Junta

What Junta does

Junta for Progressive Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1969 in the Fair Haven neighborhood of New Haven, Connecticut, by 16 Puerto Rican community organizers, and is recognized as the oldest Hispanic-led nonprofit in Connecticut. The organization delivers free, bilingual (English/Spanish) social services, youth programs, and community education to Greater New Haven's Hispanic and immigrant communities without documentation barriers, serving 5,046 individuals and 1,726 households in 2025 across a single physical office at 175 Grand Avenue, New Haven. Programs are organized into three pillars: Youth Empowerment (Junta RISES teen leadership program launched in 2025, Big Turtle Village after-school and summer camp celebrating 25 years in 2026, workforce readiness, financial literacy, and mentorship); 360° Social Services (bilingual case management, government benefits navigation for SNAP/HUSKY/SSI, weekly food pantry serving 400+ families, diaper bank distributing 17,000+ diapers, healthcare navigation, and community health outreach); and Community Impact (ESL classes offered in-person and via Zoom, Know Your Rights workshops, financial literacy, and legal/immigrant rights services).

The underlying technology stack is deliberately lightweight: the public-facing website is hosted on Wix with a Google Translate widget providing supplementary language access, donation processing runs through GiveButter, and donor/volunteer/community member relationship management is handled in Salesforce. There are no proprietary software products, no mobile applications, no public or partner APIs, and no internal data platform described. Distribution occurs through a single headquarters location, community-based outreach across New Haven County, virtual ESL via Zoom, and year-round signature events including Fair Haven Day, Fiesta Latina, and Junta Pal Pueblo. Partnerships span CitySeed, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU), Save the Sound, New Haven Ecology Corps, and Arte.

The business model is a nonprofit donation-and-grant hybrid with no fee-for-service revenue. Funding streams comprise individual donations (one-time and recurring via GiveButter), corporate sponsorships (Gold, Silver, and Community tier packages), institutional grant funding ($454,000 secured in 2025), in-kind donations of food, clothing, and essentials, and historically federal funding (of which $67,000 was cancelled mid-year 2025, triggering a $295,000+ emergency fundraising response that closed the gap). The organization is governed by a 14-person community-embedded board led by Rafael Ramos (Board Chair) and Sylvia Perez (Secretary), with operational leadership held by Frederic Depourcq (Director of Development & Operations) and Cheila Serrano (Director of Programs).

Name

Junta

Legal name

Junta for Progressive Action

Website

https://juntainc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Junta for Progressive Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1969 in New Haven, Connecticut, providing free bilingual youth empowerment, social services case management, food assistance, and adult education to Hispanic and immigrant communities across Greater New Haven.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Social Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (81341), Educational Support Services (611710), Human Rights Organizations (813311), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Integration & Inclusion Services (Housing, Education, Employment) (BPADAHAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK), Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH), English for Citizenship (ESL/Civics Integrated) (EDAAADAC)

Keywords

• Bilingual social services
• Youth empowerment programs
• Immigrant community services
• Nonprofit case management
• ESL adult education

Headquarters

HQ city

New Haven

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting programs that serve thousands of New Haven families annually. One-time and monthly giving options available.
2. Corporate Sponsorship: Organizational sponsorships with year-round recognition across programs, events, and communications. Per-event sponsorship packages at Gold, Silver, and Community levels.
3. Grant Funding: Institutional grant funding from foundations and government sources. $454k in grant funding secured in 2025.
4. In-Kind Donations: Goods donations including food pantry items, clothing, diapers, and other essentials donated by the community.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Junta for Progressive Action delivers free, bilingual (English/Spanish) social services to Hispanic and immigrant residents of Greater New Haven through three pillars: Youth Empowerment (Junta RISES teen leadership and Big Turtle Village after-school/summer camp), 360° Social Services (bilingual case management, food pantry, diaper bank, benefits navigation, healthcare access), and Community Impact (ESL classes, financial literacy, legal/immigrant rights guidance, community health outreach). All services are culturally responsive, provided without documentation barriers, and delivered free of charge.

Product overview

Junta for Progressive Action is a Hispanic-led nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of community social services organized into three core pillars: Youth Empowerment, 360° Social Services, and Community Impact. The Youth Empowerment pillar includes Junta RISES (teen leadership and workforce readiness) and Big Turtle Village (after-school and summer camp programs). The 360° Social Services pillar provides comprehensive bilingual case management including food assistance, healthcare navigation, legal services, and family support. The Community Impact pillar delivers adult education (ESL and financial literacy), legal and immigration rights guidance, and community health outreach. All services are free, bilingual (English/Spanish), and culturally responsive to New Haven County's Hispanic and immigrant communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Junta RISES: Teen empowerment program focused on leadership development, service learning, workforce readiness, and financial literacy for middle and high school students.
• Big Turtle Village
• 360 Social Services

Products and services

• Junta RISES Teen empowerment program focused on leadership development, service learning, workforce readiness, and financial literacy for middle and high school students in New Haven County.
• Big Turtle Village Signature program for school-aged children featuring after-school programs, summer day camp, and sleepaway camp experiences, celebrating 25 years in 2026.
• 360° Social Services Comprehensive bilingual case management program providing government benefits navigation, food pantry access, healthcare navigation, legal services, and family support to Hispanic and immigrant communities in New Haven County.
• ESL - English As A Second Language Classes Free English language instruction for New Haven residents with in-person assessments, Survival and Intermediate levels, and both in-person and online (Zoom) options with morning and evening sessions.
• Financial Literacy Program Bilingual financial education courses covering budgeting, credit, banking basics, savings, taxes, and benefits navigation delivered in collaboration with New Haven partner organizations.
• Legal & Immigration Rights Services Bilingual legal guidance including Know Your Rights workshops, document assistance, immigrant rights support, tenant rights information, and family law referrals provided with dignity and confidentiality.
• Weekly Food Pantry Weekly food distribution serving 400+ families with SNAP enrollment support and connections to community food sources; accepts shelf-stable food donations.
• Diaper Bank Diaper distribution program for families with young children, with over 17,000 diapers distributed to support parents through critical early moments and reduce financial strain.
• Healthcare Navigation Assistance connecting community members to Medicaid, HUSKY, and community health centers, helping uninsured individuals and families access healthcare services.
• Community Health Outreach Year-round health programming including cancer awareness, health screenings, wellness workshops, mental health support, and preventative care education.
• Digital Literacy Support Assistance acquiring free cell phones and navigating online services, government portals, and telehealth platforms to access benefits and services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 5,046 individuals and 1,726 households served in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• City of New Haven (CitySeed)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCitySeed partnership supporting community development initiatives. CitySeed is a New Haven-based community organization focused on food access, economic development, and community building.
• Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership expanding youth mentorship pathways and strengthening community support networks in New Haven County.
• Save the SoundsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental advocate partnership contributing to sustainability initiatives and community engagement in Fair Haven.
• New Haven Ecology CorpssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership supporting community sustainability and environmental advocacy programs.
• Arte (After-School Program Partnership)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Arte for after-school programming providing homework help, enrichment activities, and mentorship for school-aged children in New Haven County.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services (IRIS): New Haven-based nonprofit providing refugee resettlement, case management, and ESL services. Directly comparable to Junta as a co-located immigrant integration organization serving the same catchment area with overlapping bilingual service offerings and federal-grant revenue model.
• Community Action Agency of New Haven (CAANH): Anti-poverty nonprofit serving New Haven with case management, food assistance, benefits navigation, and youth programs. Closely comparable service portfolio to Junta's 360° Social Services pillar, serving overlapping low-income and immigrant populations in the same geography.
• Connecticut Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (CCIRR): Statewide immigrant advocacy coalition coordinating Know Your Rights training, policy advocacy, and member-organization support. Comparable as a peer advocacy body that complements Junta's immigrant rights programming and shares donor/funder ecosystems.
• Connecticut Legal Services: Statewide legal aid provider offering free civil legal help including immigration, housing, and benefits to low-income Connecticut residents. Comparable in offering bilingual legal guidance and immigrant rights support, with overlapping client population in Junta's service area.
• United Way of Greater New Haven: Regional funder and convener of health and human services in Greater New Haven. Comparable as a co-located community-services organization with overlapping youth development and family support programs, and operates in the same donor-grant ecosystem.
• Christian Community Action (CCA): New Haven-based social services nonprofit providing food pantry, case management, housing support, and ESL to low-income residents. Comparable service mix and target population, operating in the same community ecosystem as Junta and frequently partnering on local initiatives.
• Make the Road Connecticut: Statewide immigrant rights and social services organization with offices in Hartford, Bridgeport, and New Haven. Directly comparable mission: bilingual legal services, Know Your Rights training, youth leadership, and benefits navigation for immigrant communities across Connecticut.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities of Hartford: Faith-based social services organization serving Connecticut with immigrant services, ESL, case management, and refugee resettlement. Comparable service menu but operates across a broader geographic footprint and a much larger institutional base than Junta.
• Hispanic Federation: National Latino advocacy and service organization with Connecticut presence. Comparable in mission and target population (Hispanic communities) but operates at significantly larger scale across multiple states, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct local peer.

Emerging players

• Centro de los Derechos del Migrante: Latino-focused nonprofit serving migrant communities with advocacy and education. Comparable in serving Hispanic populations with bilingual, culturally responsive programming, though it operates more as an advocacy and education entity than a direct service provider like Junta.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPLXKm16KOsF8rCJ61hLRcA
• Facebookfacebook.com/JuntaForProgressiveAction
• Instagraminstagram.com/juntainc
• Xx.com/junta1969
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/junta-for-progressive-action

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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