The nonprofit Arc of Maui County received a $15,000 grant from the Nareit Foundation to install new washers and dryers in the laundry rooms of four Maui group homes providing affordable housing to 20 residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The group homes – two in Kahului, one in Kihei and one in Lahaina – each have five full-time residents. The houses are equipped with five single bedrooms, three shared bathrooms and other basic amenities to meet the daily needs of residents. The homes are operated by Arc of Maui County staff.

Aspen Wallwork, CEO of Arc of Maui County, said, “Having new washers and dryers is vital to our services and the care of our residents. With five or more loads per day per home, the new appliances help provide clean clothing, bedding and household essentials to ensure we meet hygiene standards, operate homes more efficiently and enable our residents to be more independent. These new devices offer larger capacities, are energy efficient and durable enough to withstand heavy use for many years. Our residents and staff are excited about the improvements to our laundry rooms. Mahalo to the Nareit Foundation for another year of support.

Nareit Hawaii Executive Director Gladys Quinto Marrone said, “It is a privilege to contribute to the wonderful work being done by the caring professionals at Arc of Maui County as they help the residents of these group homes be safe, healthy and happy every day.

The Arc of Maui County grant is funded by the nonprofit Nareit Foundation and real estate investment trusts operating in Hawai’i through the Nareit Hawai’i Community Giving Initiative, which supports projects in non-profit affordable housing.

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