More rental and mortgage assistance available
A Maui Economic Opportunity rental and mortgage assistance program targeting Maui County residents economically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic received an additional infusion of $900,000 from the county managed Community Development Block Grant fund. The additional...
Agricultural Micro Grants
More than 100 micro-farm grants awarded by MEO in Maui County funded program Maui County’s $2.5 million Agricultural Micro Grants Program, administered by Maui Economic Opportunity, purchased tractors, chippers and other supplies; put up fencing and sheds; and...
MEO’s Debbi Amaral named a Champions For Children
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Director of Early Childhood Services, Debbi Amaral, was chosen a Hawai`i Children’s Action Network Champions for Children for Early Learning as an individual. The Hawai`i Children’s Action Network will present 11 awards to individuals,...
Young entrepreneur makes donation to MEO
A 7 1/2 year old entrepreneur chose the Maui Economic Opportunity Head Start program to receive $150 from the proceeds of her handmade bracelet sales. “I wanted to help people,” said Mila Diaz of Wailuku. “It makes you feel good . . . because I am giving to other...
*MEO’s National Farmworker Jobs Program is accepting applications*
Maui Economic Opportunity’s National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP), an educational, employment and training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor, is accepting applications across Hawaii. NFJP is 100 percent federally funded and serves farmworkers who...
*MEO offers bus service to help with mail pickup in wake of Maunaloa Post Office closure*
The temporary closure of the Maunaloa Post Office prompted Maui Economic Opportunity to establish bus runs to help Molokai West End residents collect their mail from the Hoolehua Post Office. The U.S. Postal Service announced the temporary closure of the post office...
Take Leadership With Debbie Cabebe (Video)
Join Debbie Cabebe, CEO of Maui Economic Opportunity, as she talks about MEO’s response during Covid-19, the state of non-profits and the legacy of the Nisei Veterans and MEO. www.meoinc.org.
Benefactor award presentation
Maui Economic Opportunity Board President Bard Peterson and CEO Debbie Cabebe presented MEO's Benefactor of the Year and certificate of congratulations from Maui County Mayor Michael Victorino to Maui Soda & Ice Works on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at the company...
MEO receives $10,000 grant from Kent & Polli Smith Family Fund to help with rental, utility costs
The Kent & Polli Smith Family Fund of the Hawai`I Community Foundation provided a $10,000 grant to Maui Economic Opportunity for rental and utility assistance to people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant went to first-time applicants for rent and utility...
Donor gives $400,000 to Grand Wailea workers
The $400,000 Maui Malama Project, administered by Maui Economic Opportunity, assisted 94 households of Grand Wailea Maui workers with rent/mortgage, utility, child care and other expenses. Dr. John W. and Patricia Canzano funded the grant to help workers impacted by...