Moloka’i driver Barbara Sentel named MEO Driver of the Year
Moloka‘i bus driver Barbara Sentel, who has been shuttling Moloka‘i residents to shopping, doctor visits and other destinations for the last 34 years, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Driver of the Year for 2023…
Series No. 2 MEO Core Four Business Planning Course for 2024 set
The Core Four Business Planning Course’s second series of 2024, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts Tuesday, March 5 and runs twice weekly through Thursday, April 4….
Sen. Mazie Hirono visits MEO Head Start Lahaina site
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono talked with preschoolers working on their salt painting project during a visit to Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start….
U.S. Trade Representative meets with MEO leaders, Sens. Hashimoto, Kouchi
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai visited Maui Economic Opportunity’s Wailuku offices Wednesday, Feb. 21….
looking for employment and helping the community
the National Dislocated Worker Program has more than 100 recovery jobs available. earn a good wage and gain skills to support recovery and stability….
Yanagida, Highridge Costa named Volunteer, Benefactor of Year
Fitness and wellness specialist Justin Yanagida and affordable housing developer Highridge Costa were honored as Volunteer of the Year and Benefactor of the Year, respectively, at Maui Economic Opportunity’s 38th Volunteer Celebration on Wednesday, Feb. 14.
Maggie Batangan named MEO Chief Administrative Officer
Maggie Batangan has been named to the newly created Chief Administrative Officer position for the nonprofit Maui Economic Opportunity.
As Chief Administrative Officer, Maggie will supervise the Human Resources Department and focus on contract compliance….
MEO inspires David Fraser to write song, ‘Be The One’
*People painted into a corner,* *Struggling from day to day,* *Up in the air, down on their luck,* *Needing to find their way.* *Be The One . . . to make things right,* *Be That One willing to fight that fight.* “Be The One” by David Fraser
COO Gay Sibonga explains the Maui Relief TANF
Assistance available for families with dependent children who were impacted by the August wildfires. COO Gay Sibonga explains the Maui Relief TANF Program.
MEO Head Start Lahaina preschool site to reopen Thursday
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Head Start Lahaina site, the only preschool in own spared by the Aug. 8 wildfires, will be reopening Thursday, Feb. 1, following extensive cleaning, repairs, renovations and clearances for health and safety. A blessing, led by Makalapua...