MAAC Project -LENS AmeriCorps
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Community
- Computers & Technology
- Education & Literacy
Location
22 W. 35th StNational City, CA 91950 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
MAAC's mission is to assist low income residents of San Diego County in meeting their employment, social service, educational, economic, and housing needs and assists clients in achieving greater self-sufficiency.
Description
Established in 1965, the MAAC Project is a multipurpose social service agency with a successful 38 year history of serving low income communities throughout San Diego County. MAAC LENS AmeriCorps members serve as tutors and mentors assisting youth in afterschool programs with reading literacy, ESL, computer literacy, and homework assistance. The AmeriCorps program is focused on creating youth leadership ooportunities, creating programs that encourage youth participation and leading youth in community service projects. Members assist community residents of all ages to provide on going support for residnet led activities, volunteer recruitment, tax assistance and resource development