Our two founders, Michelle Puzzo and M.D. Birmingham, launched UR Community Cares in 2019 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Based in Manchester, Conn., we quickly expanded to nearly 40 towns in early 2020 and our goal is to be in all of Connecticut’s 169 towns by year-end.
Using our secure online technology, Community Members (age 70+ or age 18+ if physically disabled) in need of at-home assistance are linked with local Volunteers (parental consent and supervision required if age 15-17). Community Deeds are offered in three categories: housework, yard work and companionship. (We do not provide any licensed work. Participants must agree to terms and conditions, privacy policy, user policy and procedure.)
By offering this support at no charge, we fill in the gaps of traditional home care and family member support. Our goal is to link people who can help to those who need help – whether it’s for one hour per week or month or year – because UR COMMUNITY CARES.