The Greater Bergen Community Action storefront in Hackensack.
Building stronger communities since 1967

Lives are changed here.

A frontline Community Action Agency serving families across Bergen, Passaic, and Hudson Counties — one door to energy, education, housing, and opportunity.

Our mission

Reduce poverty by addressing the causes and conditions of economic instability — for every family that walks through our door.

Greater Bergen Community Action is not a single program. It is a coordinated response to the real, connected challenges families face, reaching more than 50,000 people across three counties each year.

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A note from our leadership

An open door, and a long walk with every family.

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How we help

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Select a category to see every program inside it. Everything lives on one page — no hunting, no dead ends.

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By the numbers

Measurable impact across three counties.

50K+
People served each year
674
Staff & volunteers
15
Programs under one roof
59
Years of service

In their own words — a client testimonial

In their own words

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The need is rising. So is what we can do together.

Whether you are looking for help or looking to give it — there is a place for you here.

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