Cofounders Joanne and Meghan met during one of the most difficult times in recent memory—the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Both were at similar points in their lives, with grown children and aging parents who needed support. What began as shared work quickly became a meaningful friendship rooted in compassion, resilience, and a deep commitment to caring for others.
Joanne, a registered nurse, and Meghan, a non-clinical professional supporting frontline efforts, spent long winter days side by side in a cold parking lot—often without power or adequate supplies—testing hundreds of people each day. The work was exhausting, but it was also purposeful. In those moments, they found something lasting: a shared belief that even in the hardest times, showing up for others matters.
Their journey continued as they joined a traveling healthcare team, bringing services across Connecticut to those who needed it most—individuals in homeless shelters, senior and community centers, and those who were homebound. This reinforced in them the powerful belief that people don't just need medical care—they need to feel seen, supported, and connected.
Through caring for their own parents, Joanne and Meghan came to understand something deeply personal. Many seniors want to remain in the homes they love—independent, comfortable, and surrounded by what's familiar. But they also saw the gap: not everyone is ready for, or needs, several hours of in-home care multiple days a week. And for families, the challenge of being present—while balancing work, distance, and responsibilities—can feel overwhelming.
And so it was from these experiences, Hello Care was created.
At its heart, the idea is simple. Sometimes the biggest difference comes from a friendly face, a quick check-in, a moment of reassurance: someone to say hello, someone to make sure everything is okay when you can't be there yourself.
Hello Care offers a different kind of support—one built on kindness, flexibility, and understanding. It's a way to help loved ones stay safe and comfortable at home, while preserving their independence and dignity, without the pressure of large commitments or long visits.
Because care doesn't always have to be complicated—sometimes, it just starts with “Hello.”
