St. Anthony Church donates clothing and other items to MEO’s BEST program
St. Anthony Church donated clothing, footwear, backpacks and other items to Maui Economic Opportunity’s program that helps individuals transition back into the community upon release from incarceration. “Many of those released from jail or prison have only the clothes...
English conversation classes available
English conversation classes for Spanish speakers are being offered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano program. The 12-class series will be held at MEO’s Wailuku classroom, 99 Mahalani St. The cost is $65, and financial aid is available. For class schedule,...
MEO Youth Services offering Frosty Friday activities at QKC
Crafts, games and treats will be offered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center in the first Frosty Fun Friday on Friday, Dec. 5. Other Frosty Fun Fridays will be held Dec. 12 and 19. The activities run from 5 to 7 p.m. in the...
Giving Tuesday
MEO CEO Debbie Cabebe wins SHRM Hawai`i Volunteer Service Award
Maui Economic Opportunity CEO Debbie Cabebe was honored with the Human Resources Volunteer Service Award at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Hawai`i Conference & Expo last month for her work with individuals and families impacted by the 2023...
List of programs MEO offering for federal shutdown, wildfire and general relief
Maui Economic Opportunity offers an array of resources for Maui County residents dealing with the impacts of the federal government shutdown, changes to federal program requirements, 2023 wildfire recovery and general housing and utility crises and has been receiving...
Reminder: Maui County Senior Fair set Saturday at Queen Ka`ahumanu Center
Health, financial, fraud prevention and other information beneficial to kupuna and entertainment headlined by Uluwehi Guerrero and his Halau Hula Kauluokala highlight the 52nd Maui County Senior Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Queen Ka`ahumanu...
Maui Relief TANF Program provides help to wildfire impacted families and individuals
The reach of the Maui Relief TANF Program, which assists residents directly impacted by the 2023 wildfires, has expanded to include households without dependent children and noncitizens following additional funding from the State of Hawai`i. The program run by Maui...
Amy Makaiwi named MEO Employee of the Month for June
Moloka`i Driver Supervisor Esmeralda Amy Makaiwi, “a steady pillar of support” for the last 25 years, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month for June. Molokai`i Branch Manager Mahie McPherson nominated Amy and said: “Amy’s 25 years of dedicated...
52nd Maui County Senior Fair set for Nov. 15 at QKC
The 52nd Maui County Senior Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center in Kahului. There will be information on health, housing, home care, financial management and fraud prevention for kupuna, their families and...