MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee)

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) is a nonprofit social service organisation serving San Diego County, with a particular presence in the San Diego South Bay region. Founded in 1965 by community leaders as the San Diego County Advisory Committee of Mexican-Americans on Anti-Poverty, Inc., the organisation's stated mission is to maximise self-sufficiency for families and individuals through high-quality programmes and advocacy. It reports serving over 100,000 individuals annually and employs more than 400 staff members.

The organisation works across five interconnected Pathways of Service: Economic Development, Education, Health & Well-being, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. These are designed to address immediate needs while building long-term stability. Programme areas include Head Start and Early Head Start, which prepare children for school success; affordable housing developments that provide stable homes for families; and workforce training programmes intended to launch careers and build economic self-sufficiency. The wider sectoral footprint covers hunger and poverty relief, early childhood development, affordable housing, workforce and economic development, health, and advocacy.

MAAC describes its workforce of over 400 staff as reflecting the communities it serves. The organisation honours its Latino roots and Mexican American heritage while extending services to all communities, and frames its approach holistically, combining immediate assistance with measures intended to build enduring stability.