A $15,000 grant from the Nareit Foundation to the nonprofit Arc of Maui County is helping 20 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently in four group homes on Maui.
The grant funded the purchase of new, industrial grade washing machines and dryers for each of the group homes to support the residents’ health, safety, and quality of life.
Each home has five full-time residents and are equipped with five individual bedrooms, three shared bathrooms, and other basic amenities to sustain the residents’ daily living needs, all under the guidance of Arc of Maui County staff members.
Arc of Maui County Chief Executive Officer Aspen Wallwork said, “With five or more loads per day per house, the new appliances help provide clean clothes, bedding and housing essentials to ensure we meet hygiene standards, operate the homes more efficiently, and allow our residents to be more independent.”
Nareit Hawaii Executive Director Gladys Quinto Marrone noted, “It’s a privilege to contribute to the wonderful work being done by the caring professionals of Arc of Maui County as they support the residents of these group homes to be safe, healthy and happy every day.”
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