ARC of Kona

What ARC of Kona does

Arc of Kona is a private, not-for-profit charitable organization founded in 1962 and headquartered on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii. The organization provides services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), operating across five office locations on Hawaii Island. It is affiliated with The Arc of the United States, the largest national community-based organization serving the IDD population, which provides brand, programmatic, and advocacy alignment.

Core service lines include Home & Community Based Services (HCBS), Employment Services, Residential programs, and other support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Approximately 18 staff members have been identified, spanning program leadership and direct service delivery. The organization's technology footprint is limited to standard nonprofit operational tooling; no proprietary software, platform, or product offering is evident in the input data.

Arc of Kona operates on a nonprofit funding model combining Hawaii state government contracts (primarily Medicaid waiver and Division of Developmental Disabilities reimbursements), private donations, and membership fees. The business model is characteristic of community-based IDD providers: per-service state reimbursements supplemented by local philanthropic contributions. Geographic scope is intentionally limited to Hawaii Island rather than multi-state expansion, reflecting a mission-driven, place-based service delivery strategy common to Arc affiliates nationwide.

Name

ARC of Kona

Legal name

Arc of Kona

Website

https://arcofkona.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Arc of Kona is a Hawaii Island nonprofit founded in 1962 that provides residential, employment, and home- and community-based services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across five Big Island locations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability and Social Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321), Educational Support Services (611710)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Transition Services (Secondary to Postsecondary/Employment, Life Skills) (EDAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Disability services
• Residential habilitation
• Supported employment
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Community living support

Headquarters

HQ city

Kealakekua

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The organization accepts monetary contributions from the public as a private, not-for-profit charitable organization. Donations can be made via check, credit card (through administrative coordinator), or PayPal.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide voting privileges, annual reports, newsletter subscriptions, and membership with Arc of the United States. Individual membership is $20 minimum annually; Self-Advocate membership (for those receiving services) is $10 minimum annually.
3. Government-Funded Services: Services are provided through Developmental Disabilities Division and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation state programs, suggesting revenue from government contracts and waivers for serving people with developmental disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Arc of Kona is a nonprofit organization that provides Home and Community Based Services and Employment Services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Hawaii Island. Offerings include Community Learning Service, Personal Assistance Habilitation, Respite, Chore, Adult Day Health, Residential Habilitation, Domiciliary Home, Supported Employment, Job Coaching, Pre-Employment Transition Services, Discovery and Career Planning, and Benefits Counseling, delivered through five office locations across Hawaii Island.

Product overview

Arc of Kona operates as a single integrated disability services organization rather than a platform with modular products. The organization provides two primary service lines: Home and Community Based Services (including Residential Habilitation via Agency or Shared Living Models, Domiciliary Home, Adult Day Health, Community Learning Services, Personal Assistance Habilitation, Respite, and Chore) and Employment Services (including Discovery and Career Planning, Pre-Employment Transition Services, Supported Employment, Job Coaching, Adult VWATS, and Benefits Counseling). Additional offerings include a Membership Program and The Splash Newsletter. Services are delivered through five office locations across Hawaii Island: Kealakekua (main office), Kailua-Kona, Honokaa, Kohala, and Hilo.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home and Community Based Services A comprehensive suite of services enabling people with disabilities to live independently in their homes and communities. Includes Community Learning Service, Personal Assistance Habilitation, Respite, Chore, Adult Day Health, Residential Habilitation, and Domiciliary Home.
• Supported Employment Competitive integrated employment services delivered through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, including pre-employment duties, one-on-one job coaching, social skills development, and independent living skills support.
• Discovery and Career Planning A two-year individualized program providing one-on-one employment exploration services to help participants identify career directions and achieve competitive integrated employment or self-employment.
• Pre-Employment Transition Services Pre-employment skills classes and community work-based learning experiences at Hawaii Island public high schools, helping students with disabilities prepare for transition to work through job exploration counseling, workplace readiness training, and self-advocacy instruction.
• Job Coaching One-on-one training on the job to help individuals with disabilities learn job tasks and adjust to new roles, building skills necessary for career success.
• Adult Vocational Work Adjustment Training Services Classroom and community training provided through the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation to increase interpersonal skills, work readiness, and work tolerance for individuals requiring additional workforce preparation.
• Domiciliary Home A licensed group home in Captain Cook offering residential services with supports including room and board, medical appointments, shopping, family-like outings, community events, and social skill development.
• Residential Habilitation Individually tailored supports in licensed or certified home settings to assist with community living skills, including Activities of Daily Living, doctor visits, shopping, community events, and social development. Delivered via Agency Model (group home) or Shared Living Model (private home).
• Adult Day Health Daytime support services at the Kealakekua office offering small group skills training and social/recreational opportunities focused on community integration, communication, social skills, and choice-making.
• Benefits Counseling Accurate information services for participants and families about the impact of earnings on SSI, SSDI, and other healthcare benefits.
• Membership Program Annual membership program offering voting privileges at Annual Membership Meetings, annual reports, newsletter subscriptions, membership with The Arc of the United States, and volunteer opportunities. Individual memberships from $20/year; Self-Advocate memberships from $10/year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 years of experience in designing and delivering disability services programs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Arc of United StatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes. Arc of Kona operates as a local chapter affiliated with this national organization.
• Hawaii Island United WaycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEssential health and human service programs including substance abuse treatment, services for the mentally and physically challenged, emergency shelter, food and health care for the homeless, youth recreation and family support services. Arc of Kona participates in Partner Fairs and receives community support through this partnership.
• Kona Kohala Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe leading business advocacy organization on the west side of the Big Island of Hawaii. Partnership supports community engagement and business connections for Arc of Kona programs.
• Hawaii Waiver Provider AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide association of service providers that provides leadership to collaborate and shape the service system to most meet the needs of individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
• Hawaii State Council on Developmental DisabilitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMandated by federal and state laws to plan, coordinate, evaluate, monitor, and advocate on behalf of individuals with developmental disabilities. Assures individuals and families participate in designing services.
• Disability and Communication Access BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernor-appointed board replacing three former boards (Commission on Persons with Disabilities, Hawaii State Coordinating Council on Deafness, and Architectural Access Committee). Provides guidance on communication access and disability rights.
• The Food BasketminorOthersHawai'i Island's Food Bank with mission to end hunger in Hawai'i County by distributing the safest and highest quality food. Partnership provides food resources for Arc of Kona participants.
• Charity Walk Hawai'iminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSince 1978, over $40 million has been raised and helped hundreds of local charities throughout the State. Arc of Kona participates in annual charity walks to raise funds and community awareness.
• Division of Vocational RehabilitationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvides services to Hawai'i community members who experience barriers to employment due to physical or cognitive disability. Arc of Kona is a provider partner delivering DVR services including Supported Employment, Job Coaching, and Pre-Employment Transition Services.
• SPIRIT ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOffers a range of exercise services including virtual online training classes, community group classes, private fitness classes for organizations. Fitness accessible to people of all abilities with universal design for fitness.
• Deep and BeyondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts monthly adaptive snorkel days for people with disabilities on Hawai'i Island. Allows individuals to explore nature, participate in adventure activities, and experience ocean freedom. Arc of Kona co-hosts Snorkel Day events.
• Developmental Disabilities Division, State of Hawai'icoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorServes people with intellectual/developmental disabilities who qualify for services. Provides quality person-centered services and supports that promote healthy, safe, meaningful, self-determined lives. Arc of Kona is a contracted provider delivering multiple DD Division services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Arc of Hawaii: State-level Arc chapter providing advocacy and disability services across Hawaii. Directly comparable as a peer Arc organization serving the same state population with overlapping mission and service categories, although state-chapter scope differs from Arc of Kona's island-level direct service delivery.
• Hope Services Hawaii: Hilo-based nonprofit providing services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities on Hawaii Island, including residential, day programs, and employment supports. Highly comparable as a direct local peer operating in the same DD Division service categories on the same island.
• Catholic Charities Hawaii: Statewide faith-based nonprofit delivering social services including counseling, immigration, housing, and disability-related programs. Comparable as a Hawaii-wide community services peer with overlapping mission and government contract relationships.
• Sevita Health: Large multi-state provider of home and community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Supported Employment and Residential Habilitation. Comparable as a scaled peer operating in the same DD/IDD waiver service categories.
• Easter Seals Hawaii: Nonprofit providing disability and community services across Hawaii including early intervention, employment services, and adult day programs. Comparable as a fellow Hawaii-based disability services nonprofit competing for the same state contracts, donor pool, and participant referrals.
• Helping Hands Hawaii: Honolulu-based nonprofit providing human services including case management, youth and family programs, and supports for people with disabilities. Comparable as a Hawaii-focused community services nonprofit competing for similar state contracts, donations, and volunteer base.
• Bayada Home Health Care: National provider of home health, personal care, and habilitation services including for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Comparable as a peer delivering Home and Community Based Services and Personal Assistance Habilitation in the same Medicaid waiver-funded category.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of the United States: National umbrella organization for the Arc network, providing advocacy, training, and chapter support rather than direct services. Comparable as the national parent/affiliate whose brand and policy infrastructure underpins Arc of Kona's mission and federal advocacy influence.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arc-of-kona

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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