Community Needs Survey 2022 Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA) needs your voice as a foundation for the next 3 years of our programming. The needs assessment results will help the GBCA Board create a strategic plan to initiate and support these programs and services. We do NOT ask for your name in this survey. Your information will be kept anonymous.Thank you for taking a few minutes of your time to provide your views and recommendations! Question Title * 1. What county do you live in? Or if you do not live in one of these counties select which county you work in. Bergen County Hudson County Passaic County Other New Jersey County Please think about your basic needs when answering questions 2 to 4. Question Title * 2. Below are items that people need assistance with from time to time. Please check all the items that you and your family have needed help in the past year. Paying utility bills Paying Rent or Mortgage Addiction recovery Mental health support Transportation Referral to a service Medical help Paying for medicine Finding childcare Paying for childcare Early Childhood Education (0-5yrs) Adult Education Food Senior services Paying for home repairs Finding a job Help with a personal problem Personal items, clothing, etc Emergency shelter Disability services Legal services Immigration services Tenant/landlord issues Banking (savings/checking) Credit Builder Loan Financial management Short Term Loan Prisoner re-entry Veteran’s assistance Home weatherization Home-owner repairs Life skills Access to technology Other (please specify) Question Title * 3. Are you able to meet your basic needs every month? Yes, on my own Yes, with help from a service organization Sometimes Not very often Question Title * 4. Do you know where to get assistance when you need it? Yes No Sometimes Please think about yourself and your family when answering questions 5 to 15. Question Title * 5. Do you have a checking account? Yes No Question Title * 6. Do you have a savings account? Yes No Question Title * 7. Have you ever applied for a payday or quick loan or used a check cashing store? Yes No Question Title * 8. Have you ever applied for a bank loan? Yes No Question Title * 9. If yes, did you receive a bank loan? Yes Sometimes No Question Title * 10. Check the financial literacy services that you need. (Check all that apply) Banking services education Budgeting Credit counseling Saving for retirement Saving in general Homebuying Avoiding predatory lending None Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. Do you use e-mail regularly? Yes No Question Title * 12. Do you text regularly? Yes No Question Title * 13. Does each member of your household have medical insurance coverage? Yes No Some Don’t know Question Title * 14. Which healthcare services are hardest to get? (Check all that apply) Physical Mental health Ongoing conditions Emergency care Dental Vision None Other (please specify) Question Title * 15. Which counseling services are hardest to get? (Check all that apply) Overcoming trauma Grief Relationship Depression Diagnosed Mental Illness None Other (please specify) Question Title * 16. What barriers/challenges have you or your family experienced recently? Housing I can afford Transportation Where to go when I need help Discrimination Unemployed/Underemployed in the last year Finding employment Reentry from prison/jail Income does not meet needs Other (please specify) Please think about your neighbors and friends when answering questions 17 to 27. Question Title * 17. Are there accessible stores that sell fruits and vegetables? Yes No Don’t Know Question Title * 18. Are there enough opportunities for children and youth? Yes No Don’t Know Question Title * 19. Is quality education available for children of all ages? Yes No Don’t Know Question Title * 20. Is affordable and adequate childcare available? Yes No Don’t Know Question Title * 21. Are recreational opportunities available? Yes No Don’t Know Question Title * 22. Are support groups available to meet your emotional needs? Yes No Don’t Know Question Title * 23. Do you feel part of your community and welcome to attend public meetings/events? Yes No Don’t Know Question Title * 24. Do you feel safe in your community? Always Usually Rarely Question Title * 25. Which housing service is most needed in your community? Emergency shelter Rent/Mortgage assistance Address vacant properties Repair assistance None Other (please specify) Question Title * 26. Which transportation service is most needed in your community? Improve public transportation Help with the cost of public transportation Assistance with personal vehicle None Other (please specify) Question Title * 27. What do you think are the top three areas of need of low-income people living in New Jersey? Select up to three areas of need Healthcare Employment opportunities Transportation services Counseling/education about money management Safe, decent, and affordable housing Assistance with nutrition and food Housing related needs (utilities, rent, repairs) Emergency services Senior programs and services Children’s service and programs for children Other (please specify) Please think about GBCA and/or Head Start services when answering questions 28 to 30. Question Title * 28. How familiar are you with Greater Bergen Community Action (GBCA)’s services for low-income households and communities? Very familiar Somewhat familiar Not at all familiar Question Title * 29. Which of these describe you best? I am currently using any Greater Bergen Community Action and/or Greater Bergen Head Start service I have previously used any Greater Bergen Community Action and/or Greater Bergen Head Start service I have not used Greater Bergen Community Action nor Greater Bergen Head Start service, but I know people who have I currently work at or have been employed by Greater Bergen Community Action in any department, including Head Start. None of these describe me Question Title * 30. Please check all of the Greater Bergen (GBCA) services and activities that you or your family need assistance within the next year. High quality preschool (free) for my child aged 0-5 Help paying my energy bill Help paying my rent Guidance with a tenant/landlord matter Pre purchase workshop for guidance in purchasing a home Aged 16-24 out of school youth and want to earn high school equivalency diploma Help becoming a US Citizen (Citizenship classes) Learn English Immigration support services Help finding services I need Home needs repaired and/or need help with new appliances Benefits counseling Need to learn how to manage my finances (budgeting) Free checking, low-cost banking services Financial education and credit repair Increase credit score Personal, business or home loan Help getting out of debt Parenting skills or family relations workshops Seasonal help (holiday gifts) Help making my home healthier Housing I can afford In danger of becoming homeless Access to medical, mental health services Aged 16-21 and need a group living arrangement Need a sober living facility Adult over 60 in household who needs assistance COVID related testing/vaccines Not applicable/Not interested Other (please specify) Please answer the following demographic questions to ensure we are hearing from a broad sample of residents. Question Title * 31. What city or town do you live in? Question Title * 32. What is your age 17 or younger 18 – 24 25 – 44 45 – 54 55 – 59 60 or over Question Title * 33. Race White Black/ African American Asian American Indian or Alaska Native Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Multi-Race/More than one race Other Question Title * 34. Ethnicity Hispanic / Latino Non-Hispanic / Not Latino Question Title * 35. Gender Male Female Other Question Title * 36. How many people are in your household (live in the same house with you)? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Question Title * 37. Please select your annual family household income less than $10,000 $10,000 to $14,999 $15,000 to $24,999 $25,000 to $34,999 $35,000 to $49,999 $50,000 to $54,999 $55,000 to $59,999 $60,000 to $64,999 $65,000 to $69,999 $70,000 to $74,999 $75,000 to $89,999 more than $90,000 Question Title * 38. Tell us about your household / living arrangements Single Person, No Children in Household Single Parent (Mother only) Single Parent (Father only) Single Parent (Mother figure w/Partner) Single Parent (Father figure w/Partner) Two Adults, No Children in Household Two Parent Household/Family Two or more unrelated adults Multi-generational Household Other Question Title * 39. Please select what applies to you US Citizen Legal Permanent Resident Visa Asylee Other Prefer not to answer Question Title * 40. Select the highest level of education you have completed Elementary High School (no diploma) High school graduate GED/HSE Certification Program Some college (no degree) 2-year degree 4-year degree Over 4-year degree Thank you for your time and thoughtful responses to our survey. Please click DONE to submit. Done
