Recovery Homes Casa de Milagros and Nosotros Celebrate their Anniversaries

The recovery homes Casa de Milagros and Nosotros in San Diego have had a profound impact on individuals struggling with addiction, helping thousands to achieve sobriety and reintegrate into society in the last 30years. These programs not only transform lives by providing crucial rehabilitation and support but also highlight the ongoing need for such services amid rising addiction rates.

Sep 2017 – El Latino – Recovery Homes Anniversary

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MAAC Kicks Off Voter Registration and Engagement Campaign

MAAC is urging eligible San Diego County citizens to make their voice heard and register to vote. Determined to increase the numbers for voter turnout at election polls throughout San Diego County, MAAC is embarking on a yearlong effort to get community residents engaged and registered to vote.

Jul 2018 – MAAC Kicks Off Voter Registration and Engagement Campaign

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MAAC’s Continued Commitment to Affordable Housing

Nine months ago, MAAC took responsibility for day-to-day management of the President John Adams Manor (PJAM), a 300-unit affordable housing community which the organization has owned since 1998, and secured financing for a complete renovation of the property. “MAAC is investing $14 million in the property, that’s about $47,000 per unit, to create better homes for our residents,” said Arnulfo Manriquez, President and CEO of MAAC. Construction will begin in November 2018 and is expected to take about one year.

Oct 2018 – MAAC’s Continued Commitment as an Affordable Housing Provider in San Diego

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MAAC launches new workforce development program, Connect to Success

MAAC, is excited to announce “Connect to Success,” a workforce development program designed to help prepare high school students enrolled at MAAC Community Charter School (MCCS), with the technical and soft skills needed to acquire living-wage jobs in green construction and health careers pathways. Through Connect to Success, services offered will be integrated with curriculum at the charter school. During the first three years of the program, approximately 100 students are expected to complete the trainings and certifications necessary to help give them an advantage for the post-high school job market.

Jan 2019 – MAAC Announces New Workforce Development Program for Opportunity Youth at MAAC Community Charter School

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Latinos in Finance

MAAC is seeking applicants for its new online career-training program, “Latinos in Finance.” The five-week Latinos in Finance Career Training Program offers guidance from professional trainers and banking experts who will provide the basics of bank compliance regulations, money handling and other essential skills for the financial sector. Job placement assistance and networking will also be part of the program.

May 2020 – 10 News – MAAC Announces Finance Career Training Program for Bilingual Adults

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Connect to Success

MAAC is currently enrolling students for its youth workforce development program, “Connect to Success.” Now in its second year, the program is designed specifically to help prepare high school students enrolled at MAAC Community Charter School (MCCS), a free public charter high school, with the technical and soft skills needed to acquire living-wage jobs in green construction and health careers pathways. The Connect to Success program is scheduled to kick off its next cohort of 30 students for the 2020-2021 school year which is scheduled to begin on July 20, 2020.

July 2020 – MAAC Now Enrolling for 2nd Year of “Connect to Success” Program

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Opinion: Caring for 1,450 unaccompanied minors every day in San Diego was daunting but we didn’t hesitate

MAAC played a pivotal role in the emergency intake shelter for unaccompanied migrant children at the San Diego Convention Center. Alongside other local service organizations, MAAC leveraged its expertise in childcare and trauma-informed services to help develop and operate the shelter’s social services. This collaborative effort ensured that the children’s physical, emotional, and educational needs were met, resulting in the successful reunification of over 2,400 minors with their families and placement of an additional 800 with supportive sponsors.

August 2021 – San Diego Union-Tribune – What it was like working with migrant children inside the San Diego Convention Center

July 2021 – San Diego Union-Tribune – Op-Ed: Caring for 1,450 unaccompanied minors every day in San Diego was daunting but we didn’t hesitate

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Opinion: Small changes in the economy can have big impacts on people’s lives

A small business owner partnering with MAAC, requested a fee increase for herself and her peers. Despite financial strains brought on by the pandemic, MAAC adjusted its budget to provide a slightly higher increase than requested, supporting these childcare providers.

August 2021 – San Diego Union-Tribune – Op-Ed: Small changes in the economy can have big impacts on people’s lives

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Affordable Housing – Valencia Pointe

Introducing Valencia Pointe, a 102-unit family affordable housing complex where units will range from 1-3 bedrooms. This complex will be reserved for families making between 30% and 80% of the area median income, opening in July of 2022. For more information on MAAC’s affordable housing, please visit MAACproject.org/housing.

March 2022 – 10News at 5pm – Affordable Housing Developments Underway

March 2022 – CBS 8 News at 7pm – Valencia Pointe Offers Affordable Housing

March 2022 – ABC 10 Sacramento – San Diego seeing biggest apartment boom in years

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Affordable Housing – Azuriik

The $200 million housing complex, Azuriik, will count with 400 apartments, 124 reserved for seniors and 276 for families with a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities will include an onsite daycare center on the ground floor for up to 120 children, a picnic area, a playground, a business center, a community room with a kitchen, a fitness center, and laundry room.

March 2022 – SD Metro – MAAC building affordable housing project in National City

March 2022 – San Diego Union-Tribune – National City’s 22-story affordable-housing project gets state funding

March 2022 – ConnectCRE – New, Tall, Affordable Housing Effort Coming to San Diego

March 2022 – San Diego Business Journal – National City Tower Planned

March 2022 – Times of San Diego – Tom York on Business

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