Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc.

The Hawaiian word for today is aloha. Aloha is a word that is used constantly in Hawaii. Aloha means so many things but conveyed through one means first, attitude then action. Contemplate that as you read through the definition: love, affection, compassion, mercy, sympathy, pity, kindness, sentiment, grace, charity; greeting, salutation, regards; sweetheart, lover, loved one; beloved, loving, kind, compassionate, charitable, lovable; to love, be fond of; to show kindness, mercy, pity, charity, affection; to venerate; to remember with affection; to greet, hail. Aloha is an attitude that we must embody to be able to share. As a human service organization, it is critical that we have an attitude of aloha, encompassing all of its meanings.

Statement of the Mission of MEO

The Mission of MEO is to strengthen the community while helping people in need restore their hope, reach their potential and enrich their lives.

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc. (MEO) is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency, chartered on March 22, 1965 by federal mandate under provisions of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. The agency provides a comprehensive scope of services to those in need throughout Maui County and across the state of Hawai’i. “The Mission of MEO is to strengthen the community while helping people in need restore their hope, reach their potential and enrich their lives.” MEO annually provides services to over 10,000 people touching more than 60,000 people throughout Maui County and the State of Hawai’i.

MEO has been “helping people...changing lives” for 44 years. An articulate advocate for those whose voices are often not heard—the elderly, disabled, immigrants, youth, offenders and the economically disadvantaged—MEO operates programs throughout Maui County. From transportation and early childhood education to assistance with small business development MEO works in concert with the public and private sector.


member of Maui Non-Profit Directors

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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