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MEO-Maui Fires Relief Fund
In an effort to get assistance out quicker, MEO is now accepting direct donations to be used for rental placements and other essential needs for those impacted by the fires. We have been in contact with landlords and Realtors about open units and are compiling a list.
Donate by Check
Checks may be made out to:
Maui Economic Opportunity
In the notes section please include:
MEO-Maui Fires Relief Fund
Donate by Credit Card
Visit our Paypal Donation page
In the “write a note” section please include:
MEO-Maui Fires Relief Fund
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EVENTS & INFORMATION
Moloka‘i driver Nelson Umemoto named MEO Employee of the Month
December 8, 2023
Nelson Umemoto, a Moloka‘i bus driver, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month for September.
MEO needs bus drivers in East Maui
December 6, 2023
East Maui drivers are needed by Maui Economic Opportunity to operate buses taking residents around the community and to Central Maui for jobs, shopping, health appointments and other events....
Maui Relief TANF Program outreach for noncitizens to be held Dec. 10
December 4, 2023
An outreach event to reach noncitizen families with dependent children, who could be eligible for Maui Relief TANF Program benefits, will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 10, in Lahaina....
COFA Resource Fair to be held Friday at MEO
November 30, 2023
The Compacts of Free Association (COFA) Community Resource Fair, which features wildfire relief program information and signups and assistance....
MEO Minute
November 30, 2023
BDC specialist Teon Simmons offered details of the Maui Business Bridge Grants for businesses impacted by the wildfires on The MEO Minute that ran on The Maui Daily on Wednesday....
Maui County Micro Ag Grant 4 deadline is TONIGHT
November 30, 2023
The deadline to apply for the Maui County Micro Ag Grant 4.0 is MIDNIGHT TODAY, Nov. 30!!!
Kohala families with children impacted by fires eligible for Maui Relief TANF Program
November 28, 2023
Maui Economic Opportunity staffed a table at the Maui County Senior Resource Fair at The Maui Mall Village on Saturday, Nov. 18. Information about MEO programs was available, including the Maui Relief TANF Program....
Kai Pelayo and Hayde Sim of Bayer visited MEO on Monday to present a $15,000 check
November 22, 2023
Kai Pelayo and Hayde Sim of Bayer visited MEO on Monday to present a $15,000 check, which will be used to supplement the popular Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
Dispatcher Doreen Kepano retires from MEO after 36-year career
November 21, 2023
Maui Economic Opportunity Dispatcher Doreen Kepano sent her last MEO bus to pick up a rider on Friday, Nov. 17, before riding off to retirement and ending a 36-year career with the nonprofit organization...
NEWS
Moloka‘i driver Nelson Umemoto named MEO Employee of the Month
“Uncle” Nelson Umemoto, a longtime Moloka‘i driver who creates an...
MEO scheduling Mexican Consulate appointments Dec. 16 & 17 in Lahaina
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano will be scheduling...
MEO needs bus drivers in East Maui
East Maui drivers are needed by Maui Economic Opportunity to operate...
FACEBOOK POSTS
Op-Ed: Strengthening Our Community – Unveiling the True Cost of Nonprofit Support | Maui Now
mauinow.com
Viewpoint/Op Ed by Debbie Cabebe, CEO of Maui Economic Opportunity: There’s a push by a group of nonprofits for government entities to include adequate funding for administration of grants. Often, g...
Molokaʻi driver Nelson Umemoto named MEO Employee of the Month | Maui Now
mauinow.com
“Uncle” Nelson Umemoto, a longtime Moloka‘i driver who is credited with “creating an inviting and comfortable atmosphere on his bus,” was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Mont...