pathways of service

Economic Development is at the core of MAAC’s mission and is embedded throughout our programs and across all pathways. At MAAC, we help individuals and families create the life they want and deserve. MAAC has been responding to community needs since 1965. The services we offer are broad in scope with an underlying focus to help individuals and families create the life they want and deserve through economic mobility. Our five pathways of service outlined below allow us to meet a diverse range of needs in the community.

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Economic Development

MAAC provides resources and education to help community members achieve economic independence and grow their wealth.

Current Programs in our Economic Development Department include:

Community Resource Navigation
  • Food Distributions
  • Energy Assistance
  • Weatherization Services
Family Asset Building
  • Financial Empowerment
  • Lending Circles
  • Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
  • Emergency Housing Assistance
Workforce Development
  • Next Level Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship
  • Next Level Parent
  • Next Level Youth
  • Unidos in Finance
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Housing

MAAC provides access to affordable homes and addresses barriers to housing stability. Through our real estate development efforts, MAAC is addressing a critical need for housing in the County of San Diego.

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Education

From 7 months to 24 years old, we leverage the power of education to develop leaders and break the cycle of poverty.

  • Child Development Program (Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool)
  • MAAC Community Charter School (MCCS)
  • Colibri MX Scholarship
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Advocacy & Leadership Development

Embedded in each of our programs, we provide training and resources to support community members in advocating on behalf of policies that strengthen their families and communities.

  • Advocacy days at local, state, and national levels
  • Voter registration
  • Opportunities for Civic Engagement
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Health & Well-being

MAAC addresses health, safety, and well-being challenges to support individuals and families on their road to recovery and healthy living.

  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Education
  • Casa de Milagros Women’s Recovery Home
  • Nosotros Men’s Recovery Home