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Thank you to Eduardo Velasquez, Director of Research at the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation, for providing our MAAC leadership team with an update on the current economic landscape in our region. A key takeaway from this insightful presentation was the impact our purchasing power can have on our local economy. Small shifts, like increasing our local spending by 1%, could result in an economic impact of $466 million dollars and would create thousands of qua...lity jobs for San Diego residents. Let's support our businesses and buy local! At MAAC, we are glad to be working together with the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation to create inclusive economic opportunities for our region. Learn more about San Diego's Inclusive Growth Initiative here: https://bit.ly/3fxCJCm #MAACPartners #EconomicDevelopment #InclusiveEconomy

Join our very own, Tommy Ramirez, Director of MAAC Community Charter School, and other leading experts as they discuss best practices to address youth's wellness and mental health needs. Click here https://bit.ly/3u3zSX2 to join this important conversation, Holistic Wellness and Mental Health: A Community of Resiliency Perspective presented by Blue Shield of California. Registration link will be open through Tuesday, May 25. #MentalHealthMonth #MCCS #MACEducation #MAACPartners

Deadline Extended! You can submit your application for MAAC's Unidos in Finance program by Friday, May 28 at 5 pm Learn from experts in the banking and financial services industry, build your resume, network, and receive job placement assistance over the course of 8 weeks. Take the first step towards your new career in financial services! To learn more about this program visit: https://bit.ly/3vnLDIP

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time dedicated to acknowledging the accomplishments and contributions of the AAPI community. Check out the article below to learn more about how to be an advocate, ways to support and amplify the voices of our AAPI community. #AAPIHeritageMonth

Happy Birthday #HeadStart! We're proud to be a Head Start provider and support the school readiness of our young children! Learn more about MAAC’s early childhood education programs, including Head Start, Early Head Start, and State Preschool: https://bit.ly/2S6FG4U #HappyBdayHeadStart #56YearsOfHeadStart #MAAC_CDP #MAACHeadStart #OurFutureisBright

Quick reminder for North County families! Our next diaper distribution in partnership with San Diego Food Bank is taking place TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 19 from 3 pm to 6 pm at our MAAC North Campus located at 956 Vale Terrace Drive, Vista 92084. If you are in need of diapers for your baby, please stop by our offices. All COVID-19 protocols and CDC guidelines will be followed including social distancing and wearing masks. #diaperdistribution #NorthCountySD

Our Real Estate Development team is excited to break ground in Lakeside! MAAC has owned and operated Villa Lakeshore Apartments since 2003. This year, the 34-unit property will undergo a major renovation to ensure long-term sustainability and affordability and will include a brand new community room for residents. #MAACbuilds #BuildingVibrantCommunities

Today we celebrated our principal accountant, Maria "Conchita" Vazquez, for her outstanding commitment to MAAC and the communities we serve as a vital member of our fiscal team. She will be retiring at the end of January after 31 years of dedicated service. Congratulations on your retirement, Conchita! We will miss you. We wish you good health and great enjoyment in this new chapter of your life! #MAACfamilia #MAACimpact

Vaccination helps end the pandemic! The COVID-19 vaccine has been validated by the nation’s top medical experts to be safe and effective. Provided at no cost! For more information, please go to: https://bit.ly/2LVgbQZ ¡La vacuna del COVID-19 es gratuita y está validada por expertos médicos! Para más información sobre la vacuna visita: https://bit.ly/3nO4okG San Diego Latino Health Coalition

In this interview, Marcus Bush, Project Manager for MAAC's Real Estate Development Department talks to CBS 8 - San Diego News about being elected as the first Afro-Latino councilmember to serve in City of National City- Government. Congratulations Councilmember Bush! Thank you for your ongoing commitment to creating long-term systemic change in the communities we serve. http://bit.ly/3rAGhIs #ProudMAACie #Advocacy #BuildingVibrantCommunities #NationalCity

As infections and hospitalizations continue to increase rapidly across San Diego County, stay home when possible, wear a mask, stay at least 6 feet apart from others, and wash your hands with soap and water. https://bit.ly/2X0zmwc A medida que las infecciones y hospitalizaciones continúan aumentando rápidamente en el condado de San Diego, quédate en casa cuando sea posible, usa la mascarilla, mantente al menos a 6 pies de distancia de los demás y lávate las manos con agua y jabón. https://bit.ly/2JX0pnS San Diego Latino Health Coalition

We are proud to support the Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program, bringing fantastic members to our team! San Diego is home to the second largest veteran population in California, and MAAC is the first non-profit organization on the west coast to participate in the program. We are thrilled to announce that Kaitlyn Kelly has joined us as a Special Projects Fellow and will be working with our Child Development and Economic Development programs. Kaitlyn's experience a...s a leader in the US Navy will be invaluable to MAAC and we look forward to having her on our team! To learn more about Hiring Our Heroes visit hiringourheroes.org/fellowships/ #MAACpartners #MAACimpact #HOHfellows #hiringourheroes #DODSkillbridge #transitioningmilitary #militarytransition #veterans

Our next food distribution is Thursday, 2/11 in CHULA VISTA at the parking lot of our administrative offices: 1355 Third Avenue, CV 91911. Drive through pick-up preferred from 9 AM until supplies run out. For your safety as well as the safety of our volunteers, please wear a mask! Reusable face masks and hand sanitizer will be distributed to vehicles while supplies last. Stay safe and healthy!... #MAAC #foodbank #fooddistribution #covid19

A great big thank you to Selena Gomez & Chef Marcela Valladolid for featuring MAAC in your recent episode of Selena + Chef! We're grateful for your generous donation to our Colibri MX Scholarship, which will help even more promising students as they pursue higher education! Did you know that 90% of our 2020 scholars are the first ones in their families to go to college?? Don't miss Selena + Chef with Chef Marcela [Season 2, Episode 7], available to watch now on HBO Max! ... Learn more: MAACproject.org/ColibriMX #MAACthanks

¿Tiene dudas sobre la vacuna para erradicar el Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Aquí está nuestra más reciente sesión de San Diego Latino Health Coalition con diferentes invitados de San Ysidro Health que hablan sobre el tema y responden a la preguntas frecuentes sobre las vacunas ¡Infórmese y mantenga a tu familia sana! Si tiene dudas o necesita recursos llame a MAAC al (760) 916-4275, estamos aquí para asistirle.

Televisa Tijuana Oficial entrevistó a Arnulfo Manriquez, Director Ejecutivo de MAAC, quién respondió algunas preguntas frecuentes sobre la vacuna. Si tiene preguntas o necesita ayuda para encontrar recursos o información sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19) comuníquese con MAAC, miembro de San Diego Latino Health Coalition, al (760) 916-4275. --- Arnulfo Manríquez, President & CEO of MAAC, responds to frequently asked questions about the vaccine. ... If you have questions or need support navigating COVID-19 resources contact MAAC, member of the San Diego Latino Health Coalition, at (760) 916-4275.

Ya empezamos la conversación comunitaria virtual con San Diego Latino Health Coalition! Nuestros amigos de San Ysidro Health platicarán sobre el Coronavirus (COVID-19), sus efectos en la salud de la comunidad y recursos para mantener su bienestar. Regístrese aquí y únase a la conversación: https://bit.ly/39soH1P

Today (1/19), at 2:30 PM Pacific Time, we are coming together to honor the lives lost to COVID-19 and mourn with communities across our country forever changed from this deadly virus. Join us, from wherever you are, in lighting a candle during the #COVIDMemorial. - Hoy, 19 de Enero a las 2:30 pm hora del Pacífico, honraremos a aquellos que perdieron la vida como resultado del Coronavirus (COVID-19). Nos uniremos con diversas comunidades a través del país que fueron afectadas por este virus mortal. Acompáñenos a prender una vela durante el #COVIDMemorial.

Learn about the free offerings available at our Resource Centers that will help you stay safe during the pandemic. San Diego Latino Health Coalition is conducting an English COVID-19 Virtual Community Education Session tomorrow via Facebook Live and Zoom! Register at https://bit.ly/3nokBhr. Si prefiere recibir la información en Español, puede ver la sesión de la semana pasada en https://vimeo.com/470577944.

For more than 50 years, MAAC has provided early childhood education services to nearly 40,000 children and their families in North San Diego County. Our Head Start, Early Head Start, and state preschool programs help prepare our youngest minds for elementary school readiness and future success. Studies have shown that Head Start children have a higher likelihood of graduating from high school, attending college and receiving a post-secondary degree, license, or certification.... We're sharing 55 Reasons to MAAC in celebration of MAAC's Anniversary. Follow us to learn more about our 55 years of work in San Diego County. Your donation of $55 (or any amount) will ensure that MAAC continues to provide these quality programs well into the next 55 years. DONATE TODAY https://give.maacproject.org/55forMAAC. #55forMAAC #EarlyChildHoodEducation #MAAC_CDP #HeadStart #EarlyHeadStart #StatePreschool #QualityPreschoolInitiative #OurFutureIsBright #InvestinginTomorrowsLeaders

Since opening our first apartment community in 1994, MAAC has developed and managed more than 1,000 units of affordable housing throughout San Diego County. MAAC’s Mercado Apartments was the first new development for Barrio Logan in more than fifty years and paved the way for businesses to come in and bring new life to this community. MAAC is 55! Follow us to learn more about our 55 years of work in San Diego County. DONATE TODAY https://www.classy.org/campaign/55-for-maa...c/c306350. #55forMAAC #affordablehousing #housing #buildingvibrantcommunities #aplacetocallhome #theresnoplacelikehome

Congratulations to MAACie Rafael Monroy for his recognition as an outstanding leader during Assemblymember Shirley Weber Annual Salute to Hispanic-American and Filipino-American Leaders in the 79th District tonight. Thank you, Rafa, for your commitment to improving the quality of life for our San Diego youth and families for the past 28 years and your work in restorative justice and community development. We're proud of your contributions to MAAC and our hometown of San Diego--our communities are more vibrant because of amazing leaders like you. #MAACImpact #SalutetoLeaders #MAACthanks #LeadingtheWay

MAAC is 55! To celebrate, we bring you 55 Reasons to MAAC. Here's Reason #52: MAAC invests in youth ages 16+ by providing on-the-job training and work experience for future career success. Many community leaders, like National City Mayor Alejandra Sotelo-Solis, have attributed getting their first jobs through MAAC’s Hire-a-Youth programs, developing leadership and job skills that they still apply today. Did you get your first job through MAAC? Let us know in the commen...ts below! DONATE TODAY https://give.maacproject.org/55forMAAC. #55forMAAC #InvestinginTomorrowsLeaders #HireAYouth #YouthBuild #Connect2Success

Quick Reminder for our North County families--we have our drive-thru diaper distribution again today, 10/21 from 3-6 PM at MAAC North Campus in Vista! The first 50 families to come to today's distribution will also receive a package of non-perishable groceries. Special thanks to Turning Point San Diego for the donation for our families! #MAACImpact #DiaperDistribution #FoodDistribution #FoodBank

MAAC is proud to endorse Measure A in the City of San Diego. Here’s why: -7500 apartments! $900 million bond for affordable and supportive housing -Manageable Costs: Costs the average homeowner $2/month next year, ramping up to $10.50/month after seven years won’t affect the rent of affordable housing residents By serving our neighbors experiencing homelessness and lower income seniors, veterans, families, youth, and people living with disabilities, Measure A is an essentia...l step toward ending chronic homelessness in San Diego! Join us -- Please make more affordable apartments and a solution to homelessness possible, and vote for Measure A all the way at the bottom of the ballot! https://yesonasandiego.org/ #Vote #YesonASD #MAACImpact #advocacy #civicengagement

MAAC understands that not all students learn the same way. So in 2001, we opened the MAAC Community Charter School, an alternative learning environment for high school aged students facing various obstacles and who would have otherwise dropped out of school. Since opening, we’ve graduated more than 1200 studentsmany have been the first in their families to receive their high school diploma. Are you or do you know one of our Eagle Warriors? Give that student or staff a shouto...ut below! MAAC is 55! To celebrate, we bring you 55 Reasons to MAAC. DONATE TODAY https://give.maacproject.org/55forMAAC. #55forMAAC #MCCSEagleWarriors #OurFutureisBright #Education #InvestinginTomorrowsLeaders

MAAC advocates for policies to create systemic change in our community. And it doesn’t stop there! We provide our participants with tools to organize and advocate for the issues they care about as well. This photo from 1969 shows the Delano Freedom Bus, which transported MAACies and other supporters from San Diego to Central California to advocate in support of better wages and working conditions for farm workers. : Carlos LeGerrette MAAC is 55! To celebrate, we bring you... 55 Reasons to MAAC. Follow us to learn more about our 55 years of work in San Diego County. Your donation of $55 (or any amount) will ensure that MAAC continues to be a voice for our most vulnerable individuals and families. DONATE TODAY https://give.maacproject.org/55forMAAC. #55forMAAC #advocacy #huelga #buildingvibrantcommunities

Today, 10/19, is the deadline to register to vote in California for the November 3 election! Go to SDVote.com to register online, check your voter status, and view your sample ballot. Let's make sure our voices are heard--register to vote, make a voting plan, and most importantly, VOTE! #Vote #SDVote #GOTV #CivicEngagement #Election

MAAC's next food distribution is happening this Tuesday, 10/20, at 3 locations across the county! Our team of staff and volunteers will be at: Lakeside Community Center beginning at 8 AM... San Martin de Porres Apartments in Spring Valley at 9 AM and at Laurel Tree Apartments in Carlsbad at 2 PM All distributions will last until supplies run out. Please help us share this information to your networks! Stay safe and healthy! #MAACimpact #foodbank #fooddistribution

MAAC was founded in 1965 by a group of neighbors who were seeking to address the pressing needs of the Mexican American community in the South Bay. 55 years later, we build upon MAAC’s Latino roots as we continue to work towards equity and justice for all communities throughout San Diego County. MAAC is 55! To celebrate, we bring you 55 Reasons to MAAC. Follow us to learn more about our 55 years of work in San Diego County. Your donation of $55 (or any amount) will ens...ure that MAAC continues to be a voice for our most vulnerable individuals and families. DONATE TODAY https://www.classy.org/campaign/55-for-maac/c306350. #55forMAAC #equity #justice #buildingvibrantcommunities

Our EVP/Chief Impact Officer, Lisette Islas, gave remarks at a press conference this week in support of Measure A, which is being voted on in the current election. A region prospers when all of its residents prosper and have the resources they need including homes. If passed, Measure A will help ensure housing is accessible to everyone, especially foster youth, seniors, veterans, and working families. It would also create more than 9,000 construction jobs and $413 million ...in local wages. Join MAAC in support and vote yes on Measure A! #advocacy #YesonA #vote #buildingvibrantcommunities