Greater Bergen Community Action

Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA), located at 392 Main St, Hackensack, works to reduce poverty by addressing the causes and conditions of persistent economic instability. Its services include Head Start and Early Head Start, with support spanning early childhood education, health, nutrition, parent education, family counseling, and financial counseling.

GBCA also provides adult education and training, home energy assistance for income-qualified individuals facing financial challenges, and housing and financial counseling focused on greater household stability. Its affiliated 1st Bergen Federal Credit Union offers banking services to people connected with Bergen County.

Through Community Housing in Partnership (CHIP), GBCA develops and manages affordable housing for low- and moderate-income persons, first-time homebuyers, and individuals with special needs, including rental, single-room occupancy, transitional, and home-ownership programs. Visit the official GBCA website for program details. New Jersey residents can also review NHREA’s homeless assistance resources and federal assistance resources.