Project Self Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street, Newton.
Coming in November...
• 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.
• 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.
• Project Self-Sufficiency welcomes donations of food for Thanksgiving and toys for the Season of Hope Holiday Toy Drive. The Season of Hope toy drive provides toys to more than 1,500 low-income children each year. Donations for teens are particularly welcome, including:
• Electronics, such as iPods
• calculators
• watches
• computer games and software
• popular CD's
• make-up, perfume and scented lotions
• hair dryers, hair straighteners and curling irons
• jewelry and accessories
• sports equipment and team gear, such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hats
• popular books
• clothing and pajamas
• backpacks
Items needed for younger children include:
• books
• legos, blocks and k'nex toys
• action figures
• DVD's and CD's
• Leap Pad learning games
• infant toys
• multicultural dolls and toys
• Play Doh
• trading and collectible cards
• matchbox cars
• trendy toys
For information about donating to either of these important programs, call 973-940-3500.
• Bring the whole family to Family Fun Night, Thursdays, November 6th and 20th, 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.
• Free seminar for teens and adults, “Becoming You: Information Technology Careers”, Thursday, November 20th, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Hear from professionals who are currently working in the dynamic field of information technology about the background, education and the skills required to make it in their profession. Registration required; call 973-940-3500 to register.
• Free Family Law Seminar, Wednesday, November 5th, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Learn about grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, equitable distribution of assets, parenting time and other topics. Free; call 973-940-3500 to register.
• Free Bankruptcy Seminar, November 12th, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Learn about estate planning, developing a will, dealing with Medicare and Medicaid, and other legal topics related to the elderly. Free; call 973-940-3500 to register.
• 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, November 6th – 20th, between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
• 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, November 10th. Delivery will be made to Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, November 22nd. A variety of ordering options are available; SNAP accepted. Call 973-940-3500 with questions.
• Learn how to detect and prevent child sexual assault at a free Enough Abuse training session. Designed for teens and adults who work with children, such as teachers, coaches, and other youth-serving professionals. Free; registration required. Wednesday, November 12th, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
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.
