MEO Core Four Business Planning Course set for July
The fourth Core Four Business Planning Course series of the year, presented by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Business Development Center, starts Tuesday, July 1., and runs twice weekly through Thursday, July 31. Classes are in-person only at MEO’s Wailuku classroom, 99...
MEO seeking more responses to survey on causes of poverty in county
Maui Economic Opportunity has been gathering community’s input on the “causes that could lead to poverty” in Maui County and encourages more submissions before the survey’s deadline of Wednesday, June 25. So far MEO has received more than 200 responses, which will be...
Lolita Bucaneg, Reynaldo De Leon honored by Lahaina-Honolua senior club
Two octogenarians born 28 days and worlds apart – Lolita Bucaneg and Reynaldo De Leon – were honored at the Lahaina-Honolua Senior Citizens Club Older Americans Luncheon on May 21 at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku. More than 30 members attended the annual event...
MEO accepts H-HEAP utility credit applications June 1-30 countywide
The annual Hawaii Home Energy Assistance Program (H-HEAP), which offers credits on utility bills for income-qualifying households, will accept applications between June 1 and June 30 at Maui Economic Opportunity offices in Wailuku, Hana, Lana`i City and Kaunakakai,...
Hawaiian Electric teams collect toiletry/hygiene items for MEO clients
Hawaiian Electric donated to Maui Economic Opportunity a total of 150 toiletry and hygiene items, including shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste and laundry soap, to be given to Head Start preschool families and Community Services clients in need. The two-week...
First-time homebuyers’ workshop in Spanish set for June 7 at MEO
A workshop in Spanish for first-time homebuyers will be hosted by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano from 3:30 to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 7. Topics to be discussed are: - What is credit. - How credit is established. - Steps to buying a home. Isaac Peña-Parrilla...
MEO surveying residents about top community needs
Maui Economic Opportunity is seeking the community’s help in identifying Maui County’s top community needs as the Community Action Agency embarks on a process to develop a three-year plan to tackle those needs. The survey of the general public and stakeholders is an...
2025 MEO Community Needs Assessment Survey
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Council declares May Community Action Month, celebrates MEO’s 60th anniversary
Maui County council members declared May as Community Action Month in Maui County on Thursday, May 1, in Council Chambers. The members posed for a photo with staff and board members of Maui Economic Opportunity, Maui County’s Community Action Agency.
Maui County Council Members proclaim May Community Action Month
Thank you Maui County Council Members for proclaiming May Community Action Month and for recognizing and praising the work of Maui County’s Community Action Agency, Maui Economic Opportunity, in Council Chambers today…