JUNTA offers a variety of free programs and services, including the following: Adult Education (ESL, GED in English and Spanish, Computer Classes, Adult Literacy), Economic Development (Employment, Financial Literacy Classes, Free Income Tax Preparation Services, Micro-Micro Loans), Legal Advocacy, Family Advocacy/Case Management, Youth Services (Afterschool, Summer Program and Summer Camp), Cultural Awareness, and Immigrants Rights. In 2006, we served approximately 4,700 clients.
IN THE NEWS
Salsa En Septiembre, JUNTA's 39th Anniversary Gala is on September 26th.
6/23/2008 Salon Workers Hit the Picket Lines
6/23/2008 Sweatshop allegations at Darien Salon
6/23/2008 Former Salon Workers Claim Business run like sweatshop
JUNTA MISSION STATEMENT
Founded in 1969, Junta for Progressive Action, Inc. (JUNTA) is the oldest Latino, community based non-profit organization in New Haven, Connecticut. 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.
