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.
Project Self-Sufficiency offers a variety of programs to support Sussex County families. Happening in April:
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Learn how to incorporate music and movement into your unique parenting style at the Mother-Child Lunch & Learn, Tuesday, April 14th. Pregnant women and mothers of young children are invited to enjoy lunch, discuss the wonderful world of Dr. Seuss, and take part in a craft project with their children. 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.
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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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Project Self-Sufficiency Career Center offers new classes designed to maximize personal and professional skills, while combining career assessments, training and access to employment opportunities. Call 973-940-3500 to enroll in “Career, Education & Employment Foundations” or “Foundations for Personal Success.” Classes forming now.
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Free Family Expo, Thursday, April 30th, from 4:30 – 8:00 p.m. Get advice about parenting skills, health and wellness, fire and household safety, first aid and more. Interactive educational presentations from a variety of local social service agencies and health care providers. Free and open to Project Self-Sufficiency participants; call 973-940-3500 to inquire about becoming a participant.
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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, April 2nd – 30th, between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
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Free Family Law Seminar, Wednesday, April 1st, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Learn about court procedures, grounds for divorce, parenting time, alimony, equitable distribution of assets and other topics related to divorce. Free and open to the public; registration required. Call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.
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Free Bankruptcy Seminar, Wednesday, April 9th, from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Learn about the process of filing for bankruptcy, as well as the options available to those facing overwhelming credit card debt, foreclosure or asset repossession. Free and open to the public; registration required. Call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.
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Free seminar for teens and adults about History & Archaeology Careers, Thursday, April 30th 26th, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Hear from guest speakers who are actively working in the field about careers like archaeologist, architectural historian, archivist, and more. Free; registration required. Call 973-940-3500 to register for “Becoming You: History & Archaeology Careers.”
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Project Self-Sufficiency invites teen girls in need of a prom dress to select a new or gently-used gown from their extensive collection at the annual “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop. The Prom Shop will be open March 30th, 31st, April 1st, 2nd, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, from 3:00 – 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, April 11th, from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. In addition to new and gently-used dresses of all lengths and sizes, the Prom Shop will feature accessories like shoes, wraps, hand bags, and jewelry so that patrons can create the perfect ensemble. Donations will continue to be accepted throughout the duration of the event. Gowns must be dry-cleaned and on a hanger.
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Teens and adults are invited to learn how to detect and prevent child sexual assault at a free Enough Abuse training session, Wednesday, April 15th, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Learn the warning signs displayed by predators and victims. Free; open to teens and adults who want to help stem the tide of child sexual assault. Registration required. Call 973-940-3500 to register.
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Families are invited to attend Family Fun Nights, Thursdays, April 9th and 23rd, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Watch classic family movies, enjoy refreshments and a craft project. Free; call 973-940-3500 to register.
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Seeking adults who like to garden! Project Self-Sufficiency seeks experienced or novice gardeners to volunteer in their community gardens during the spring and summer. Volunteer members of the agency’s “Sowing Circle” will work alongside experienced Master Gardeners to maintain vegetable gardens on the agency’s grounds. Responsibilities would include planting, mulching, weeding, watering and harvesting fruits and vegetables; interested participants must be 18 years of age or older and should be available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
