COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF
 
1355 Third Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
 
(619) 426-4592
(619) 426-2173

Community & Workforce Development

Director, ext 1258
Program Manager, ext 1277

 
 
 

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

 

The Community Development Department provides a variety of services and programs to the San Diego County Community at large at our services centers in Chula Vista, San Ysidro, Barrio Logan, and National City (starting in October 2008) as well as direct services to residents of our Affordable Housing Communities throughout the county. The programs are listed below and can be accessed through the links of each program.

 

 

MAAC Project is currently working with the STEP model to provide the services to the community Striving Towards Economic Prosperity (STEP) 

 

The STEP Program is a comprehensive social services delivery model by which services are deployed that encompass:

  • Employment opportunities

  • Small business development services

  • Family asset building services; As well as

  • “Safety net” services to participants within the San Diego County. 

The STEP Program will assist individuals and families to achieve and sustain self-sufficiency by overcoming barriers to employment, enhancing employment and income, and promoting behaviors that lead to self-reliance.  The STEP Program includes various components that provide individuals and families pathways to economic prosperity.  These components include:

  • Filing free tax returns

  • Assistance with job placement

  • Financial education services

  • Outreach and referrals for assistance with low-or no cost health insurance; and

  • Emergency assistance including shelter services, and help with food and energy needs.