Strengthening Communities Through Partnership
Community partnerships are at the heart of expanding access to clean transportation. This month, we're featuring MAAC, one of DCAP's valued community partners serving San Diego County. Through its commitment to economic mobility, education, health, housing, and advocacy, MAAC helps connect individuals and families with resources that support long-term stability and opportunity.
We sat down with the MAAC team to learn more about their mission, the transportation challenges facing the communities they serve, and why partnerships like DCAP are helping make cleaner, more reliable transportation more accessible.
Can you tell us about MAAC's mission and the communities you serve?
At MAAC, we believe every person and family deserves the chance to build a stable,
healthy, and hopeful future. Our mission is to maximize self-sufficiency through high quality programs and advocacy in our communities. We work across San Diego County to connect people with programs, resources, and support that help them move forward. Our work focuses on five core pathways of service: Economic Development, Education, Health & Well-being, Housing, and Leadership Development & Advocacy. We are especially committed to supporting low- and moderate-income families, working households, seniors, immigrants, and others who may face barriers to long-term stability. By supporting both children and adults with a multi-generational approach, MAAC helps families grow stronger today and build new opportunities for tomorrow.
What transportation challenges do your clients commonly face?
Many of the individuals and families MAAC supports face transportation challenges that
make daily life more difficult. These can include high gas and repair costs, unreliable or
aging vehicles, limited access to public transit, long commutes, and difficulty qualifying for
affordable financing. Some families are spending a large portion of their income to keep an older vehicle running. Others may desire to own a safer and more reliable, clean energy vehicle but believe it is out of reach because of cost, credit barriers, or high-interest financing. MAAC meets families and individuals where they are and helps them find a solution that works for their needs.
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