The Hawaiian Word of the week is kū’oko’a. K ū’oko’a is independence, liberty, freedom; independent, free.
MEO & UH-Maui CC announce Green Job training for Maui
Maui Community College students and staff install photo voltaic solar collectors to help save energy and lower costs at the school.  
Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.(MEO) has received $100,000 from the State Dept. of Labor and Industrial Relations (DLIR) to develop a “green” training program in Small Business & Residential Energy Management (SBREM) and  Commercial Building Energy Management (CBEM).This effort, in collaboration with the University of Hawaii’s Maui Community College and it’s Office of Continuing Education and Training through the Vital Innovative Training & Economic Development Center (VITEC) and the Sustainable Living Institute of Maui (SLIM), will result in an ongoing ability to train an eco-friendly workforce in Maui County by addressing the skill challenges necessary to alter and manage the infrastructure of current workforce systems (eg. energy auditing and retrofitting) and/or aiding in the establishment of new industries focused on deploying innovative energy conservation strategies and technologies.  Click here for more information.
MEO to distribute free fruit, produce & honey coupons to island seniors.

Nativadad Tunbaga and Teregrina BarayugaMaui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO) will be distributing $50 coupons to individuals 60 or over with a total individual income of $23,051 or less beginning May 18 at MEO office locations on Maui, Molokai, and Lanai. Coupons will be available to eligible individuals Monday to Friday, 8:00am-3:00pm, except for holidays.

In order to receive the coupons individuals should come to one of the MEO offices during the distribution hours necessary paperwork for proof of income.  The coupons can be used for purchases of fresh and unprocessed fruits, vegetables, herbs and honey from MEO certified local farmers. Last year more than 50 local farmers participated in the program.  Click here for more information. 

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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:

“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.”

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.

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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.