Maui Economic Opportunity

Maui Economic Opportunity, Inc., is a nonprofit Community Action Agency working in Maui County to improve the lives of low income residents, kupuna, youth, persons with disabilities and other disenfranchised communities. Established in 1965, MEO operates more than 30 diverse programs from Head Start preschools to the Maui Bus paratransit system. Other programs offer rent and utility support; help for recently released inmates; substance abuse, bullying and suicide prevention for intermediate/high school youth; microloans and business planning classes for small businesses. Since the wildfires, MEO has provided housing, utility, vehicle, clothing and school supply assistance; business bridge grants; and employment for those impacted by the fires with agencies/nonprofits working in the fire zones.