About the School
MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee on Anti-Poverty of San Diego County, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1965. It serves over 100,000 people annually across San Diego County, focusing on poverty alleviation and self-sufficiency. Originally established to support the Mexican American community, MAAC now provides comprehensive programs to all communities in the county, operating 39 sites with an annual budget of $70 million and a dedicated staff of nearly 500. MAAC offers services in five core areas: education, economic development, health and wellbeing, housing, and advocacy. Its programs include Head Start child development services, career training, addiction recovery services, affordable housing initiatives, and community leadership training. MAAC also administers specific programs like financial assistance for solid waste management fees and operates multiple affordable housing sites to address the housing crisis in San Diego. The organization is