Community Resource

Puerto Rican Action Committee (PRAC) of Southern New Jersey

(856) 299-5800
Penns Grove

Puerto Rican Action Committee (PRAC) of Southern New Jersey

PRAC of Southern New Jersey hopes to identify and address the needs of low to moderate-income community members by developing strategies and programs that facilitate social, and economic growth, and self-sustainability along with promoting cultural awareness and events.

Hispanic Cultural, Heritage, Arts, Entertainment, and Sporting Initiatives
P.R.A.C. of SNJ is committed to fostering a relationship with the entire community. Through our Hispanic Cultural, Heritage, Arts, Entertainment, and Sporting Initiatives we are able to provide world-class Hispanic Programs to build bridges throughout the community and break down barriers through our initiative.

P.R.A.C. is committed to fostering a partnership by hosting events such as the Legends of Salsa Concert Series at the Levoy Theater in Millville, Salsa with the Stars at the Cumberland County College, cultural programs at the Salem Community College Davidow Theater and an annual international baseball Ambassador Tour with the Puerto Rican U-16 Baseball team competing in Southern N.J. just to name a few of our projects.

PRAC will continue to take the lead with these types of events as we grow our programs throughout the region in the upcoming year. So keep posted and hope to see you at the next event!

Cultural Diversity Training Programs
PRAC provides cultural diversity training to employees and managers. We help governmental and corporate organizations to:

  • Build a culture that is empowered by differences
  • Develop effective multicultural teams
  • Recruit and retain a diverse workforce
  • Resolve conflict between employers and employees
  • Reduce employee turnover
  • Promote employee productivity
  • Demonstrate compliance with emerging federal guidelines

Client Services
PRAC provides a wide array of case management services. The program assists in resolving client issues including health care management, employment needs, translating services, housing services, referral services, along with transportation services.

NJ Share
Provides utility relief to people, who are determined to middle-class income households and who are not eligible for low-income types of assistance. NJ SHARE Inc. Provides assistance to individuals and families living in NJ who are in need of temporary help in paying their energy bills. It provides grants to pay the energy and utility bills of the households.

LIHEAP
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, LIHEAP, is a federally funded program that helps families and individuals with their energy bills (includes: electric, natural gas, oil, and other deliverable fuels.) To be eligible for LIHEAP benefits, the applicant household must be responsible for home heating or cooling costs, either directly or included in the rent; and have a gross income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. Applications are accepted from October 1 through April 30.

Universal Service Fund (USF)
USF is a program that helps low-income households pay for their electric and natural gas costs. It can lower their monthly cost if found eligible. To be eligible for USF, your household must meet income requirements, and spend more than three percent of household income on gas and/or electricity; (or spend more than six percent of household income on electric heating). USF is available any time of the year.

Age Groups
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Seniors
Community Services
Arts & Recreation
Basic Needs / Assistance
Community
Education
Family & Support Services
Payment Options
  • Free
Language Spoken
  • Spanish
Areas Served
  • Cape May County
  • Cumberland County
  • Salem County

Last Updated: 02/10/23