activities · 27
what they do
direct service · 24
- Deliver adaptive social services to over 100,000 individuals annually Family Support and Resource ConnectionProvides comprehensive social services to over 100,000 individuals and families each year across San Diego County, addressing basic needs and promoting stability through integrated support programs.
- Deliver early childhood and youth education programsOperates early childhood education services including Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool programs, enrolls students in a community charter school, and supports youth education through scholarships and apprenticeships.
- Deliver food distribution services Food Distribution Network ManagementOperates food distribution events at multiple locations throughout the month to increase accessibility for community members, serving over 100,000 individuals annually through these and other programs.
- Deliver food distribution services On-Campus and Pop-Up Food PantriesOperates recurring food distribution events at multiple locations throughout San Diego County to increase access to food for community members in need.
- Deliver social services to over 100,000 individuals annually Family Support and Resource ConnectionProvides adaptive social services to over 100,000 people each year across San Diego County, including support for individuals and families in need. This figure is consistently cited across multiple evidence sources as the organization’s annual reach.
- Deliver weatherization and energy efficiency services Weatherization and Energy Efficiency UpgradesInvests in home weatherization to improve energy efficiency and comfort, including a project that weatherized 742 homes and services implemented in National City, CA.
- Deliver weatherization and home energy efficiency services Weatherization and Energy Efficiency UpgradesImplements weatherization programs that have improved 742 homes through $1.6 million in investments, enhancing energy efficiency and living conditions in communities such as National City.
- Deliver workforce and financial empowerment servicesProvides workforce development, financial career pathways, family asset building, and financial empowerment services such as lending circles, VITA, and emergency housing assistance across multiple locations in San Diego County.
- Deliver workforce development and financial empowerment programsProvides workforce development services including career pathways training, youth and parent training, and early childhood education apprenticeships. Also offers financial empowerment through lending circles, VITA tax services, emergency housing assistance, and family asset building.
- Develop and manage affordable housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingOwns, develops, and manages a portfolio of over 1,140 affordable housing units across eight properties in San Diego County to promote long-term housing stability.
- Develop and manage affordable housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingOwns, develops, and manages a portfolio of over 1,140 units of affordable housing across San Diego County through eight housing developments, providing long-term stability for low-income residents.
- Implement home weatherization services Weatherization and Energy Efficiency UpgradesInvests in energy efficiency by providing weatherization services to homes across San Diego County, including a documented investment of $1.6 million to weatherize 742 homes, with ongoing work in National City, CA.
- Offer workforce development and financial empowerment programsProvides workforce development, career pathway training, financial literacy, lending circles, VITA services, and family asset building to support economic mobility in communities including Vista and Chula Vista.
- Operate early childhood education and youth development programsRuns early childhood education programs including Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool, serves 1,324 children, operates the MAAC Community Charter School with 375 enrolled students, and offers youth scholarships and apprenticeships.
- Operate recovery and health support programs Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides substance use counseling and operates gender-specific recovery homes, including a women’s recovery home in San Diego, and offers DUI education services.
- Operate recovery and health support services Substance Use Disorder TreatmentProvides substance use counseling and supportive housing through a women's recovery home in San Diego, CA, and offers DUI education programs as part of health and well-being services.
- Provide affordable housing Acquisition and Rehabilitation of Affordable HousingDevelops, owns, and manages a portfolio of over 1,140 affordable homes across eight developments in San Diego County to support long-term stability for low-income residents.
- Provide case management for utility arrears Utility Bill Payment AssistanceOffers quarterly case management for SDG&E customers in the CBO Arrears Case Management Pilot program, including personalized support and resource connection.
- Provide early childhood and youth education programsOperates early childhood education programs including Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool in locations such as San Marcos and Oceanside, CA, serving 1,324 children annually, and runs the MAAC Community Charter School with 375 enrolled students. Also offers youth scholarships and apprenticeships.
- Provide emergency and ongoing utility assistance Utility Bill Payment AssistanceOffers temporary utility assistance and emergency energy support to low-income households, including through LIHEAP and SDG&E’s CBO Arrears Case Management Pilot, covering past-due or current bills and preventing disconnections.
- Provide food distribution and energy assistance services Utility Bill Payment AssistanceOperates regular food distribution events and offers emergency and ongoing energy assistance, including LIHEAP support, utility bill payment aid, and emergency intervention for households facing disconnection.
- Provide health and recovery support services Substance Use Disorder TreatmentOperates gender-specific recovery homes, including a women’s recovery home in San Diego, and offers substance use counseling and DUI education services.
- Provide utility and energy assistance Utility Bill Payment AssistanceOffers multiple forms of energy support including emergency assistance for households facing disconnection, one-time financial aid through LIHEAP, and bill payment help based on income and household size. Also provides quarterly case management for SDG&E customers in arrears.
- Reinvest in community economic developmentReinvests millions annually into the local economy through support programs, with a documented $6.2 million reinvestment, contributing to an overall economic impact exceeding $200 million per year.
advocacy · 3
- Conduct advocacy and civic engagement Youth & Community Voter RegistrationEngages in advocacy and civic participation efforts including voter registration and advocacy days at local, state, and federal levels.
- Conduct advocacy and civic engagement Youth & Community Voter RegistrationEngages in advocacy efforts including voter registration and participation in advocacy days at local, state, and federal levels to advance anti-poverty initiatives and community empowerment.
- Conduct civic engagement and advocacy activities Youth & Community Voter RegistrationEngages in advocacy and civic participation efforts, including voter registration and representation at local, state, and federal advocacy events.
strategies · 21
how they think
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- Affordable housing and energy cost reduction for economic security affordable_housing_developmentAddresses economic instability through affordable housing development and energy assistance programs that reduce utility costs, with prioritized access for vulnerable populations such as seniors, young children, and people with disabilities.
- Affordable housing development as poverty intervention affordable_housing_developmentCombats housing instability through real estate development and the creation of affordable housing units, addressing a core barrier to economic security.
- Affordable housing development to address instability affordable_housing_developmentCombats housing instability through real estate development and the creation of affordable housing units.
- Community-partnered and accessible service delivery community-partnered food distributionDistributes essential services like food through local partner networks to increase accessibility, convenience, and community trust.
- Community-partnered and accessible service delivery community-partnered food distributionExpands reach and accessibility of services—particularly food distribution—through partnerships with local food banks and community organizations, ensuring services are convenient and responsive to community needs.
- Community-partnered and accessible service delivery community-partnered food distributionDistributes essential services like food through local food banks and community organizations to increase accessibility, convenience, and community trust.
- Education and economic mobility as poverty intervention economic_mobility_through_educationUses education from early childhood through young adulthood, combined with resource provision, to build leadership, break intergenerational cycles of poverty, and promote long-term economic independence.
- Education as a driver of economic mobility economic_mobility_through_educationUses education from early childhood through young adulthood, combined with resource provision, to develop leadership, break intergenerational poverty cycles, and promote long-term financial stability.
- Education as a pathway to economic independence economic_mobility_through_educationUses education from early childhood through young adulthood, combined with resource provision, to develop leadership, break the cycle of poverty, and promote long-term financial stability.
- Embedded advocacy and leadership development embedded_advocacy_and_leadershipIntegrates advocacy and leadership training across all programs to empower community members to influence policy and systems change.
- Embedded advocacy and leadership development embedded_advocacy_and_leadershipIntegrates advocacy and leadership training across all programs to empower community members to influence policy and drive systemic change, positioning community voice as central to organizational impact.
- Embedded advocacy and leadership development embedded_advocacy_and_leadershipIntegrates advocacy and leadership training across all programs to empower community members to influence policy and drive systemic change.
- Emergency needs as foundation for economic mobility emergency-to-self-sufficiency pipelineAddresses immediate and emergency needs as a critical first step in a pipeline that leads to long-term economic self-sufficiency through coordinated, comprehensive programming.
- Energy assistance with prioritized access for vulnerable populations economic_security_through_energy_assistanceReduces energy burden for low-income households through utility assistance and clean energy access, with prioritized support for seniors, young children, and people with disabilities.
- Holistic, multi-pathway approach to self-sufficiency holistic service pathwaysUses an integrated model across five interconnected service pathways—Advocacy & Leadership Development, Economic Development, Education, Health & Well-being, and Housing—to address root causes of poverty and build long-term self-sufficiency.
- Holistic, multi-pathway service model holistic service pathwaysUses an integrated framework across five interconnected pathways—Advocacy & Leadership Development, Economic Development, Education, Health & Well-being, and Housing—to address root causes of poverty and maximize long-term self-sufficiency.
- Investment in culturally competent staff staff_investment_modelStrengthens service delivery by investing in staff professional development and hiring personnel who reflect the communities served, ensuring cultural competence and community trust.
- Organizational capacity building through development and communications development_staffingSupports sustainability and outreach by employing dedicated development and communications staff to strengthen fundraising, philanthropy, and public engagement.
- Staff investment and culturally competent workforce staff_investment_modelStrengthens service delivery and community trust by investing in staff professional development and hiring personnel who reflect the demographics of the communities served, ensuring culturally competent engagement.
- Staff investment and culturally competent workforce staff_investment_modelStrengthens service delivery by investing in staff professional development and hiring personnel who reflect the communities served, ensuring culturally competent and effective engagement.
- Targeted energy assistance for vulnerable households economic_security_through_energy_assistanceReduces energy burden for low-income households through utility assistance, energy efficiency, and renewable energy access, with prioritized support for seniors, young children, and people with disabilities.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Provides one-time annual financial assistance of up to $1,500 to eligible low-income households to help balance utility bills, prevent disconnections, and cover past-due energy costs for electricity, gas, and other home energy services.
SDG&E CBO Arrears Case Management Pilot Program
Case management program for SDG&E residential customers in specific zip codes with 90+ days past-due energy bills; includes quarterly meetings with MAAC case managers to connect participants with resources and tools to manage debt and avoid disconnection.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- CSU San Marcos Partner — Engages in community initiatives through shared board leadership.
- Casita Coalition Partner — Collaborates through shared board leadership and expertise in housing and community services.
- Chula Vista Partner — Provides multiple social services in partnership with or within the community of Chula Vista, CA.
- City of San Diego Government — Engages through shared board membership and municipal innovation collaboration.
- Columbia Bank Partner — Collaborates through board representation and financial expertise.
- First 5 Commission of San Diego Partner — Collaborates through board membership and joint focus on child development.
- Holthouse, Carlin, & Van Trigt LLP Government — Independent auditor of MAAC's financial statements in accordance with GAAS and Government Auditing Standards
- Jewish Family Service of San Diego Partner — Partners through shared board membership and focus on program and impact services.
- National City Partner — Implements weatherization programs in National City, CA.
- Oceanside Partner — Provides Early Head Start education services in Oceanside, CA.
- Puzzle Pieces Marketing Partner — Marketing and web development partner responsible for designing and developing the MAAC website.
- Puzzle Pieces Marketing Partner — Website design and development partner for MAAC.
- SDG&E Partner — Collaborates with SDG&E on the CBO Arrears Case Management Pilot program to help qualifying residential customers manage past-due energy bills and prevent disconnections.
- SDG&E Partner — Partners through supplier diversity and board representation.
- San Diego Partner — Operates a women's recovery home and related counseling services in San Diego, CA.
- San Marcos Partner — Operates early childhood education programs in San Marcos, CA.
- US Bank Partner — Engages through community affairs representation on the board.
- Vista Partner — Delivers workforce development and human resources services in Vista, CA.
- community organizations Partner — Local groups collaborating with MAAC to distribute food to those in need.
- local food banks Partner — Partner organizations that supply and help distribute food through MAAC's program.