ABOUT US
The Guam Homeless Coalition is a group of government agencies, non-profit organizations, and the private sector that come together for the purpose of responding to the needs of homeless youth, families, and single adults. Members include the organizations that operate shelters for homeless youth, families, and single adults and mainstream agencies that provide supportive services that the homeless.
GHC MISSION
To empower individuals and families who are homeless and/or at risk of homelessness to achieve self-sufficiency, by providing supports through awareness, education and advocacy. We will achieve this through: 1. Enhancing life skills, 2. Accessing to the resources to obtain and sustain permanent housing, 3. Providing the skills necessary to obtain employment.
GHC VISION
To use a community based approach to significantly reduce, prevent and end homelessness and at risk homelessness on Guam including:
- Coordinating and /or integrating homeless-related programs for smooth transition throughout our continuum of care system. •
- Implement an effective and efficient delivery system of services to prevent homelessness and to move homeless families into permanent housing;
- Develop an accessible and comprehensive system which receives individuals and families in need of care and move them through a system towards independent living and sustainability; and
- Developing of strong homeless programs/services with sustainable links..
The Guam Homeless Coalition is dedicated to achieving its mission. Here are ways that we are working towards ending homelessness on Guam.
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Building relationships with those experiencing homelessness in our community and those at risk of becoming homeless
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Assessing the needs of those within our community and recommend strategies to address the gaps in services
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Sustaining of successful programs
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Insuring availability of adequate and appropriate housing for all
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Creating a strong foundation between all members of our community
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Open and inclusive planning
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Collaboration among all service providers
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Educating and advocacy
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Empowering individuals by providing access to supportive services to attain self sufficiency
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Improving prevention programs
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Evaluating effectiveness of current programs to ensure accountability and efficiency
CoC Application Updates
CoC FY 2023 Consolidated Application Package
September 28, 2023 Click here to download the FY 2023 CoC Consolidated Application
2023 CoC Application Priority Listing
September 26, 2023 2023 CoC Application Priority Listing FY 2023 Project Priority List Anchor of Hope DV Bonus Manhali' Project HMIS Y Jahame CES HRAP GU -500- Planning Application FY 2023
Results of Review and Ranking for FY2023 Continuum of Care Program Competition
September 1, 2023 Click Here for the Results of the FY2023 Review and Ranking CoC Programs
FY 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition is OPEN!
July 19, 2023 FY 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Competition is OPEN! The Guam Homeless Coalition (GHC) is pleased to announce the FY 2023 Continuum of Care (CoC) competition for funding is now open. The GHC and GHURA as the Collaborative Applicant (CA) are seeking proposals from agencies wishing to fund housing and service projects targeted to people experiencing homelessness as defined in the FY2023 CoC Program NOFO. The CoC program promotes a community-wide commitment to ending homelessness. The program provides funding to nonprofit providers and
Job Opportunity for Project Coordinator
October 6, 2022 Project_Coordinator_Position
FY 2022 CoC Application
Click here for the FY2022 CoC Application
CHANGE A LIFE TODAY
“There is no exercise better for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up”