NJCAEF Mission
NJCAEF is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that works to empower low- and moderate-income people through research, education and training on public policy issues important to working families and seniors. In addition to our issue campaigns, NJCAEF offers free financial skills-building education, outreach and counseling programs across New Jersey.
Free First-time Homebuyer & Foreclosure Counseling
Thinking of buying a home in New Jersey, or are you a homeowner falling behind on your mortgage? NJCAEF is here to assist you with our free first-time homebuyer and foreclosure counseling services offered statewide.
Apply for Counseling!Free Consumer Workshops
Would you like to schedule a free workshop for your organization? Citizen Action offers workshops in English & Spanish on fair housing, identity theft & financial frauds, and basic financial education topics. For more information contact Mariela Santana at (973) 643-8800, x233.
Find out more...Free Tax Preparation
NJCAEF offers free tax preparation services in English & Spanish as part of our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) programs from January through April for households earning $55,000 or less in 2018. Call (973) 273-0315 to make an appointment and click here for more info!
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