MEO 2026 Gala honoring state Sen. Troy Hashimoto sold out
Maui Economic Opportunity’s 2026 Gala, which honors state Sen. Troy Hashimoto, is sold out. “We thank the generosity of businesses and individuals in the community for supporting our largest fundraiser of 2026,” said CEO Debbie Cabebe. “Given the uncertainties over...
Hana team delivered more than 500 wrapped gifts
MEO's Hana team delivered more than 500 wrapped gifts to be distributed to the children in the Hana Winter Program, hosted by Hana Arts. Mahalo to Hana Arts and the Hana Community Association for working hard to gather these donations for the keiki of Hana. A BIG...
St. Anthony Church donates clothing and other items to MEO’s BEST program
St. Anthony Church donated clothing, footwear, backpacks and other items to Maui Economic Opportunity’s program that helps individuals transition back into the community upon release from incarceration. “Many of those released from jail or prison have only the clothes...
English conversation classes available
English conversation classes for Spanish speakers are being offered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Enlace Hispano program. The 12-class series will be held at MEO’s Wailuku classroom, 99 Mahalani St. The cost is $65, and financial aid is available. For class schedule,...
MEO Youth Services offering Frosty Friday activities at QKC
Crafts, games and treats will be offered by Maui Economic Opportunity’s Youth Services at the Queen Ka`ahumanu Center in the first Frosty Fun Friday on Friday, Dec. 5. Other Frosty Fun Fridays will be held Dec. 12 and 19. The activities run from 5 to 7 p.m. in the...
Head Start’s Ashley Caris named MEO Employee of the Month
Head Start Health Manager Ashley Caris was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month with her nominator praising her for “empowering and inspiring” her team. “Flexible to shift in between transitions from the office to the (Head Start) centers as needed,...
Giving Tuesday
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...
Enlace Hispano’s Sharon Shough named MEO Employee of the Month
Enlace Hispano Program Specialist Sharon Shough, who readily offers her bilingual skills to assist co-workers while employing “creativity, flexibility and resourcefulness” in resolving pressing challenges with clients, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of...