Greater Bergen Community Action is a non-profit organization founded in 1967, focused on reducing poverty in Bergen County by addressing the causes of persistent economic instability. The organization serves over 50,000 people annually through a range of direct programs and services.
Its work spans several key areas: early childhood education through Head Start and Early Head Start; adult education and workforce training; utility assistance via programs like LIHEAP; housing and financial counseling; and affordable housing development through the CHIP program. It also provides immigration services to support individuals on the path to citizenship and undertakes community development initiatives such as solar energy projects.
The organization further extends its mission through financial services, operating 1st Bergen Federal Credit Union to serve underbanked households in the region.
