AbleLight acquired Ohana Supportive Services, expanding specialized support for individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Mesa County.

AbleLight announced the acquisition in a Feb. 24 news release. The partnership strengthens AbleLight’s Western Slope operations, ensuring continuity of care for individuals currently supported by Ohana Supportive Services in Grand Junction.

Ohana and AbleLight will host a community-wide open house March 5 from 3-6 p.m. at: AbleLight’s Grand Junction location, 241 Grand Ave, Unit 5; and Ohana’s location: 104 Orchard Ave., Unit B4, in Grand Junction.

Attendees can explore day-program locations, learn more about residential services and meet the team. For more information or to register to attend, visit

AbleLight.org/openhouse.

The acquisition introduces an innovative employment and retail model to AbleLight’s mix of services, the news release said. Combining AbleLight’s thrift-store experience with Ohana’s innovative Aloha 2 Go workshops will make a meaningful difference for people with developmental disabilities through employment services.

Partnering with Ohana also allows AbleLight to expand day-program services in Mesa County, which helps people feel connected within the community and combat isolation, a frequent concern for people with developmental disabilities.

“This marks a thoughtful next chapter, one focused on the enduring needs of the people we support,” said Kehau Martinez, founder and owner of Ohana Supportive Services. “Our commitment to compassionate and consistent care continues, and this transition ensures ongoing stability and enhanced opportunities for those we serve across the Western Slope. I am confident in AbleLight’s proven ability to: continue providing exceptional care; nurture the relationships that matter most; and sustain this important work for years to come.”

To honor Ohana’s strong reputation in the community, services will continue under the Ohana Supportive Services name as the transition progresses, and Martinez will remain actively involved during the transition to ensure stability and continuity of care. Both organizations are committed to ensuring that the individuals supported will remain at the center of every decision throughout the transition and beyond. Additionally, the entire Ohana team has been invited to join AbleLight to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality support.

“We respect and honor the exceptional work that Ohana established over the years, and we are excited to build upon that strong foundation,” said Keith Jones, AbleLight’s president and chief executive officer. “Our first commitment is to the people we support and their families. Their belonging, safety and independence guide everything we do, and we look forward to strengthening the support available in Mesa County and Colorado’s Western Slope.”

A distinctive component of this acquisition is Aloha 2 Go, a unique retail and workshop operation that will continue operating under its established name. Unlike AbleLight’s 12 traditional thrift stores across the country, Aloha 2 Go operates as a convenience-style store featuring purchased inventory that includes food and goods, representing an entirely new retail model within the AbleLight ecosystem.

Additionally, Aloha 2 Go operates workshops where employees with developmental disabilities create and sell handcrafted products, including surfboards, cornhole boards and other custom items, directly to the public.

“This workshop-to-retail model provides meaningful employment opportunities and represents an exciting new service for AbleLight that the organization hopes to introduce to additional markets,” Jones said. “Seeing individuals create products they’re proud of and watching customers purchase their work creates dignity, purpose and economic opportunity in powerful ways. This is the kind of innovation we’re excited to bring to the AbleLight infrastructure.”

AbleLight has supported families for more than 120 years, with established operations in 11 states and communities in 21 Colorado counties. This acquisition strengthens AbleLight’s presence in Mesa County, allowing the organization to serve more individuals and families on the Western Slope while ensuring that residents in both urban and rural communities have access to quality specialized care and comprehensive support services.

To learn more about AbleLight’s services in Grand Junction and throughout Colorado, visit ablelight.org/locations/colorado.