New Jersey Citizen Action (NJCA) is a statewide progressive nonprofit organization that fights for social, racial, and economic justice for all. Our active campaigns include fighting for quality and affordable health care for all, fair and affordable banking and housing, consumer financial protections, affordable utility rates, workers’ rights, clean energy, and work and family balance issues. NJCA has a long history of successfully building broad and diverse constituencies and engaging thousands of New Jerseyans in issue-based campaigns. We are unique as an organization in that we combine issue advocacy and policy work with the provision of free ?nancial empowerment programs and services, which serve as an extension of our economic justice work. In the last year alone, Citizen Action provided free direct services to more than 18,000 individuals and families across the state. All of our free programs and services are designed to increase economic opportunities for low‐ and moderate‐income individuals and families in New Jersey's traditionally underserved communities. These services include free one-on-one HUD‐certi?ed housing, rental, and foreclosure counseling and ?rst-time homebuyer education, basic ?nancial education and one‐on‐one ?nancial coaching, healthcare enrollment assistance, free tax preparation, ITIN applications and renewals, and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE), and fair housing education, outreach and enforcement as a Quali?ed Fair Housing Organization. NJCA's service programs compliment our policy work and issue advocacy, and promote homeownership, access to healthcare, capital and other asset development initiatives among LMI and other vulnerable, marginalized communities.
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Tax Day will be here faster than we all anticipate Don't spend money filing if you can help it, you may be eligible to Direct File for free! See below for more details from the New Jersey State Office of Innovation:
Thousands of New Jerseyans have used directfile.nj.gov to file taxes this year. It’s free, easy, and secure… and we just expanded it to more residents. https://lnkd.in/eaW5JJgU
NJ needs a governor who will defend the progressive gains we've made and stand up to protect ALL New Jerseyans. We need someone to continue driving us forward, not backward. With this in mind, more than 20 community and labor groups are calling on?New Jersey gubernatorial candidates?to sign a “Build and Defend New Jersey” challenge pledge, which seeks to “protect access to the ballot, usher in reforms and stop MAGA attacks on our communities and be fully committed to the progressive gains we have made in the Garden State over the past seven years.” Media coverage on our press conference can be read here: https://lnkd.in/eXPNSr_r??
The proposed cuts to SNAP and TANF programs threaten our most vulnerable residents. These vital income-based programs do NOT promote dependency; they ensure access to essential food and shelter for over 830,000 people in NJ. With 31,000 relying on WorkFirstNJ/TANF assistance, federal funding cuts would inflict unimaginable harm on those coping with illness, disability, and economic hardship. Read our full statement here: https://lnkd.in/eX-zwUbY
Cutting funding to vital programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF won't fix our problems—it will only deepen them. We need real solutions that support families in need, not more barriers! Instead of gutting essential services, let’s call on billionaires and corporations to pay their fair share. Everyone deserves access to healthcare, food security, and housing stability—let’s fight for #PeopleOverProfits! Join the movement! Demand funding for our communities by supporting fair taxes on the wealthy. Share this message & tag your representatives today! Together we can #SaveOurServices and #TaxBillionaires for a better New Jersey!
As GOP tax cuts near expiration, Trump & Congress are pushing for a staggering $5.5T extension—mostly benefiting the wealthy! Meanwhile, working families are struggling with skyrocketing health costs and vital services being cut. Is it fair that the richest get richer while everyday Americans bear the burden? We believe in #PeopleOverProfits! It’s time to #TaxBillionaires and #TaxMegaCorporations to ensure everyone has a fair shot at prosperity! Let your voice be heard! Share this message & tag your representatives today! Demand equitable tax policies that support working families and invest in our future. @CongressmanJVD @RepChrisSmith @CongressmanKean
Did you know that 830,000 New Jerseyans depend on SNAP for their basic needs? It's heartbreaking that while our neighbors face hunger, billionaires like Elon Musk are cashing in on tax breaks. We deserve a system that prioritizes people over profits! Let’s come together to push for fairer policies that ensure EVERYONE has access to nutritious food. Join us in advocating for change! Share this message and let your voice be heard. Together, we can make a difference! #PutPeopleFirst #TaxBillionaires #PeopleOverProfits @CongressmanJVD @RepChrisSmith @CongressmanKean
New Jersey is home to 1.8 million individuals relying on Medicaid for essential healthcare services. Let’s stand together to protect this vital lifeline! Cutting Medicaid to fund tax cuts for billionaires and corporations jeopardizes the health of our communities. Stand up for fairness and prioritize care over corporate profits! #PeopleOverProfits #Healthcareforall #FundMedicaid #ResistCorporateGreed @CongressmanJVD @RepChrisSmith @CongressmanKean
Did you know that Republicans are planning to REFUSE extending the enhanced tax credits that help 92% of those who rely on ACA coverage? Without these crucial supports, millions could see their premiums SKYROCKET by an average of over 75%! In our state alone, around 75,000 people could lose their healthcare coverage—pushing the uninsured rate up by 11%. That’s not just a number; it’s friends, family, and neighbors who will struggle without affordable care. Together, we’ve made strides in addressing longstanding racial, gender, and economic disparities in healthcare access. But this progress is at risk! Communities like Black, Latino, Asian and Native American populations stand to lose the most without continued support from ACA programs. It’s time to TAKE ACTION! Contact your representatives NOW and demand they extend these vital tax credits. Let’s ensure everyone can access the affordable care they deserve!
Attacking immigrants, LGBTQIA+ persons, and other marginalized communities won’t fill our grocery carts, cover medical bills, or pay the rent! Let’s focus on what truly matters: Funding Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF for ALL New Jerseyans! Join us in prioritizing #PeopleOverProfits. Together, we can create a community where everyone thrives! Share this message & tag your representatives today! Together we can #SaveOurServices and #TaxBillionaires for a better New Jersey! @CongressmanJVD @RepChrisSmith @CongressmanKean
Did you know Republicans plan to withhold extended enhanced tax credits crucial for 92% of ACA coverage users? This could lead to a staggering 75% rise in premiums and 75,000 people in our state losing their healthcare! We’ve made great strides addressing disparities in access for Black, Latino, Asian, and Native American communities. But this progress is at risk! We must act NOW! ?? Contact your representatives and demand they extend these vital tax credits. Everyone deserves affordable care. Let’s amplify our voices together!