Habitat For Humanity Helps Molokai Kupuna

Habitat for Humanity Maui News Release

Habitat for Humanity Maui announced it recently received a $16,500 grant from Lowe’s to help with the renovation of one Molokai home in critical need of safety-related repairs.
The funding will support Habitat Maui’s efforts to make homes safer and healthier and create stronger communities. With the support from this grant, Habitat Maui was able to help an elderly Molokai resident with repairs and safety retrofits so that they could safely remain at home while recovering from a previous fall. The front steps and flooring in the home were in disrepair and partially rotted. Habitat for Humanity Maui removed the rotten flooring, subflooring, and floor joists and installed new versions, including tile in the bathroom. Habitat also removed the old bathtub and installed a walk-in shower with room for a medical shower chair for easier access to hygiene. Finally, Habitat also installed a new ADA-compliant toilet, grab bars, bathroom vanity, and fresh coats of paint.
“We are very grateful for this generous support from Lowe’s,” said Matt Bachman, executive director of Habitat for Humanity Maui. “This grant will allow us to continue supporting our kupuna with home modifications and safety retrofits, by helping them age-in-place safely in their own homes.”
The funding from Lowe’s is part of a two-year, $6 million donation to Habitat for Humanity International to support home repair and preservation efforts in owner-occupied homes. This year, funding will enable 110 local Habitat affiliates to complete 295 projects and impact nearly 700 families across the U.S. Since 2003, Lowe’s and Habitat have worked together to help more than 18,000 people build or improve a place to call home.
Molokai residents can contact Habitat for Humanity Maui at 808-242-1140 for more information.