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MEO Early Childhood Services Director Debbi Amaral retiring after 30-year career
Thousands of Maui County residents from low income families can thank Maui Economic Opportunity Director of Early Childhood Services Debbi Amaral ‒ who will be retiring later this month ‒ for getting a “head start” with subsidized preschool.
Kai Pelayo, Stupski Foundation named Volunteer, Benefactor of Year by MEO
Wildfire survivor and advocate Kai Pelayo and the Stupski Foundation, which gifted Maui Economic Opportunity $450,000 for early childhood programs, were named Volunteer and Benefactor of the Year respectively at MEO’s annual Volunteer Luncheon on Friday, Feb. 13.
Maui Economic Opportunity’s Debbie Cabebe wins Hawaiʻi Volunteer Service Award
Maui Economic Opportunity CEO Debbie Cabebe was honored with the Human Resources Volunteer Service Award at the Society for Human Resource Management Hawaiʻi Conference & Expo last month for her work with individuals and families impacted by the 2023 wildfires.
Maui’s safety net on edge: Federal funding cuts bring financial and psychological stress to local nonprofits
Maui County’s essential health and human services are bracing for financial hits and a surge of psychological strain due to potential federal funding cuts, according to recent University of Hawaiʻi reports.
Early childcare teacher Tiana Hema named MEO Employee of the Month
Kahi Kamaliʻi Infant Toddler Center teacher Tiana Hema, whose patience soothes meltdowns and energy ignites creativity and play, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month.
Stupski Foundation awards $450,000 to MEO early childhood programs
The Stupski Foundation recently awarded Maui Economic Opportunity a $450,000 grant to support programs and services for prenatal to 5-year-old children, their parents and caregivers.
