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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.
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Maui Economic Opportunity
In the notes section please include:
MEO-Maui Fires Relief Fund
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In the “write a note” section please include:
MEO-Maui Fires Relief Fund
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MEO Youth Services joins Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation ceremony
September 5, 2024
Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services Director Dane Ka‘ae offered a few remarks at a ceremony proclaiming September as Suicide Prevention Month in Maui County. The event was held Thursday at the J. Walter Cameron Center..
60 refurbished computers distributed by MEO at no cost to recipients
September 4, 2024
Lyle and Noreen Camara came to MEO in Wailuku to pick up their refurbished laptop computer on July 24. The laptops were provided as part of AT&T’s Connected Learning® initiative...
Head Start staffer Maile Fevella named MEO Employee of the Month
September 4, 2024
Maile Fevella, Head Start Education Administrative Specialist, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of Month for May...
MEO’s Patty Copperfield named PBN 40 Under 40 honoree
August 30, 2024
Maui Economic Opportunity Transportation Director Patty Copperfield was named one of Pacific Business News’ 40 Under 40, which recognizes top young leaders in Hawai‘i..
Melinda Bolo, Emmanuel Baltazar join MEO Board of Directors
August 27, 2024
MEO welcomes two new board members – Melinda Mindy Bolo to the Lana‘i Community Health Center seat & Emmanuel Manny Baltazar to the International Longshore & Warehouse Union Local 142 seat.
Maui Relief TANF Program continues for families with dependent children
August 23, 2024
Monni Nash, Maui Relief TANF Program manager, helps an applicant for the program that assists those directly impacted by the Aug. 8, 2023 wildfires at Maui Economic Opportunity offices in Wailuku. Maui Relief TANF Program applicants can sign up in-person at MEO, weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lava’s Sportsbar & Karaoke benefit raises $6,410 for MEO
August 21, 2024
Lava’s Sportsbar & Karaoke presented Maui Economic Opportunity with a check for $6,410 from a plate lunch fundraiser Sunday celebrating the establishment’s 5-year anniversary....
MEO nonprofit recaps 1 year of helping displaced residents recover
August 7, 2024
MEO thanks Catherine Cruz of HPR’s The Conversation for the live interview with Debbie on Monday at Kuia Chocolate in Lahaina about wildfire relief efforts.
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MEO Youth Services joins Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation ceremony
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services team participated in a...
Head Start staffer Maile Fevella named MEO Employee of the Month
Head Start staffer Maile Fevella, whose day could start at any of the 8...
MEO’s Patty Copperfield named PBN 40 Under 40 honoree
Maui Economic Opportunity Transportation Director Patty Copperfield was...
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MEO Youth Services joins Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation ceremony
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Submitted by MEO WAILUKU—Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services team participated in a ceremony Thursday marking September as Suicide Prevention Month in Maui County. Maui County Mayor Richard...
Sixty refurbished computers distributed by MEO at no cost to recipients
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WAILUKU—For some, the refurbished laptop given to them at no cost was their first computer. For others, the laptops replaced ones burned in the wildfires. Most of the 60 income-qualifying recipients...
MEO Youth Services joins Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation ceremony | Maui Now
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Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services team participated in a ceremony Thursday marking September as Suicide Prevention Month in Maui County.
MEO’s Patty Copperfield named PBN 40 Under 40 honoree
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Submitted by MEO WAILUKU—Maui Economic Opportunity Transportation Director Patty Copperfield was recognized Thursday night as one of Hawaii’s best and brightest young leaders, earning a spot on Pa...