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Homeless Prevention Program | Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA)

Provides resources to prevent individuals or families facing eviction or threat of eviction from losing their housing - or required to find new housing - due to temporary financial problems. Financial assistance, such as full or partial rent payment, may be given to income - eligible clients who are being evicted. Other financial assistance includes security payments and advance rent deposits for new housing to resolve a homeless situation. Other services such as interpretation of tenant rights, referrals for legal services, and financial counseling are also offered to minimize future problems.

Physical Address

235 Main St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Application process

Call for initial screening & to make an appointment. Process takes 30 days. Your counselor will tell you what documentation to bring to your appointment.

Eligibility

Bergen County residents that meet the income requirements and have a temporary financial problem that occurred beyond client's control Applicants must possess eviction notice, warrant of removal or proof of homelessness.

Service area

Bergen County, NJ

Agency info

Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA)

Provides various programs and services in order to address economic insecurity within the community.