MORTGAGE, RENT & UTILITY ASSISTANCE IN-PERSON APPLICATION SUPPORT
Renters and mortgage holders facing difficulties making their payments may qualify for assistance – including with back rent – and could receive information and help in applying for relief at Maui Economic Opportunity in-person outreach events and offices. MEO staff...
Yuki Lei Sugimura Roundtable on the Eviction Moratorium
Watch the Roundtable on the Eviction Moratorium -Landlords and Tenants Assistance Watch the roundtable now, by clicking on the image above.On Thursday, July 22, 2021 State Representative Troy Hashimoto and Councilmember Yuki Lei Sugimura, landlord and tenant...
Housing specialist Shayna Manlapao is MEO Employee of the Month
Housing specialist Shayna Manlapao, who received a public shout-out in a Letter to the Editor in The Maui News, was named Maui Economic Opportunity June Employee of the Month. “Not only does she provide personal excellence with all of her clients, as a co-worker Shay...
Virtual Kupuna Aloha Celebration draws 200 people, honors Gerbig, Sugimura
The virtual 49th Kupuna Aloha Celebration, organized by Maui Economic Opportunity, drew about 200 viewers live on Friday, July 30, and honored west side senior leader Arleen Gerbig and Council Member Yuki Lei Sugimura as Kupuna Advocates of the Year. “Remembering the...
Teen Financial Literacy
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Teen Financial Literacy Online Workshop will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. July 20, 22, 27, & 29. The four-session program offered through MEO’s Business Development Center covers budgeting and savings, basic banking, applying for jobs,...
First Hawaiian Bank makes donation to MEO Gala on Aug 28
Bard Peterson, First Hawaiian Bank vice president and Maui Economic Opportunity Board president, delivered a Supporter Level donation for the MEO Gala to CEO Debbie Cabebe on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at MEO offices in Wailuku. This is the second year First Hawaiian...
Imi Pono programs for 2020 entrants and finalists offered
Business planning, mentorships and personal financial awareness programs are available this summer for intermediate and high school participants in the 2020-21 Imi Pono Challenge, sponsored by the Maui County Council and Office of Economic Development. Maui Economic...
Retired Judge Loo installs MEO Board of Directors for 2021-22
Recently retired 2nd Circuit Judge Rhonda Loo installed the 2021-22 Maui Economic Opportunity Board of Directors on Thursday, June 24, noting “MEO’s mission as very similar to what I envisioned when I took the bench.” “I think we understand that sometimes people make...
In-person assistance available to COVID-19 affected individuals for mortgage, rental, utility help
CONTACT: Lee Imada MEO Executive Administrative Assistant Ph.: (808) 243-4306 (w) (808) 283-0428 (c) Email: [email protected] Maui Economic Opportunity will have staff members available on the following dates and locations to assist COVID-19 affected individuals...
Energy Credit applications accepted through MEO beginning June 1
Applications for the federally funded Energy Credit assistance program, which helps low income residents who are not in crisis but require help to pay their heating and cooling bills, will be accepted beginning June 1. Maui Economic Opportunity administers the...