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Head Start 2012-2013 School Year Applications
| MEO Head Start is accepting applications for the 2012-2013 school year beginning Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Click below for more information. |
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Hale Mahaolu Elua's 28th Annual Mochi Tsuki & Chinese New Year Celebration
Maui Rakuen Club New Year Celebration
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 Maui Rakuen Club's first meeting of the year on January 12, 2012 was a day of good fun, lots of delicious food and engaging fellowship. Held at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, Maui Minyo Kai dancers performed 3 Japanese dances, and seniors showed they can still "kick it and shake it" by their dance moves. One of the joys of the monthly meetings is the presence of Mrs. Teruko Fujimoto (pictured). She is an inspiration to all club members. At age 102, she is still able to join in and participate in the clubs' activities. Best wishes to Mrs Fujimoto and to all the Seniors for a wonderful "Year of the Dragon".
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AmeriCorps Summer Positions
 AmeriCorps is a Nationwide program serving local communities where there is a need. The Maui Economic Opportunity AmeriCorps Environmental program partners with conservation agencies County wide to provide assistance in working for the greater good of the Island’s environment. Summer Positions are now available for applying. Positions are available on Maui, Moloka`i, and Lana`i for the months of June-August.
Applicants must submit completed application, resume and letter of recommendation: MEO AmeriCorps Environmental Program, 99 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, Hawaii 9679. Phone: 808-243-4343, Fax: 808-249-2991, Contact: Martha Guzman. Deadline for submission is February 24, 2012. Download: Application Form or Recruitment Flyer |
Legislative Visits
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| MEO and Hale Mahalou, along with four members of the Senior Planning and Coordinating Council, spent the day on Oahu on January 4 meeting with legislators to educate them about agency programs and funding needs for the 2012-2013 fiscal year. We are all fortunate to have a dedicated group of legislators making up the Maui delegation. |
Recent Donors
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. is the recent recipient of generous donations from the following organizations:
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- Affordable Furniture & Design
- Atlas Foundation
- Boeing
- Golf Fore Gals Maui
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- Hafer Family Foundation
- Maui Soda & Ice Works
- St. Anthony Church
- Windermere Foundation
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MEO and its employees and clients are very grateful for the communities support. Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so online at DONATE, or by mailing a check to PO Box 2122 Kahului, HI 96733.
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Commercial Kitchen and Retail Space Available
Vineyard Street, Wailuku: The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Residential Training Center has a 1,060 square foot licensed commercial kitchen for lease. The kitchen comes with refrigerator, walk in freezer, gas stove, mixer, convection oven, deep fryer and commercial dishwasher. In addition to the kitchen, there is a 1,840 square foot retail space that can be used as a dining area or for retail sales.
Interested operators must be willing to provide training for two MEO clients (trainees) in each twelve month period of the lease. Operators must expose the trainees to all aspects of the operation and must pay minimum wage during the training period. The Operator may be eligible for wage reimbursements of 50% of the trainee’s wages through a Federal On the Job Training (OJT) funding assistance program for a three month period. Should the operator choose to hire the trainee after the training period; the operator agrees to pay the employee a comparable industry wage.
Lease rates, Kitchen and Retail Area: $3,800 plus utilities. Interested operators are invited to contact MEO Chief Programs Officer, Debbie Cabebe @243-4342.
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ASK | Prevent Suicide - Free iOS App
 Texas State & Tribal Youth Suicide Prevention project is proud to announce a small iPhone App for suicide prevention which is freely distributable everywhere. To download this app on an iPhone, iPad or iTunes, search for "suicide prevention" and look for "ASK."
This app was developed from a non-proprietary suicide prevention training program called ASK (ASK about suicide / Seek more information / Know where to refer) which was developed by Mental Health America of Texas. The suicide prevention app is supported by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration through the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act.
The app features the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number, 1-800-273-8255, warning signs, how to ask the question about suicide to save a life, and a list of Texas' Local Mental Health Authorities (community mhmr centers). There are tabs specifically devoted to people who might be interested in “LGBTQ” information and a tab for “Veterans”.
We urge you to take a moment and download this app, because when you or your friends are in crisis, a shortcut to the right help can make a huge difference in its outcome. Learn easy steps to help prevent suicide in your community right now. Click the link above to open iTunes and download, or search "suicide prevention" in the App Store on your iPhone or iPod Touch.
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We’re helping people, changing lives. You definitely can, too!
MEO’s services are constantly changing to meet the needs of children and families, the medically needy, the elderly and other low-income individuals. All MEO programs are tangible translations of the Promise of Community Action:
There are always at least a few MEO programs in need of volunteers, cash donations or inkind gifts. You can help. MEO does what poverty demands, and you are welcome to join us in whatever way you can. Call us at 249-2990. or Make a Donation on-line |
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Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.
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