Greater Bergen Community Action is offering: Free Citizenship Classes

And FREE Legal Assistance for the Citizenship Application Process in partnership with Northeast New Jersey Legal Services.

Where: 235 Main Street, Hackensack, NJ  07601

When: Please check out the website link below for times and current dates.

Eligibility Requirements: High Beginner and Intermediate ESL level English learners, who are eligible to apply for U.S. Citizenship.

Registration: Thursday, September 19th or Tuesday, September 24th at 5:30pm. Please call (201) 968-0260.

https://www.greaterbergen.org/

WHO WE ARE

Greater Bergen Community Action Inc. (GBCA) is a progressive 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.

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GBCA partners with a multitude of federal, state, and local government agencies along with private capital investors and lenders.

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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.

SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING UNITS

• 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)
• 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)
• Education and Training (the State licensed vocational training center offers national credentials in green technology, customer and food service, citizenship prep, and English as a Second Language classes)
• Early Childhood Development Programs (Early Head Start/Head Start)
• 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
• Planning and Development provides grant writing, data tracking/reporting, evaluation, and planning for program/resource development
• Support Services provides oversight of GBCA’s technology systems, transportation, security, purchasing, compliance, and maintenance  
• The Human Resources Department has primary responsibility for all personnel, compliance, employee relations, labor relations, staff development, affirmative action and equal employment opportunities functions; Oversees and implements all payroll activities

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.

To Register Please Bring Your:

*Legal Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

*Social Security Card

*Proof of Address

For more information, please call (862) 227-0123

This grant is program is made available with funding from the USCIS-Department of Homeland Security.

Disclaimer: This information was taken from the Greater Bergen County Action handout and I give them full credit for the information. Please call them directly for more information.