Address
169 Grand Avenue
New Haven, CT 06513
Website
www.juntainc.org
Description
Founded in 1969, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (JUNTA) is the oldest Latino, community based, non-profit organization in New Haven, CT. Its mission is to provide services, programs, and advocacy that improve the social, political, and economic conditions of the Latino community in Greater New Haven, while nurturing and promoting its cultural traditions as it builds bridges with other communities.
JUNTA offers a variety of free programs and services, including adult education (ESL, GED preparation, computer, and adult literacy classes), economic development (employment assistance, financial literacy classes, free income tax preparation, and micro-micro loans), legal advocacy, family advocacy/case management, youth services (after school arts program, full-day summer program, and summer camp), cultural awareness and appreciation, and immigrants rights.