MEO Youth Services, Big Brothers Big Sisters join for beach cleanup
More than 35 youth and staff of Maui Economic Opportunity Youth Services and Big Brothers Big Sisters got together for a beach cleanup, barbeque and fun activities at Kanaha Beach Park on Wednesday. This is the third year MEO Youth Services has organized a beach...
Paratransit coupons to be honored beyond June 30
Maui County paratransit discount booklets will be honored beyond the June 30 expiration date that appears on coupons. Riders using the Americans with Disabilities Act service of The Maui Bus can purchase booklets of 12 coupons for $20. That’s $1.67 a ride compared to...
MEO sets up shop on the west side twice a month
Maui Economic Opportunity has begun operating out of the Lahaina Civic Center two times a month to improve access to clients on the west side. Community Services staff will be available from 9 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Information...
Custodian and former client, Pacita Asuncion named MEO Employee of the Month
Transportation Building Custodian Pacita Asuncion, who is a former client in a kupuna employment program, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month. “I feel Pacita exhibits great teamwork because she diligently takes care of our breakroom, restrooms...
Summer Break Teen Financial Literacy Workshop
Maui Economic Opportunity’s popular Teen Financial Literacy Workshop will be held in-person July 10 and 11 at MEO in Wailuku. The two-session program, offered through MEO’s Business Development Center, covers budgeting and savings, basic banking, applying for jobs,...
Save the date: 50th Maui County Senior Fair on Nov. 11 at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
Due to work on the War Memorial Gym, the 50th Maui County Senior Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. , Nov. 11, 2023, at the Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center. The event also has moved from its traditional date at the end of October. More details will become available,...
Ka’anapali Ocean Resort Charitable Trust makes a gift to MEO’s Kahi Kamali’i
The Kā‘anapali Ocean Resort Charitable Trust recently gifted Maui Economic Opportunity’s Kahi Kamali‘i Infant Toddler Center $15,000 – the third donation in three years – to support safe and affordable child care for many parents looking to improve their lives....
Talking Story with MEO’s CEO
CEO Debbie Cabebe has been holding "talk story" sessions with MEO staff to hear their views on what the agency is doing well and areas of improvement - with implementation ideas. Sessions were held all day Friday and most of the day Monday at Transportation (10:30...
MEO Driver of the Year Loretta Webby takes us on a ride
MEO Driver of the Year Loretta Webby takes us on a ride here….
Business grants of up to $20,000 available to MEO Core Four grads
New Core Four Business Planning series, offered by MEO, runs from July 5 to Aug. 3 – with graduates….