It gives me great pleasure to partner Sussex Macaroni Kid with a wonderful organization within our community. Project Self Sufficiency 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 relate 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, provided by PSS, that is open to families within Sussex County.
Project Self Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street, Newton.
Coming in December...
• 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.
• Mother-Child Lunch & Learn, Tuesday, December 2nd, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Pregnant women and mothers of young children are invited to enjoy lunch, a holiday craft project and an information session. Free; participants must be enrolled in one of Project Self-Sufficiency’s home visitation programs. Registration is easy! 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.
• Bring $5 or a new, unwrapped toy to the Chatterbox Drive-In on Saturday, December 6th, between 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and get a ride on a Monster Truck! Proceeds benefit the Season of Hope Holiday Toy Drive.
• Bring a new, unwrapped toy to Skylands Ice World on Saturday, December 6th, between 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. and get a free photo with Santa! Proceeds benefit the Season of Hope Holiday Toy Drive.
• Project Self-Sufficiency welcomes donations of new, unwrapped 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
• Visit Skylands Stadium’s Christmas lights display on weekends during December and bring a toy for the Season of Hope Holiday Toy Drive!
• 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, December 4th and 11th, 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, December 8th. Delivery will be made to Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, December 20th. A variety of ordering options are available; SNAP accepted. Call 973-940-3500 with questions.
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.
