Metropolitan Area Advisory Com On Anti-Poverty Of San Diego Cnty Inc

GENERAL: Housing & Real Estate Development (RED) - MAAC manages 876 units across our six properties and 1 partner property (Valencia Pointe in southeast San Diego). Our current portfolio includes the following locations Hillside Views Oak Park, Mercado Barrio Logan, San Martin de Porres Spring Valley, Laurel Tree Carlsbad, Seniors on Broadway Chula Vista, and Villa Lakeshore -- Lakeside. Our 2024 priorities included closing and breaking ground at our Laurel Tree Apartments in Carlsbad and securing funding to rehabilitate existing eligible assets in our portfolio (Seniors on Broadway in Chula Vista) and securing funding for (and control of) sites to construct new multi-family affordable housing communities within San Diego County. CLOSINGS: In 2024, we secured funding for the rehabilitation of Laurel Tree Apartments and Seniors on Broadway. MAAC was awarded an allocation of low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds for each of those properties. Laurel Tree closed in June and began construction in July 2024 with estimated completion in October 2025. Seniors on Broadway in Chula Vista closed financing in September 2025 and is now under way for a major rehab. Conversion of units to comply with Fair Housing and ADA is the primary scope of work along with various energy savings upgrades and solar PV. San Marin de Pores converted its construction financing to its permanent loan in October 2025 which included the final payout of developer fee as well as increasing its permanent loan to pay off some deferred fee. CIP: In October, construction rehab commenced Seniors on Broadway while the construction rehab on Laurel Tree was ongoing. FUNDING: MAAC submitted an application for CDBG for Mercado in 2025 with an award of $15,275,000 in March. RED applied for tax credits and tax-exempt bonds in September for Mercado as well. Award announcements are scheduled for November. MAAC also submitted an application to California HCD for AHSC funds for Ascencia in April 2025. Award announcements are scheduled for end of October.PIPELINE: As of December 31, 2023, MAAC has 916 units of affordable housing in pre-development: Ascencia (Escondido), Azuriik (National City), The Ivy (Escondido), and Sendero (San Diego). MAAC is also developing rehab projects for Seniors on Broadway and Mercado Apartments. MAAC is continuing to look to acquire new parcels to construct new multi-family affordable housing communities.

The Healthy Homes Division provides weatherization services to low-income families in San Diego County since 1978. In 2024, MAAC weatherized a total of 941 households, helping homes save about 18% on heat and 7% on electricity annually. Health & Safety Measures installed were as follows: carbon monoxide alarms, heating source repairs/replacements, water heater repairs/replacements, cooking appliance repair/replacement, caulking, weather-stripping, door replacements, attic insulation and low flow shower heads. The Energy department assisted 2,133 households with their home energy assistance costs and their SDG&E shut-off notices. The goal of this program is to assist households increase the energy efficiency in their homes thereby reducing their energy cost while safeguarding their health and safety by providing assistance to struggling homeowners and renters to catch up with their increasingly mounting utility costs.

The Health Services Division operates Casa De Milagros a female drug and alcohol recovery home. This past year 80 women were admitted into the program. Our men's recovery home is Nosotros. Nosotros had 79 men admitted into the program. One hundred percent of the residents are housed upon their discharge. Families are being reunited and lives are being changed through these two recovery homes. MAAC Project's Driving under the Influence Program (DUIP) had 1,034 participants in the year 2024. MAAC successfully assisted 1,118 participants regain their driving privileges. Our goal is to help make our roadways safe for all.

The MAAC Community Charter School is a high school of choice authorized by the Sweetwater Union High School District. MCCS is located in Chula Vista, CA and is one of only two charter high schools in the area that target at-risk students between the ages of 14-24, who have struggled to succeed in large, traditional public schools. At MCCS, students have an extended opportunity to earn their high school diploma in a small learning community and supportive environment. MCCS is an Alternative School under the Dashboard Alternative School Status (DASS) program (previously ASAM), and serves aproximately 354 students with 195 averaged enrollment in grades 9-13. Multiple Career Pathway tracks provide students with core education and skill sets for career readiness. MCCS offers an academic curriculum that qualifies students for enrollment in college, university, and entrance into the military. A variety of learning styles are supported through a choice of programs including a classroom (seat-based) program, Independent Studies program, and YouthBuild Program (hybrid). The school culture at MCCS promotes individual leadership, community responsibility, and self-sufficiency. Demographics at MCCS include approximately 66% English Language Learners, and 58% of students qualify for free or reduced price lunch, 3% students with special needs, 8% homeless youth, and 0% foster youth. MCCS is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and graduated a total of 82 students in the 2024-25 school year. Total revenue from all programs in January - December 2024 was $4,250,130M and expenses $4,103,915M.

The Economic Development Division continued to promote economic mobility and self-sufficiency through its core program areas: Workforce Development, Family Asset Building, Income Supports, and Advocacy. In 2024, MAACs workforce programsUnidos in Finance and Next Level Youth and Parentprovided tuition and program support totaling $520,000 to 248 individuals, helping low-income adults prepare for high-growth, high-wage careers. Through the VITA program, over $2.1 million in tax refunds were returned to 2,282 households, strengthening financial stability for working families. Additionally, 256 individuals participated in financial empowerment workshops and coaching through MAACs Financial Empowerment Network. The Striving Towards Economic Prosperity (STEP) program provided employment placement assistance, access to public benefits, income tax assistance, and financial education to over 3,225 affordable housing tenants and community members. To support basic needs, MAAC provided $1.2 million in emergency assistance to 132 households in Vista and $1.7 million in utility bill payment assistance to 2,133 households, helping families remain housed and maintain essential services. Food security efforts reached 17,802 families, with $1.1 million worth of food distributed through community food bank events. As part of its sustainability and advocacy work, the Electric Vehicle Access Program secured $552,000 in incentives and rebates, enabling low-income consumers to purchase battery electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.