Maui Relief TANF immigrant families’ intake by appointment set 

Assistance for immigrants with dependent children to apply for the Maui Relief TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) Program will be available from 5 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 2, at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.

The event is by appointment only at 99 Mahalani St., behind the J. Walter Cameron Center. Call 808-243-4316 and leave a name and phone number, and MEO will make contact to schedule the appointment. Walk-ins will not be assisted.

Please indicate if you require a translator and your preferred language.

Those with appointments should bring all required documents, which can be found at www.meoinc.org (Quick Links/Maui TANF Relief Program) or https://www.meoinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Documents-TANF.pdf.

Maui Relief TANF program offers rental, vehicle, utility, clothing and school supply financial support for Hawai‘i residents with at least one dependent child and who were directly impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires with loss of property/damage or earnings/job. The income limit for the program is 350% of the 2023 Hawai‘i federal poverty level, which is $120,750 annual gross earnings for a family of four.

Individuals may apply in-person weekdays, except holidays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at MEO or online at through the MEO website or at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ddfc0bcdfe5d403dbc526c436615d0bf.