PRIORITY PROGRAMS
Adult Education
Junta collaborates with New Haven County organizations to offer adult education courses that empower individuals to improve their language skills and build financial knowledge — fostering greater independence and resilience within our community.
📚 ESL - English As A Second Language
ESL classes are free for New Haven residents, making them accessible to those who need them most. Students begin with an in-person assessment to determine placement in one of two levels: Survival or Intermediate.
Classes are available both in-person and online via Zoom, with morning and evening sessions to accommodate diverse schedules.
Current Schedule
In-Person Mon & Wed · 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Online (Zoom) Morning & evening sessions available
💰 Financial Literacy
Through our financial literacy program, Junta provides community members with the essential skills to manage personal finances, build savings, and navigate financial systems with confidence.
Courses are offered in collaboration with New Haven partner organizations and are designed to be practical, accessible, and bilingual.
What You'll Learn
✓Budgeting & managing household expenses
✓Understanding credit & banking basics
✓Building savings & financial goals
✓Navigating taxes, benefits & financial aid
✓Bilingual instruction — English & Spanish
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Legal & Immigration Rights
In today's climate, knowing your rights is more important than ever. Junta provides bilingual legal guidance and immigration rights education to New Haven County's Hispanic and immigrant communities — with dignity and confidentiality at every step.
We hosted 8 Know Your Rights workshops in 2025 alone, ensuring our neighbors have the knowledge to protect themselves and their families.
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Document Assistance
Help understanding and completing legal documents, forms, and applications in English and Spanish.
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Immigrant Rights
Know Your Rights workshops, documentation guidance, and support navigating immigration policy — especially critical in today's environment.
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Tenant Rights
Legal information and support for renters facing eviction, unsafe housing conditions, or disputes with landlords.
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Family Law Guidance
Information and referrals for family-related legal matters, provided bilingually with confidentiality and care.
OUR NETWORK
Community Partners
Building on a growing network of community organizations, academic institutions, and environmental advocates, Junta continues to deepen collaboration, expand mentorship pathways, and strengthen support across New Haven. Together, we go further.
YEAR ROUND
Community Events
Throughout the year, Junta shows up for our neighbors in ways that go far beyond traditional services. These events bring the community together, meet real needs, and reinforce that Junta is a true anchor in Fair Haven.
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Thanksgiving Distribution
Seasonal food distributions. 1,350 grocery bags delivered to 150 families in 2025.
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Recyling Program
Community e-waste recycling events keeping Fair Haven clean and residents engaged in sustainability.
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Health & Wellness
Cancer awareness, women's health, mental health, and preventative care workshops, and community health screenings year-round.
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Know Your Rights
Bilingual workshops on immigrant rights and tenant protections. 8 workshops held in 2025.
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Hispanic Heritage Month
Cultural preservation events, celebrations, and programming honoring our community's identity and pride.
Providing culturally responsive social services to New Haven County's Hispanic community since 1969.
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