NOR Companies was founded by Amel and Najah Rzok, a Chaldean immigrant couple from Iraq. They moved to Germany in the mid-1970s to continue their education and later immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. Nearly twenty years ago, motivated by compassion and faith, they began their journey as caregivers and job coaches. What started with helping immigrant families raising children with special needs soon revealed a much larger need: many individuals from all backgrounds lacked the support and services they deserved. Determined to change this, they dedicated themselves to advocating for and serving the broader underserved community.

In 2010, they established the Adults in the Community Day Program, the first of many services designed to empower individuals and their families. As needs grew, NOR introduced Respite Services in 2013, followed soon after by the Tailored Day Program, and eventually expanded into Residential Services, providing 24/7 care and support.

Building on this strong foundation, NOR has continued to grow. Today, NOR operates five Level 6 ARFs in San Diego County and two Level 6 ARFs in Imperial, CA. In 2022, they opened the NOR Day Academy (Behavior Management Day Program), along with Independent Living Services and In-Home Supported Living Services. Two years later, in 2024, NOR developed a Coordinated Family Supports (CFS) program, and in 2025, added Housing Access Services.

Looking ahead, NOR has several projects in development, including Enhanced Behavioral Supports Homes in Calexico and Los Angeles, a Level 7 ARF in San Diego County, two new Behavior Management Day Programs, and the only Community Crisis Home (CCH) in San Diego County.