Project Self-Sufficiency offers a variety of programs to support Sussex County families. Happening in December:
* The Season of Hope Toy Shop provides new, unwrapped gifts for thousands of children from infancy to adolescence. Donations can be dropped off at Project Self-Sufficiency during business hours, Monday through Friday. Members of the public who wish to use the Season of Hope Toy Shop must register in person. Available registration dates are:
December 1 & 2 between the hours of 10am-3pm
December 3 between the hours of 9am-12pm
* Sussex and Warren County residents, ages 16-25, who have dropped out of high school are invited to participate in the New Jersey Youth Corps at Project Self-Sufficiency. Prepare for the high school equivalency exam; get help with interview skills, resumes, vocational training, and counseling; receive a $100 per week stipend along with free transportation and childcare. The next session of the 16 week program launches February 13. Refer a friend and get a $100 gift card! Call the New Jersey Youth Corps hotline at 973-940-3510 to get started.
* Campus to Campus College Assistance Program offered in conjunction with Sussex County Community College supports adults as they take the next step toward college and a career. Get free help with testing, test anxiety support, application forms, financial aid, childcare and more.
Campus to Campus Information Sessions:
December 6, 8, 13, 15 from 10 AM to 1 PM
December 13 & 15 from 6-8 PM
* Sussex Warren Project Family Connect is established at Project Self-Sufficiency! If you are a Sussex or Warren County, New Jersey resident, connecting with the help you need just got easier. Sussex Warren Project Family Connect Central Intake has been funded by the New Jersey Department of Health to improve the quality and services coordination for individuals and families to increase access to community resources. Call our hotline at 1-844-807-3500 to speak with a Family Support Worker who can assist you in connecting with local resources such as healthcare, transportation, life skills development, employment training, case management, voluntary home visitation and more!
* Income eligible pregnant women and new mothers are invited to receive visits in the comfort of their own home from trained counselors or nurses. Get helpful education concerning prenatal care, breast-feeding, parenting, literacy, household skills, budgeting, relationships and more. Call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500 for more information.
* Project Self-Sufficiency Career Center offers new classes designed to maximize personal and professional opportunities. Call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500 to enroll in "Carrer, Education & Employment Foundations" or "Foundations for Personal Success". Classes now forming.
* Family Fun Night, December 1 from 5:00-6:30 PM. Fun for the whole family at the Project Self-Sufficiency Community Education Center! Enjoy a visit from Santa, craft projects, games and more! Refreshments provided. Free!
* Get free legal advice at Project Self-Sufficiency. Private meetings with an attorney are available to income-eligible Sussex County residents, by appointment only, on Thursday December 1-15 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM. To register, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.
* Get high quality fresh, frozen or refrigerated food at discount prices through the Jolin Food Box Program. Order at www.jolinfoodbox.com by Wednesday, December 7 and pick up your order at Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, December 17. Call 973-940-3500 with questions.
* Project Sussex Kids, The Sussex County Council for Youth Children, has been established by the New Jersey Department of Children & Families to bring together parents, caregivers, as well as health, education and social service providers to enhance communication, coordination and collaboration of services for families with young children. We want to hear your concerns! Meetings forming now! Check it our at www.projectsussexkid.org. Get involved by contacting Project Sussex Kids at sussexkids@projectselfsufficiency.org.
For more information about any of these programs, or to learn about the other services offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
