What Ohana Supportive Services does

Ohana Supportive Services is a Colorado-based private nonprofit that provides residential, employment, and in-home support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Mesa County. Its service portfolio spans Supported Living Services, Employment Supports, Day Programs, Congregate Living, Shared Living, and a thrift-shop retail operation that doubles as a vocational training and employment pathway for clients. The company differentiates itself through the Aloha 2 Go retail and workshop concept, which creates additional employment opportunities for the people it serves beyond traditional supported employment placements. Its revenue mechanics are not publicly disclosed, but the underlying model is consistent with sector norms: reimbursement for direct-care services funded through state Medicaid HCBS waivers and related public authorizations, supplemented by thrift-store and Aloha 2 Go retail revenues.

On February 24, 2026, Ohana was acquired by AbleLight, a national nonprofit with 120+ years of experience serving people with developmental disabilities across 11 U.S. states. Post-acquisition, the majority of Ohana's staff have continued in their roles and founder Kehau Martinez remains involved to preserve continuity of care on the Western Slope, while the Ohana name is being maintained on signage, materials, and online during a defined transition period. Referrals, authorizations, and administrative documentation have been aligned under AbleLight's systems, and the Aloha 2 Go model has been added to AbleLight's portfolio alongside its traditional thrift-store operations. There are no technology products, mobile applications, APIs, or proprietary software platforms associated with Ohana; the operating model is labor-intensive, relationship-driven, and dependent on state regulatory and payor frameworks.

Name

Ohana Supportive Services

Legal name

Ohana Supportive Services

Website

https://ohanasupports.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Acquired

Short description

Ohana Supportive Services is a Colorado nonprofit that provides residential, employment, and in-home support to individuals with developmental disabilities in Mesa County, operating supported living, day programs, thrift retail, and the Aloha 2 Go workshop; it was acquired by AbleLight in February 2026.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Developmental disability services
• Supported living services
• Residential care services
• Employment support programs
• Community-based disability care

Headquarters

HQ city

Grand Junction

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ohana Supportive Services provides residential, employment, and in-home support services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Mesa County, Colorado. Offerings include Supported Living Services, Employment Supports, Day Programs, Congregate Living, and Shared Living, supplemented by Thrift Shop and Aloha 2 Go retail/workshop operations that create paid employment opportunities for the individuals served.

Product overview

Ohana Supportive Services is a nonprofit service organization providing life-changing support for individuals with developmental disabilities. The company operates as a multi-service platform offering Supported Living Services, Employment Supports, Day Programs, Congregate Living, and Shared Living. These services are delivered through diverse operational models including traditional thrift shops, the recently acquired Aloha 2 Go retail and workshop operation, and community-based residential programs. The company has been acquired by AbleLight, combining Ohana's strong culture with AbleLight's 120+ years of experience supporting people with developmental disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aloha 2 Go: An innovative retail and workshop operation introduced through the acquisition, creating employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

Products and services

• Supported Living Services Individualized support services enabling people with developmental disabilities to live independently in their communities.
• Employment Supports Services that create employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.
• Day Programs Structured daytime programs providing therapeutic activities and skill-building for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Congregate Living Shared residential living arrangements for individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Shared Living Living arrangements where individuals with developmental disabilities share a home with compatible housemates and receive support services.
• Aloha 2 Go An innovative retail and workshop operation introduced through AbleLight's acquisition of Ohana Supportive Services, providing employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AbleLightcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 February 2026Ohana Supportive Services was acquired by AbleLight to expand specialized support services for individuals with developmental disabilities in Mesa County, Colorado. The acquisition introduces Aloha 2 Go, an innovative retail and workshop operation, to AbleLight's service portfolio alongside its traditional thrift-store model. Ohana's founder Kehau Martinez remains involved to ensure continuity of care for individuals on the Western Slope. Ohana's services continue under its established name during the transition period.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• The Arc: National nonprofit federation providing residential, employment, and advocacy services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Comparable for its similar IDD-focused service portfolio and chapter-based regional delivery model.
• AbleLight: National nonprofit parent of Ohana operating the same suite of services (congregate living, shared living, supported employment, day programs, thrift stores) across 10+ states. Directly comparable because the acquisition brought Ohana into AbleLight's established operating model.
• Easterseals: Large national nonprofit providing residential, employment, and day programs for individuals with disabilities, including IDD. Comparable as a multi-state operator offering the same waiver-funded service mix.

Direct peers

• RHA Health Services: Nonprofit operating residential, supported living, employment, and day programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across multiple U.S. states. Comparable in mission, service mix, and HCBS funding model.
• LifeBridge Health (idD services): Nonprofit providing residential, vocational, and case management services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable as a multi-service IDD provider with similar HCBS waiver funding dependencies.
• Sevita Health (formerly MENTOR Network): One of the largest U.S. providers of home and community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering supported living, day programs, and employment supports. Directly comparable in service mix and Medicaid-waiver funding model.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Public home and community-based services provider delivering residential, day, and employment services to people with IDD. Comparable in service lines, payer mix, and reliance on Medicaid HCBS waivers.
• Bayada Home Health Care: Large provider of home and community-based services including personal care, supported living, and adult disability services. Comparable for in-home and community-based supports delivered to individuals with IDD.
• Aspire (formerly Aspire Chicago): Nonprofit providing residential, employment, day program, and behavioral health services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Comparable in service portfolio and integrated community-based delivery model.
• Community Options: Nonprofit supporting people with developmental disabilities through residential, employment, and day services. Comparable for its integrated IDD service model and similar regional, community-based delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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