MEO receives $211,226 grant for senior employment program
A Maui Economic Opportunity program that provides on-the-job training for Maui County seniors and is currently seeking applicants has received a $211,226 federal grant that runs through June 2022. Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) was established by...
National Employ Older Workers Week
It's National Employ Older Workers Week from Sunday, Sept. 19, to Saturday, Sept. 25. The theme for this year's Week is: "The Future is NEOWW!" Over the past year, older workers have shown a remarkable ability to adapt to the changing demands of a dynamic workplace....
Hispanic Heritage Month
¡Buenas Tardes Everyone! Today begins the celebration of *Hispanic Heritage Month*! Just a little information; "Hispanic" refers to Spanish speakers or those who descend from Spanish-speaking populations, "Latino" refers to those who are from or are descendants of...
MEO helps client with his employment needs
Bryan Benz, an enrollee in Maui Economic Opportunity’s BEST (Being Empowered and Safe Together) Reintegration and Employment Services programs, was so excited to shop for work-related items – with the financial support of MEO – at Ross Dress for Less in Kahului on...
MEO Gala Honors Mayor Michael Victorino
The 2020 Maui Economic Opportunity ". . . Do What's Right" fundraising gala went on Saturday night, Aug. 28, online after being postponed three times due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The livestreamed event on Zoom, the MEO website and Facebook honored Maui County Mayor...
MEO receives $150,000 OHA award for fresh food program
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., today announced receiving a $150,000 award for a fresh food voucher program that will support the Native Hawaiian community through the Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA) COVID-19 Impact and Response Grant. ‘Ai Hua will help to reinforce...
National energy assistance program that aids local families celebrates 40th birthday
Chase Taiseni and his girlfriend visited a Maui Economic Opportunity housing/energy assistance outreach event in Kihei earlier this year. Chase had lost his job due to the COVID-19 pandemic and came to the event looking for help with utility bills. He had received a...
Recently released inmate works to restart his life
Lolesio Setefano was released from the federal correctional system after 10 years behind bars with hopes of restarting his life. He was referred to Maui Economic Opportunity’s BEST (Being Empowered and Safe Together) program in May. He came to the BEST program seeking...
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...
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...