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Welce to O 2023 SoiréeMAAC was founded to provide a place where individuals and families could access the tools to attain economic strength and mobility. For nearly six decades, we’ve been dedicated to advancing equity and justice in our communities, and we’ve remained steadfast in our mission to transform thousands of lives through our five pathways of service: Advocacy & Leadership Development, Education, Economic Development, Health & Well-being, and Housing. Today, MAAC is one of the leading providers of comprehensive impact services in San Diego County, serving nearly 100,000 individuals each year. In the past year, we’ve achieved significant milestones. Last October, we broke ground on Ventana al Sur, a senior-housing development in San Ysidro, set to provide 101 affordable new homes for seniors aged 62 and older, including 25 units for homeless seniors. In March, we proudly opened our flagship North Campus Early Learning Center in Vista, licensed to serve up to 84 children between the ages of 0 and 5. Additionally, we’ve introduced several new programs, such as our Next Level Early Care and Education Apprenticeship Program, and invested over $7.7 million towards enhancing the economic well-being of families and individuals in our communities. In June, MAAC was selected as a 2023 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblywoman Laurie Davies. More recently, we championed salary increases for teachers and vital support staff in our Child Development program, further underscoring MAAC’s commitment to both economic development and education in the San Diego region.While we take immense pride in MAAC’s accomplishments and initiatives, the true measure of our success lies in the inspiring stories of our participants. Tonight, we come together to celebrate MAAC’s impact through their stories: whether it’s a Colibri MX scholar who now has access to more resources as they start their first year of college, a mother who has been empowered to pursue her dream of becoming an early education teacher, a student who discovered his passion for videography during his time at our MAAC Community Charter School, or an individual who found community and support through our recovery programs and now helps others forge their own path to sobriety. Each day, our dedicated MAAC staff ensures that our program participants have the opportunities they need to thrive and lead safe, happy lives.Tonight, we also extend our celebration to you— our valued partners, supporters, and sponsors. Your unwavering commitment to our community enables us to offer vital services and resources to those who need them most. Together, we continue to transform countless lives for the better. We are honored to consider you as part of the MAAC familia, and we express our heartfelt gratitude for your ongoing support.Sinceramente,Arnulfo Manriquez President & CEO
Collins AerospaceGIVING BACK TO OUR NEIGHBORSInvesting in our communitiesAchieving change on a global scale often starts at home. At Collins Aerospace, we understand that investing in the wellbeing of our workforce is investing in the future. Through innovative programs and projects, we support employee-backed initiatives that drive sustainability and responsibility toward the environment.collinsaerospace.com/community© 2022 Collins Aerospace© 2023 Collins Aerospace
Abt O Organization MAAC was founded in 1965 by a group of community leaders seeking solutions to the increased hunger and poverty in their community. At the time, the organization focused on serving the Mexican American community and was based in San Diego County’s southern region. Today, MAAC builds on its Latino roots as it works toward equity and justice for all communities throughout San Diego County. From Fallbrook to San Ysidro, and from the Imperial County line to the beaches, MAAC supports San Diegans to create the life they want and deserve.Focusing on the areas of advocacy & leadership development, education, economic development, health & well-being, and housing, the MAAC team partners with individuals and families to address their immediate needs, create a plan for a brighter future, and encourage them to advocate on behalf of policies that help them and their communities. We proudly serve nearly 100,000 people who walk through our doors every year.To stay in tune with San Diego’s ever-changing needs, we work closely with our program participants and key partners. Our organization prides itself on addressing gaps in resources and taking advantage of opportunities to advance the communities we serve.Learn more about the ways that you can get involved in our work at www.MAACproject.org. If you are interested in taking a tour to get a first hand look at our Pathways of Service and explore the possibilities to partner with MAAC, please contact Director of Philanthropy, Susan Arias at suarias@MAACproject.org or call (619) 779-2576.
Bod of DirectsSoirée Hony CmieeGustavo PerezChairShreya SasakiSecretaryRodrigo GuevaraImmediate Past ChairAlethea ArguilezKirby BradyVanessa Cadena Darjené Graham-Perez, EdDDavid MiddletonNhu TranPatricia Prado-Olmos, PhDVice ChairNoerena LimonTreasurerArnulfo ManriquezPresident & CEOMoisés G. Aguirre, EdDSuperintendentSweetwater Union High School DistrictMark CaffertyPresident & CEOSan Diego Regional EDCAdela de la Torre, PhDPresidentSan Diego State UniversityMara ElliottCity Attorneyof San DiegoSara JacobsCongresswomanUnited States House of Representatives, CA-51Mel KatzManpower Ron MorrisonMayorCity of National CityJanet Murguia President & CEOUnidosUSGrant OliphantCEOThe Conrad Prebys FoundationScott Peters CongressmanUnited States House of Representatives, CA-50Star Rivera-Lacey, PhD Superintendent/PresidentPalomar CollegeMark Sanchez, EdD Superintendent/PresidentSouthwestern CollegeJerry Sanders President & CEOSan Diego Regional Chamber of CommerceMark A. Stuart President & CEOSan Diego FoundationNora VargasChairwomanBoard of Supervisors County of San DiegoTony Young Interim CEOSan Diego Workforce Partnership
Villa Hermosa IIIIowa Street SeniorsNorth Park SeniorsThe GroveMission Heritage PlazaCity Heights PlacePlaza del Sol40 years of building meaningful projects for meaningful rela onships.Sun Country has built homes formore than8,000 families during40 years of meaningful partnerships.Thank you, MAACWe’re grateful to be your partner.Paseo Artist VillageVilla LakeshoreBloom at MagnoliaHobart GardensVilla de VidaWindsor GardensPlacentia Veterans VillageCCBA Senior GardensWashington Street ApartmentsMission TerraceHillside ViewsCoronado Four Scattered SiteVilla Hermosa IIVista las FloresLas Cortes at OxnardBeautiful Light InnRev Glenn AllisonMission Cove SeniorsTriangle TerraceCedar Nettleton ApartmentsVista Hidden ValleyMadera Vista Apartments Phase III (“Summer House”)Horizons at YucaipaMayberry TownhomesCypress GroveVirginia TerraceHomefront at Camp AnzaLa Costa PalomaNorth Santa FeCity Heights CDC 10 sitesVilla Hermosa IOrangewood CourtCoral Wood CourtLos RoblesCoachella Community HomesWillow & Denny ApartmentsHamlin EstatesVilla AnaheimJuniper GardensVoorhis ApartmentsVilla MiragePrimrose PlaceBrisas de PazBrighton PlaceAvocado Court (“El Norte”)Park Place IPark Place IIPoway VillasHillcrest ApartmentsSDHC 55 SitesBegonia Place IICity Heights CDCAustin ThomasVia Las CumbresOak KnollTurnagainVilla Nueva Community and Offi ce BuildingSunrise IISunrise I Casa de la VillaSolaraCoronado SeniorsLillian PlaceBeyer CourtRenaissance at North ParkVia RobleSolutions for ChangeMetro VillasOrange PlaceImpressions at Valley CenterOld Grove HousingEucalyptus ViewBrookview SeniorRoyal Heights Apartments CCBA Senior GardensMountain ViewPark View TerraceVista Hidden ValleyBaldwin ApartmentsSquaw Valley ApartmentsSagewood ManorRedondo IIAmberwood ApartmentsCottonwood Creek ApartmentsSan Jacinto ApartmentsNoble Creek IIRedondo I Sunset VillageRosewood ApartmentsNoble Creek IOak Tree ApartmentsSunnyslopeCA Lic. #446341BlossomSalvator ApartmentsAmancer ApartmentsCasa AnitaHillside Views
Special Thanks to OUR SILENT AUCTION & EVENT DONORSBid on Silent Auction items here:OUR EVENT COMMITTEEAdela GarciaAdriana BrunnerAloft New York La Guardia AirportAna Melgoza Becky MendozaBel Vino WineryCallawayChula Vista Police FoundationDelia TalamantezDr. Ted Martinez, Jr. EDCO Waste & Recycling ServicesFrank WinesGlorietta Bay InnHealthy WithinHilton Garden Inn San Diego BaysideJavier GarciaJosie Flores ClarkLa Jolla Music SocietyLinda L. KatzMarriott Marquis San Diego MarinaMayor Ron MorrisonMichelle Diaz AghaMyrna Z. RiveraNikki ClayPaula CordeiroPier 32 MarinaPuestoSan Diego Children’s Discovery MuseumSan Diego County Credit Union Holiday BowlSan Diego Museum of ArtSan Diego Natural History MuseumSan Diego SymphonySan Diego Zoo Wildlife AllianceSeaWorldShadowridge Golf CourseSofia Salgado RobitailleSouth Coast Winery Resort & SpaSouthwest AirlinesSupreme Catering ConceptsThe Century Club Farmers Insurance Open The HenryTrattoria Don PietroUSS Midway MuseumXEWT Channel 12 TELEVISAPatricia Alvarez de los CobosEddie BatizBen MoragaLidia S. Martinez Committee ChairBob MorrisEnrique MezaLuisa McCarthyGabriella RodriguezBerenice Zamaro
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“I always wanted to be a teacher and knew I wanted to work with kids. Next Level provided me with the tools and support I needed to find a position as a Teaching Assistant and showed me my dream job is not out of reach.”— JenniferMCCS Alumni & Next Level Youth Program Participant
©2023 Southwest Airlines Co.Southwest Airlines® is dedicated to your Community.Our mission is to make the connections that empower communities to thrive. Through our meaningful relationships, we proudly support your eorts in the many communities we call home. Whether in the air or the ground, we believe community is more than a place – it’s at the Heart of what brings us together.Southwest Airlines® is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the 2023 MAAC Soirée!
ProgramPresented byDinner by the Bite & Hosted BarAcknowledgements & ToastsFarewell ©2023 Southwest Airlines Co.Southwest Airlines® is dedicated to your Community.Our mission is to make the connections that empower communities to thrive. Through our meaningful relationships, we proudly support your eorts in the many communities we call home. Whether in the air or the ground, we believe community is more than a place – it’s at the Heart of what brings us together.Southwest Airlines® is proud to be the presenting sponsor for the 2023 MAAC Soirée!
“Being at Casa de Milagros was the first time I felt safe in a long while. This supportive com-munity and the meaningful relationships that blossomed during my time there helped me on my journey toward recovery and saved my life.”— NancyCasa de Milagros Alumna
“My four kids all slept on one full-sized bed and I slept next to them, until we got the phone call that an apartment was available. That was a really, really happy day for us. It’s so comforting to have a place of our own to call home.”— MarisolResident at MAAC Apartment Community
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¡Felicidades to our MAAC familia!from the familia of Roger and Norma CázaresNEWS COVERAGE ON BOTH SIDES OF THE BORDERMONDAY-FRIDAY | 6 & 11 PM | univisionsandiego.comProudlycontributing to astronger community.A division of Zions Bancorporation, N.A. Member FDIC© 2022 Zions Bancorporation, N.A.Jacob RichardsCommercial Banker, SVP(858) 623-3166 | calbanktrust.comProud to support MAACUC San Diego, the No. 3 public university in the U.S., is proud to support MAAC.”Forbes,” 2022diversity.ucsd.edu
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Mission Fed champions organizations that empower San Diego’s most underserved families to achieve economic independence. As a proud supporter of MAAC, and as a community-focused nancial institution, our success is driven by the success of our community. Thank you for supporting MAAC’s work towards equity and justice for all. Together, we advance!Together, Avanzamos!MissionFed.com | 858.524.2850 | 800.500.6328Insured by NCUAChampioning people is at the heart of all we doSDG&E’s commitment to the community extends beyond providing reliable energy. We invest in organizations that foster inclusivity and create a brighter future for all. As a proud supporter of MAAC, we applaud the voices that act as agents of positive change in our community.© 2023 San Diego Gas & Electric Company. All copyright and trademark rights reserved.
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7 : 0 0 p mSan Diego y TijuanaNoticias binacionales deCanal 50.1 c o n F e r n a n d o M a r t í n e z L u n e s a V i e r n e s“MAAC is a pillar of the community, providing a voice and a helping hand for families that need it. I now feel empowered to help not just my own family but also to help other families in need of support and resources.”— PabloCDP Parent & Head Start Policy Council MemberSharp Health Plan proudly supports MAACcalcoastcu.org@LEADSANDIEGO@SDCHAMBER
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