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Worker with Ladder

Work Development

Program

Our Vision

To be the leading catalyst for transformative change to those who desire to achieve their full potential in the workforce by providing work development programs.

Our Mission

To empower individuals seeking a second chance through comprehensive work development programs that cultivate skills, foster confidence, and connect with meaningful employment opportunities, leading to a better quality of life.

YEAR STARTED

2019

STRUCTURED HOMES

12

LIVES IMPACTED

2,200

BED CAPACITY

132

OUR GOAL

Our Goal is to empower individuals to acquire the necessary tools, confidence, and skillsets to gain and sustain quality employment.

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OUR PASSION

To teach and develop independence, accountability and responsibility. We strive to become mentors and role models and bring hope to others and their families, ultimately becoming a light at the end of the tunnel.

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"Thank you for supporting me and helping me fulfill my dream!" -Mahina Leeward Community College Graduate

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Mahina, Leeward Community College Graduate

take control of

YOUR LIFE.

Family. Structure. Responsibility. 

John L. Dudoit, Jr. founded Makana O Ke Akua, Inc. in March 2003 with a vision to create a structured transitional home to help recovering substance abuse offenders maintain a Clean and Sober lifestyle. John wanted to give back the same life-changing support that he was given when he was in recovery.

LOCATIONS

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Honolulu

Waikiki |  96826

Kalihi  |  96819

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Westside 

Waipahu | 96797

Kapolei  |  96707

Ewa Beach | 96706

Waianae  |  96792

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Eastside 

Kaneohe | 96744

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 700369 

Kapolei, HI 96709-0369

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Admin Office:

91-291 Kalaeloa Blvd #B1

Kapolei, HI 96707

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808.778.7652 (Main)

808.425.4324 (Fax)

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info@mokainc.org

​© 2018 by Makana O Ke Akua, Inc.

Makana O Ke Akua | Clean and Sober Living Home for Men in Recovery and Restoration | Non-Profit 501 (C) 3

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Since 2003, Makana O Ke Akua has provided clean and sober transitional living for men in recovery. The purposes for which this organization is formed are charitable and exclusively for relieving and reducing unemployment, homelessness, crime, and chemical dependency of Native Hawaiians and all peoples' of Hawai'i. While aiding the local government in its role for community improvement and fighting the war on drugs we shall operate to restore the family unity in substance abused and poverty-stricken households; to provide education, resource awareness, vocational and employment assistance and finally lessening recidivism of the non-violent criminal/addict.

Copyright @ 2018, Makana O Ke Akua, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Designed by Makana O Ke Akua, Inc

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