Ounce of Care, a provider of tech-enabled resident services, has entered a partnership with one of the nation’s largest owners of affordable housing.
The firm will provide tech-enabled services to more than 10,000 residents in 50 properties across eight states in Standard Communities’ portfolio, with plans to expand to additional properties.
Ounce and Standard will work closely to assess the needs and priorities of residents at each site. By conducting detailed evaluations and engaging directly with the community, they can provide support that effectively addresses specific challenges and opportunities that residents experience, said the firms.
Through its tech platform, the Ounce Hub, and a team of “community navigators,” Ounce will provide connections to social services and resources to affordable housing residents. Using a hybrid service delivery model, the partnership will enhance financial stability, promote health and wellness, and create safer, more engaged communities.
"At Standard, we are committed to creating thriving communities where residents feel supported and empowered," said Aaron Thomas, senior managing director at Standard Communities. "Partnering with Ounce allows us to deepen that commitment by providing tech-enabled services that directly promote the well-being of our residents. With Ounce's robust reporting and communications platform, we're thrilled to have real-time insights into the tangible impact on their quality of life—this will help us create safer, healthier, and more connected communities."
Based in New York and Los Angeles, Standard Communities has a portfolio of more than 27,000 apartment units and more than $5 billion in assets under management across 21 states and Washington, D.C.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Standard to expand Ounce's impact to an additional 10,000 residents across the country," added Rachel Munsie, co-founder and CEO of Ounce. "The Ounce model has demonstrated impact by connecting families and seniors to needed resources, putting money back into residents' pockets, and delivering unparalleled resident satisfaction. This partnership allows us to replicate these outcomes nationally."
With the latest partnership, Ounce serves over 80 properties and 17,000 residents across the United States.
