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Newton Start-Up Wins $4K Grant

Meetcaregivers, Inc. (http://www.Meetcaregivers.com), a Newton-based company using video technology to help families find qualified in-home caregivers for their aging loved ones, today announced that the early-stage start-up has received a $4,000 award through the Merrimack Valley Sandbox’s Winter Accelerator program.


The award was presented on March 6 at a ceremony held at the Everett Mills in Lawrence, MA.  More than 200 entrepreneurs, government officials, mentors, family members, and other interested well-wishers attended.  Fourteen for profit and non-profit organizations competed in the Merrimack Valley Sandbox’s 12-week Accelerator program.  The Merrimack Valley Sandbox is a non-profit organization that is boosting the economic and social well-being of greater Lowell and Lawrence by advancing entrepreneurship and innovation.


Meetcaregivers is making it easier, safer and less frustrating for families to hire in-home caregivers for their aging loved ones.  The website currently features more than 300 qualified, pre-screened caregivers such as companions, homemakers, personal care assistants, home health aides, and certified nursing assistants.  Hiring through Meetcaregivers can be up to 50% less expensive than through traditional full service agencies, while offering the safety and security of services like pre-screening, payroll processing, tax preparation and insurance.  By using Meetcaregivers, families are able to care for their aging parents longer at home without running out of money.

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Among the other award recipients were Catie’s Closet, which puts closets in schools to provides clothing and basic necessities to students who are homeless or severely financially challenged; Indigo Pixies, the creator of a set of multi-cultural pixies that uses stories and songs to help children overcome development milestones such as pacifier weaning and potty training; and Faux Pas, an online platform that enables fashion-conscious women the opportunity to rent unlimited outfits on a rotating basis to keep their wardrobes fresh and exciting.


“We are very excited to receive this recognition from the Merrimack Valley Sandbox,” said Florence Furaha, co-founder and chief executive officer of Meetcaregivers.  “The award validates all of the hard work our team has been doing to develop a sustainable business model and provide a much-needed service for both caregivers and the families they serve.”

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For more information, visit www.Meetcaregivers.com, call 1-888-541-1136 or e-mail info@Meetcaregivers.com.

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