The Kelea Foundation used a CDP Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Fund grant to assist 185 Lahaina fire survivors with disabilities, helping them access medical equipment, services, and system navigation. The organization opened 231 support cases and delivered over 130 medical and accessibility items.
- Kelea Foundation, funded by a CDP Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Fund grant, has opened 231 support cases and directly assisted 185 fire survivors with disabilities or complex medical needs.
- Staff helped survivors access medical equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, shower chairs, and mobility scooters, often navigating lengthy insurance and supplier approval processes.
- The organization delivered over 130 medical and accessibility items to Lahaina fire survivors across the recovery period.
- Kelea Foundation helped establish a ‘disability hui’ — a collaborative network of organizations working to ensure Maui’s most vulnerable residents are not overlooked in recovery efforts.
Source: Disasterphilanthropy
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