We Are Family Senior Outreach Network

What We Are Family Senior Outreach Network does

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2004 and headquartered at 1525 Newton St. NW, Washington, DC, that delivers free, volunteer-driven outreach services to low-income and socially isolated older adults. The organization serves approximately 1,200 seniors monthly across Northwest DC with a portfolio that includes grocery delivery, friendly home visits, telephone check-ins, advocacy, transportation, legal services, and community-building activities. Originally focused on the North Capitol and Shaw neighborhoods, the program has extended its catchment into Columbia Heights, Petworth, and Adams Morgan.

Name

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network

Legal name

We Are Family

Website

https://wearefamilydc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network is a Washington, DC-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free grocery delivery, companionship, advocacy, transportation, and legal services to approximately 1,200 low-income isolated seniors each month through a volunteer-driven, multi-generational model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Senior Outreach and Social Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), 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

Social, Community & Senior Center Outings Transport (HSABAOAG), Senior Social Clubs & Community-Based Day Programs (Non-Clinical) (HSABANAK)

Keywords

• Senior outreach services
• Grocery delivery program
• Nonprofit elder care
• Senior advocacy services
• Community companionship support

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals at various levels ($25-$300 monthly recurring or one-time gifts). Donations support grocery deliveries, companionship programs, transportation, and legal services.
2. Foundation and Corporate Grants: Support from foundations including William S. Abell Foundation, Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation, Cloudbreak Foundation, and others. Corporate sponsors including Amazon Smile, Exelon, Dischord Records, and World Bank Community Connections Fund.
3. Government Funding: CFC #62600 (Combined Federal Campaign) federal employee giving program. FEMA Emergency Food and Shelter Program support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free services to low-income, isolated seniors in Washington, DC. Its core offerings include monthly grocery deliveries, friendly phone check-ins and senior visits, advocacy support, transportation assistance, holiday food baskets and gift deliveries, and pro bono legal services in Elder Law and Estate Planning. The organization mobilizes volunteers to deliver all services directly to seniors in their homes across neighborhoods including North Capitol/Shaw, Columbia Heights, Petworth, and Adams Morgan, serving close to 1,200 older DC residents each month.

Product overview

We Are Family Senior Outreach Network is a grassroots nonprofit organization that provides a comprehensive suite of free services to isolated inner-city seniors in Washington, DC. The core offerings include grocery delivery, friendly visits/phone check-ins, advocacy, transportation, legal services, and community building activities. The organization serves close to 1,200 older DC residents monthly. The portfolio consists of direct service programs (grocery deliveries, senior visits, emergency food, holiday baskets/gifts), advocacy and community organizing, transportation assistance, and legal services. The organization also operates a volunteer coordination system and accepts donations through an online platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grocery Delivery Program Monthly grocery deliveries to isolated inner-city seniors, providing food assistance and companionship. Volunteers pick up groceries on Saturdays and deliver them to seniors in their homes. The program grew from serving about 50 seniors in 2004 to close to 1,000 in 2020 and serves close to 1,200 older DC residents monthly.
• Friendly Phone Check-Ins
• Thanksgiving Food Basket Deliveries Annual delivery of Thanksgiving food baskets to low-income seniors. The organization delivered 755 Thanksgiving baskets in 2016 as part of its holiday food support program.
• Holiday Gift Deliveries Delivery of holiday gifts to low-income seniors during the holiday season, coordinated by volunteers and supported through community donations.
• Emergency Food Deliveries Urgent food assistance delivered to seniors facing emergency situations, providing rapid response to food insecurity crises.
• Transportation Program Transportation assistance for seniors, including a reinvigorated transportation program to help seniors access essential services, managed through a van and other transportation resources.
• Legal Services Program Pro bono legal assistance for seniors in areas of Elder Law and Estate Planning, provided by Co-Director Tulin Ozdeger using her legal expertise.
• Senior Visits Friendly in-home visits pairing volunteers with seniors for companionship and support, with volunteers meeting in neighborhoods for orientation and home visits.
• Advocacy Services Organizing and leadership training assistance, helping seniors participate in community meetings, protests, and city council hearings. Includes advocacy with agencies and landlords to prevent displacement caused by gentrification.
• Community Building Building caring, just, and inclusive community through concerts, film showings, community walks, book discussion groups, and other social and educational events to connect seniors with broader community members.
• Donations Platform Online donation platform accepting one-time and monthly recurring tax-deductible donations via PayPal, supporting grocery deliveries and companionship programs with tiered giving levels from $25 to $300 monthly.
• Volunteer Coordination Coordination of volunteers for grocery deliveries, senior visits, bag assembly, and other activities, with signup managed through the SignUp.com platform.

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Capital Area Food BankcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Capital Area Food Bank is a member of Feeding America network. Their mission is to feed those who suffer from hunger in the Washington metro area by acquiring food and distributing it through its network of partner agencies. They provide food resources that support We Are Family's grocery delivery program.
• FRESHFARMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFRESHFARM is a nonprofit that promotes sustainable agriculture and improves food access and equity in the Mid-Atlantic region. They operate farmers markets and food distribution programs that increase food access for low-income communities, aligning with We Are Family's mission.
• Bread for the CitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBread for the City helps DC residents living with low income by providing food, clothing, medical care, and legal and social services. They also seek justice through community organizing and public advocacy, working to uproot racism as a major cause of poverty.
• Northwest Settlement HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical early supporter from 2004 founding. The mission of NWSH is to serve the Shaw community from infancy to senior citizenship, helping to strengthen the community and break down barriers. One of the original supporters of We Are Family alongside Good Charlotte and Positive Force DC.
• Positive Force DCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA punk activist group that works for radical social change, personal growth, and youth empowerment. Critical founding partner that connected Good Charlotte to We Are Family and provided initial $15,000 seed funding. Co-founder Mark Andersen was also co-founder of Positive Force DC.
• The Metropolitan Community ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian Church with a special ministry to the LGBTQ community. Part of We Are Family's broad community coalition.
• St. Stephen & the Incarnation EpiscopalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of seeker/learners desiring to know themselves and others as much-loved children of God and to serve God by loving and serving others. Part of faith-based coalition supporting seniors.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/we-are-family-senior-outreach-network-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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Investments

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