Project Akudi

Helping to end and prevent homelessness on Guam.

Project Akudi is a special project of Mañe'lu that provides services to individuals and families experiencing, or, at risk of experiencing homelessness. The goal of the project is to assist our clients with acquiring permanent housing and establishing stability. Our knowledgeable team works one-to-one with clients to help them get their documents and navigate back into a home.

Project Akudi started in September 2021 and is funded through the Emergency Solutions Grant - Coronavirus (ESG-CV) under the Guam Housing & Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA).

Our Services

Community outreach and donation drive in Paseo.

  • We provide culturally and linguistically appropriate outreach and case management services for families and individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of experiencing homelessness.

    By conducting street outreach, we are able to identify homeless individuals or families in need of assistance.

    From there, we connect with community members and organizations that might be aware of individuals/families experiencing homelessness and in need of assistance.

  • We work closely with households to acquire and maintain stable housing affordable to them.

    Part of our process involves developing an Individualized Service Plan (ISP) which includes housing plans, setting goals, and sharing methods to help participants retain housing stability.

    Employ best practices to help households identify their strengths, opportunities, and any underlying issues which may have led to homelessness.

    Provide information to the household to avail themselves of other appropriate services to take appropriate action to address barriers.

Community outreach conducted by a caseworker from Project Akudi

  • Our caseworkers work closely with our clients from their initial intake assessment and up to 6 months after successfully securing housing.

    While each client's case is unique and tailored to their personal circumstances and experiences, the steps below provide a general outline of our process.

    i. Document preparation (e.g., identification, social security card, immigration status, etc.)

    ii. Employment search and other employment-related training

    iii. Referrals to mainstream services and housing programs

    iv. Mediation/outreach to property owners

    v. Housing search and placement

    vi. Life skills training

    vii. Transportation

    viii. Client follow-ups and other activities related to stabilization and rehousing

Contact Us

Email
akudi@manelu.org

Phone
(671) 489-0057

Federal funding provided by the US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) through the Guam Housing & Urban Renewal Authority (GHURA).