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...
Hawai’i Relief Program TANF Support for Housing and Utility Payments
Applications are available online. Applications can also be completed in person by appointment only at 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku from 8am to 4pm, M-F excluding holidays. Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i residents, please apply here: Hawai'i Relief Program-TANF Support for...
Tasha Kama
On behalf of the Board and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity, I express our deepest condolences on the passing of County Council Pro Tempore Tasha Kama. Member Kama’s kindness, humility, and unwavering commitment to the people of Maui will be long remembered. She...
MEO requesting bids for 14-passenger electric bus
Maui Economic Opportunity is requesting bids for one 14-passenger disability accessible electric bus with delivery by March 30, 2027. Sealed bids must be received and time-stamped by 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, and include taxes, permits, delivery costs and other...
MEO Services – Wildfire Recovery
The Hawaii Community Foundation and its Maui Strong Fund helped MEO produce three 1 minute videos. HCF and the Maui Strong Fund have worked with MEO to assist under-served communities in Maui County and survivors of the wildfires. The third and last of the videos,...