Welcome to the CAFE Hub!

Take your 1st step towards financial wellness at the
Community Action Financial Empowerment (CAFE) Hub!

  • Learn financial basics online in our Financial Education Program

  • Get Organized with the help in our Financial Wellness Program

  • Improve your Credit to start fresh in our Credit Building Program

  • Dream for the Future and take advantage of our Matched Savings Program

Small steps today lead to large improvements over time. Take the first step and meet with us today!

Where are you in your Financial Journey?

 

I’m Learning the Basics

Take the first step to financial wellness with our online Personal Finance course BalanceTrack.

FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
 
 
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I’m making a Plan

Our no-cost financial coaches will help you organize and make a plan to improve your overall financial wellness, no matter where you’re starting from.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS PROGRAM
 
 

I’m Starting Fresh

There’s no need to do this alone. Our financial coaches and credit union staff are here to help you improve your credit, reduce your debt, and

CREDIT BUILDING PROGRAM
 
 
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I’m Fulfilling a Future Dream

We’ll help you stay on track saving for your child’s educational future. Plus, you may be eligible for up to $400 in matched deposits in a Future Dream Education Savings account.

FUTURE DREAM MATCHED SAVINGS PROGRAM
 

Ready to Take the First Step?

 

Already working with us? Click here to access the CAFE Hub Resource Center.

Our Partners

Group Financial Literacy

Custom financial education sessions, both in-person or as webinars, are available for no-cost or low-cost by partnering with the CAFE Hub. Please fill out the form below or call (973) 881-0801 to schedule a discovery call.

  • Customized Education - Every group has different learning goals. We’ll meet with you to determine the best length, format, and design for your custom financial education course

  • No-Cost Services - Organizations that primarily serve low-income households in Bergen, Passaic, & Hudson counties may be eligible for no-cost services from the CAFE Hub.

  • Lifelong Learning - All participants are eligible to continue in our one-on-one financial coaching program at no cost.

If your organization is interested in our services, please fill out the contact form below to schedule a follow-up call.

Contact CAFE Hub

For general inquiries, please use the contact form below.

Current CAFE Hub clients may contact a financial coach at (973) 881-0801, email CAFE@1stbergen.com, or visit the client page for more information.

For 1st Bergen account information, please call (201) 968-0202 or email membersupport@1stbergen.com