It gives me great pleasure to partner Sussex Macaroni Kid with a wonderful organization within our community. Project Self Sufficiency, located in Newton, is a valuable family resource that I praise for their commitment and mission in helping to improve the quality of life for our neighbors. Faced with multiple strains of financial burden in today's society, I think we all can agree that times are tough. Some more than others. It's reassuring to know that organizations, like PSS, are locally supported, available and ready to assist. Each month, I will be posting new information, supplied by PSS, that is open to families within Sussex County. Project Self Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street, Newton.
Project Self-Sufficiency offers a variety of programs to support Sussex County families. Coming in September:
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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, breastfeeding, parenting, literacy, household skills, budgeting, relationships and more. Call Project Self-Sufficiency’s Home Visitation Hotline at 973-940-3511 for more information.
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Bring the whole family to Family Fun Night, Thursdays, September 11th and 25th, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Classic family movies, craft projects, games and other fun activities. Refreshments provided. Free; registration required. Call 973-940-3500 to register.
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Free seminar for teens and adults, “Becoming You: Telecommunications Careers”, Thursday, September 25th, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Hear from local experts at Thorlabs, Verizon and Service Electric Broadband Cable about careers in the exciting field of telecommunications! Registration required; call 973-940-3500 to register.
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Free Family Law Seminar, Wednesday, September 3rd, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Learn about grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, equitable distribution of assets, parenting time and other topics. Call 973-940-3500 to register.
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Free Bankruptcy Seminar, Wednesday, September 10th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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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 Thursdays, September 4th – 25th, between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Free parenting classes starting in September. Courses for parents of infants, toddlers and preschool children; school-aged children; expectant parents; fathers; and mothers in recovery from substance abuse. Learn about the different stages of emotional and physical development during childhood, as well as techniques for positive discipline and improved communication. Free and open to the public; registration required. Call 973-940-3500 to register.
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Skylands Alternative High School Program available to income-eligible youth, ages 16 – 21. Get help with GED testing, skills assessment, resume development, interview skills, and placement in an internship at a local business. Free; call 973-940-3500 for eligibility information.
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High quality fresh, refrigerated or frozen food can be purchased at a fraction of the retail cost through the Jolin Food Box program at Project Self-Sufficiency. Purchase online with a credit card at www.jolinfoodbox.com by Monday, September 15th. Delivery will be made to Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, September 27th. A variety of ordering options are available; SNAP accepted. Call 973-940-3500 with questions.
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Learn how to detect and prevent child sexual assault at a free Enough Abuse training session. Designed for teens and adults; coaches, teachers, and other youth-serving professionals or volunteers welcome. Wednesday, September 17th, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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Project Self-Sufficiency welcomes donations of food for Thanksgiving and toys for the Season of Hope Holiday Toy Drive. For information about donating to either of these important programs, call 973-940-3500.
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 visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
