In 1980, Rudy moved to Maui and worked for MEO.  It vividly reminded him of the spirit of UFW – a true sense of the community.  Cesar said that people should look out for the poor, that there should be fairness and that you’ll always know in your heart what is right.  Rudy firmly believes that the Hawaiian word, “pono”, exemplifies this same belief.  In 1993, Rudy left MEO to work for the County of Maui.  This was the same year that Cesar passed away.  Rudy continues to spend his time at the County fulfilling his promise to Cesar to “help the people”.  Rudy exemplifies this spirit through his dedication to the Hispanic community in ensuring there are programs that meet their needs and their voice is heard.

Pictured: Leonardo Sequeira, Annette Dadez, Lyn McNeff, Rudy Esquer, Gladys Baisa   ...more

MEO named its Volunteer and Benefactor of the Year at its annual recognition luncheon on February 19, 2013. First Hawaiian Bank's Vice President and Business Banking Team Leader, Mr. Bard Peterson, was named Volunteer of the Year;  the Benefactor of the Year is the Agape Foundation. ... more

2/25/2013 MEO invites you to attend our next Town Hall Meeting to Prevent and Reduce Underage Alcohol and to educate our community on available resources.  Light snacks and refreshments provided.  Learn about the issues of underage drinking, identify how underage drinking affects the community, and brainstorm possible solutions. The meeting will provide an opportunity for parents, teachers, officials, youth, and other community members to voice their concerns and suggest ideas for preventing young people from using alcohol.

In honor of National Martin Luther King Day, County of Maui Volunteer Center and MEO AmeriCorps coordinated a Day of Service Projects on Saturday, January 19 and Monday, January 21, 2013.  Please join us in celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr by volunteering for one or more of the various opportunities! 

MEO Employees' gathered together on Friday, December 21 for an annual holiday luncheon.  Door prizes and festivities gave rise to good cheer, and  MEO Board members were present to provide their support.  Take out lunches were available for those on duty.

Members and guests of the Maui Senior Citizen, Planning and Coordinating  Council (P&CC) came together to celebrate the holidays and install their newly elected officers on December 12 at MEO Family Center in Wailuku.  Councilmember Gladys Baisa was the installing official. Seniors 55 and older who are interested in becoming a member of a Maui County senior club may contact MEO’s Community Relations Liaison Agnes Groff at 249-2990. (more info)

The Hawaii State Legislature's Public Access Room (PAR) is hosting workshops on Maui.  The workshops are free and open to the public. Make a difference and discover the  public's power in the legislative process.  (flyer)

This forum will provide interested community members, community leaders, legislators, nonprofit and service agencies an opportunity to collaborate and discuss the needs of reentering offenders and the safety of our community.  
Please join us on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 9am-11am at MEO Classrooms.   RSVP on-line, or to Debbie Cabebe @ 243-4342.  For questions, please contact Kathy Narasaki at 243-4646.

There are approximately 770,000 people in the US who are homeless, and an additional 700,000 children without a place to call home who go to bed hungry nightly. Bringing attention to the national disgrace of homeless is something for which you can be proud. Participation in the National Homeless Awareness week will help build your community and leadership skills, while fostering a greater understanding and solidarity among your friends and peers.

Mahalo to all of the senior clubs, community organizations and vendors for supporting the 39th Annual County of Maui Senior Health Fair; you are terrific.  A special mahalo to the County of Maui Department of Housing and Human Concerns for continually funding this annual event.  Finally, we would like to thank the County Office on Aging staff, the MCCC workline and MEO staff for all of their hard work, making this the best fair ever!

MEO's Head Start Wailuku B children and staff attending a Proclamation signing with Mayor Alan Arakawa for April - Month of the Young Child on Tuesday, April 10.

Want to thank Minit Stop for stepping up to be the first store chain in Maui County to participate in this campaign.   Long's Drugs, Pukalani also signed up as we sticker-ed their store April 18.  Thanks Department of Police for providing community support and Department of Liquor Control who has sent investigators to each event to provide educational support. Thanks Department of Housing and Human Concerns for taking this campaign on and for caring about our youth!  The true stars are the kids from Maui Economic Opportunity who participate, make a difference!

We are looking for volunteers to participate on Maui Economic Opportunity’s team and help us support the 35th Annual Visitor Industry Charity Walk. All walkers are required to have a minimum of $35 for adults and $25 for those under 18 years of age (regardless of age including infants) to be collected in donations to partipate. Walkers are treated to food, drink and first-aid at checkpoints along the walk route. All checkpoints are operated and supplied with refreshments and helpers by Hawaii hotels and allied organizations. Entertainment may also be provided at many checkpoints and at the end of the walk. 

Lanai - Saturday, May 4, 2013 7:30 am at Four Seasons Resort Lanai, Lodge at Koele

If you would like to participate, stop by our office or call 249-2990 and sign up; or donate if you are unable to participate.  For your donation you will receive a tax deduction receipt from the Hawaii Hotel Industry Foundation.  Mahalo for your support!

 

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