Bishop Pahia has been a “lifeline” for more than a thousand inmates released from jail and prison during his 15 years with Maui Economic Opportunity’s Being Empowered and Safe Together (BEST) program, which helps these men and women rejoin the community. The former corrections officer at Maui Community Correctional Center is retiring from MEO.
The Compacts of Free Association or “COFA” Community Resource Fair, which features wildfire relief program information and signups and assistance with legal and immigration issues, will be held today, Friday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 6 p.m. at Maui Economic Opportunity in Wailuku.
Purchasing Specialist Mae Koyanagi, a 28-year employee who works behind the scenes to keep the wheels of Maui Economic Opportunity churning to help those in need, was named MEO’s Employee of the Month. It’s the fourth time she is being recognized with the honor.
Families with dependent children in their household, directly and indirectly impacted by the wildfires and earning less than 350% of the poverty level (which for a family of four is $120,750 annually) are eligible for the benefits.
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