Project (Alzheimer's/dementia awareness), and Independent Living Resources. The organization also facilitates community support groups including the Cross Disability Support Group (weekly), Spanish-speaking Cross Disability Support Group (bi-weekly), and Older Adult Walking Group (weekly). PIRS serves Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties in California.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PIRS Services Core disability support services providing advocacy, empowerment, education, and independent living resources for people with disabilities of all ages. Any person with a disability is eligible for these services.
• Placer ADRC (Aging and Disability Resource Connection) A local collaboration of social support and health care organizations working together to improve access to Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) in Placer County. Provides person-centered planning, information and referral to resources, and transition services for seniors and people with disabilities.
• Healthy Brain Project A program focused on reducing stigma and raising public awareness about the warning signs of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
• Independent Living Resources Information and services for people with disabilities of all ages to achieve their goals and be more self-reliant, including forms and resource links.
• Cross Disability Support Group - Auburn Weekly support group held every Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 PM, open to anyone with a disability. Located at the Auburn Office.
• Spanish-speaking Cross Disability Support Group

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Placer County Aging and Disability Resource Connection (Placer ADRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIRS operates as a key partner in the Placer ADRC network, which is a local collaboration of social support and health care organizations working together to improve access to Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) in Placer County. The ADRC provides person-centered planning, information and referral to resources, and transition services for seniors and people with disabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Access Center for Independent Living: Independent Living Center based in the San Fernando Valley serving Los Angeles County. Same ILC model and four core service categories as PIRS but operating in a very different large urban geography.
• Placer County Adult System of Care: County-level behavioral health and adult services division operating in PIRS' same service area. Functions as a public-sector partner (and in some areas a funder) for aging and disability services alongside PIRS' ADRC work.

Direct peers

• FREED Center for Independent Living: Federally funded Independent Living Center serving neighboring Nevada and surrounding counties in the California foothills. Closest geographic and operational peer to PIRS — same nonprofit IL mandate, similar rural-suburban footprint, overlapping ADRC-adjacent work.
• Resources for Independent Living (RIL): Sacramento-based Independent Living Center providing advocacy, independent living skills, and transition services for people with disabilities. Direct operational peer sharing PIRS' ILC service model in adjacent Northern California territory.

Emerging players

• Housing and Disability Advocacy Program (Urban Resource Group): Focused disability housing and homelessness advocacy organization in California. Adjacent rather than directly competing — overlaps with PIRS' independent living and housing transition use cases.

Others

• California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC): Statewide association and fiscal conduit supporting California's network of Independent Living Centers, including PIRS. A peer-relevant ecosystem and infrastructure partner rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of California: Statewide chapter of The Arc, providing advocacy, employment supports, and family services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Overlaps with PIRS' disability advocacy mission but with a narrower I/DD focus and broader policy reach.
• Disability Rights California: Statewide federally funded protection and advocacy organization serving Californians with disabilities. Operates at a much larger scale across legal advocacy, benefits access, and systems change — overlapping broadly with PIRS' advocacy mission but at portfolio level rather than direct service.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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