A friend, not a service.
We are a Rochester nonprofit connecting lonely and isolated neighbors of every age and ability with caring companions across Monroe County and the Finger Lakes.
Our mission
To end loneliness and social isolation in our region by building lasting friendships between neighbors, free of charge, with dignity and joy on both sides.
We began where most good ideas begin: around a kitchen table in Rochester, when a handful of friends noticed how many people on their own street had gone quiet. We believe connection is a basic human need and that no one should have to pay for it.
How it works
Ask
You, a family member, a neighbor or a social worker asks for a companion by form or phone. There is no cost and no paperwork about your health.
Match
A staff member calls to talk about your interests, languages and schedule, then introduces a trained, background-checked volunteer who fits.
Belong
Your companion visits, calls or goes out with you for at least a year. Staff check in monthly and are always one phone call away.
What we do
- Weekly friendly visits, calls and outings
- Group meals, coffee hours and clubs
- ASL, Spanish, Nepali, Arabic, Swahili and Burmese companions
- Tech buddies for video calls and tablets
- Short companion hours so family caregivers can rest
What we do not do
- Medical care, nursing or health assessments
- Personal care: bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding
- Medication reminders or administration
- Housekeeping or home repair
- Handling anyone’s money or legal affairs
For those needs, we will connect you to 211, Lifespan of Greater Rochester or Eldersource.
Team and board
Placeholder profiles. Real staff and board will be listed here before launch.
[Executive Director]
Name, bio and photo to come.
[Director of Volunteers]
ASL-fluent coordinator. Bio to come.
[Community Liaison]
Bridge Buddies and newcomer partnerships. Bio to come.
[Board Chair]
Board of nine neighbors, including Deaf, disabled, immigrant and older-adult leaders. List to come.
Financials and transparency
Placeholder figures for this prototype. Real numbers come from our audited statements and Form 990.
| Where each dollar goes | Share |
|---|---|
| Programs: visits, calls, outings, dinners | [88]% |
| Fundraising | [7]% |
| Administration | [5]% |
Legal name: Companion Care, Inc. · 501(c)(3) [pending] · EIN 00-0000000 · Form 990 and annual report: [link to come].
Accessibility statement
We design for WCAG 2.1 AA: keyboard navigation, visible focus, strong contrast, alt text, plain language and reduced motion. Our videos are captioned and include ASL. Call, text, use video relay or TTY, or ask for large print or another format: (585) 555-0142.
Privacy
We never sell or share donor or participant information. This prototype stores demo data in memory only.