MAAP, Inc. is pleased to announce that Arturo Venegas, Jr. was recently appointed as a new member of the organization’s Board of Directors. Mr. Venegas served as Chief of Police for over 10 years in Sacramento and for more than 23 years in various positions from Cadet to Deputy Chief in Fresno, California. A recipient of the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service and Achievement from the US Army, he is a Life Member of the 101st Airborne Division Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Mr. Venegas has also received numerous achievement awards including the notable “Newsmaker of the Year” award from Al Dia Newspaper in Philadelphia, is a Past National President of the Hi

MAAP, Inc. announced today that it has initiated a voluntary Chapter 11 reorganization case in the United States Bankruptcy Court. “For over 30 years, MAAP has been a strong contributor in this community through the management of essential social service programs in alcohol and chemical dependency, mental health, and HIV/AIDS,” said Lorraine Rinker, MAAP’s recently appointed President and CEO. “MAAP and its Board of Directors believe this organization is valuable to the community we serve,” said Rinker. “Going through the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process is the best way we can save this organization and remain a vital contributor of social services to the underserved population in Northern C

  MAAP, Inc. is pleased to announce that Marco Rodriguez has recently taken the position of Board President. Mr. Rodriguez began his business career in 1991 with Principal Financial Group where he continues as Managing Director and Financial Advisor. His primary practice includes creating financial investment strategies for individual clients and small to midsize businesses to assist them with asset accumulation and wealth preservation. He has received numerous achievement awards including the prestigious Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), is a member of National Association of Securities Dealers, Inc. (NASD), Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), and a graduate of the Life U

During these tough economic times it is refreshing to see a company not only donate money but continue leading the way in ensuring that important non profit services are not interrupted in their communities. A service company, Waste Connections, is embedded in their neighborhoods and has been supporting more than fifteen local charities for many years. Their grass-roots outreach has proven to be the most effective and cost efficient. It works! Many local nonprofits have been struggling in this downturn to stay afloat and Waste Connections has come to their aid - very quietly, but consistently. Government agencies, local governments, please take note. Local grass-roots efforts are the most

Effective immediately MAAP, Inc. has made the very difficult decision to close the Sacramento Community Health Center. This decision is based on the intent of improving the overall fiscal performance and strategic direction of the agency during tough economic times. Established in 2002, the clinic provided primary medical services for over 10,000 people, most of them children and youth ages one – nineteen years of age through the care of its pediatrician Dr. Francisco Aguirre. Lorraine Rinker, CEO/Executive Director of MAAP, Inc. and the senior management team are working diligently to ensure a smooth transition for the Center’s staff and patients. A large majority of the Center’s pediatr