WHO WE ARE
An Agency Rich in History; A Company Built for the Future
An Agency Rich in History;
A Company Built for the Future
GBCA PROVIDES A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMS TO ASSIST
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the poor
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the homeless
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the underbanked
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those in recovery from addictions
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infants
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preschoolers
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at-risk youth
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senior citizens
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the unemployed and underemployed
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other organizations that serve those in need
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tenant/landlord advocacy
SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING UNITS
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Financial Assistance, Residential and Energy Services (credit counseling, landlord-tenant disputes, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to reduce heating bills, homelessness prevention/assistance, transitional housing for youth ages 16-21 (PHASES), transitional sober living program (LADDER), weatherization to seal windows/doors and replace boilers)
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Real Estate Development and Management Services (transitional/permanent housing units and case management, home repair/construction, SANDY related repairs, community/economic development, master developer of Garfield)
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Education and Resource Center
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Early Childhood Development Programs (Early Head Start/Head Start)
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The Finance and Grants Administration Division provides organizational oversight of agency financial resources, financial and budgeting services, accounts payable and receivables processing, as well as grant reporting, audit preparation and grant administration
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Planning and Development provides grant writing, data tracking/reporting, evaluation, and planning for program/resource development
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Support Services provides oversight of GBCA’s technology systems, transportation, security, purchasing, compliance, and maintenance
GBCA serves 50,000 low-income persons yearly in Bergen County, Paterson, and Jersey City. GBCA programs draw upon federal, state, and local government, as well as corporate and private sector support. GBCA conducts annual community needs assessments and client surveys. Client database and service outcomes are examined regularly to ensure goals are met. Community partners include: faith-based groups, social services, businesses, medical clinics, schools, government (municipal, county, state, federal), etc.
WHO WE ARE
Greater Bergen Community Action Inc. (GBCA) is a not-for-profit company working throughout New Jersey to build more sustainable families, community institutions, and neighborhoods. It does this through strategic investments in community and household finance, education, healthcare, housing, workforce development, energy, and neighborhood revitalization.
GBCA partners with a multitude of federal, state, and local government agencies along with private capital investors and lenders.
GBCA’s subsidiaries include a Federal Credit Union, a HUD-certified Community Housing Development Organization, a solar power company, a construction company, and a number of redevelopment entities. GBCA deploys the human capital of almost 600 dedicated staff in a wide range of professional disciplines, engaging the community at every level.
