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Suzette Bacarro named MEO Employee of the Month

June 9, 2023

Suzette Bacarro, National Farmworker Jobs Program caseworker, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month for March....

Help to complete Citizenship applications available June 24 at MEO

June 8, 2023

Individuals seeking to gain U.S. citizenship could receive help filling out the application at a Citizenship Clinic....

School supplies drive for MEO Head Start by Valley Isle Community FCU

June 8, 2023

A school supplies drive by Valley Isle Community Federal Credit Union benefits children who have completed Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start...

MEO Risk Assessment Management Plan

June 5, 2023

Help with citizenship applications available June 24 at MEO

May 26, 2023

A Citizenship Clinic to assist individuals with their U.S. Citizenship application....

Mayor Richard Bissen and Gladys Baisa talk about the value of Kupuna

May 22, 2023

Mayor Richard Bissen and Gladys Baisa talk about the value of Kupuna and being a senior....

As part of Community Action Month we held a company-wide: Are You My Mother

May 19, 2023

As part of Community Action Month, we held a company-wide *"Are You My Mother?"* contest....

MEO begins accepting energy credit applications June 1

May 18, 2023

Applications for annual federally funded energy credit assistance for low-income residents, who are not in crisis but require help to pay....

The MEO Minute – Week of 05-14

May 18, 2023

Our Driver of the Year Loretta Webby talked about being a driver....

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*Suzette Bacarro named MEO Employee of the Month*Suzette Bacarro, who assists farmworkers and farms to improve lives and working conditions, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month.She is a caseworker with the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), MEO’s only statewide program. MEO has been involved in national farmworker organizations since the early 1990s when the nonprofit assisted immigrant farmworkers recruited to work in the pineapple fields on Maui.Her nominator, Uilani Ah Chan, said that her co-worker is resourceful and creative and is always looking for ways to improve program outcomes and to be economical. She has a strict work ethic and always meets deadlines with proper documentation, which is critical when running a federally funded program.Suzette joined NFJP in September 2019 and has traveled the state. The program provides education and training, such as for GED high school equivalency diplomas and commercial driver’s licenses; supportive services, including child care, transportation, work tools and clothing; job training; and employment for farmworkers.For being named Employee of the Month for March, Suzette earned a $150 check and an extra vacation day. She was honored at MEO’s General Staff meeting April 21. Uilani received $50 as the nominator. ... See MoreSee Less
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*Help to complete Citizenship applications available June 24 at MEO*Individuals seeking to gain U.S. citizenship could receive help filling out the application at a Citizenship Clinic, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 24 at Maui Economic Opportunity.The Citizenship Clinic is sponsored by MEO, Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i and Pacific Gateway Center, and is offered without cost to attendees. MEO is located at 99 Mahalani St.Individuals may qualify for U.S. Citizenship if they:- are a current lawful permanent resident (Green Card Holder) for 5 years or 3 years if married to a U.S. citizen or are a U.S. National residing in Hawaii for more than 3 months.- show good moral character.- can pass a reading, writing and civics exam or qualify for an exemption.Registration and appointments are required. To register, call Legal Aid Society of Hawai‘i at (808) 380-5235.Interpreters will be provided as needed.*(Flyers below offered in several languages)* ... See MoreSee Less
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