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Upcoming Events and Programs by Project Self Sufficiency

May 20, 2015
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.  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 May:

  • 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.

  • Pregnant women and mothers of young children are invited to learn how to reduce stress in your life and enjoy a catered Mother’s Day luncheon at the Mother-Child Lunch & Learn, Tuesday, May 12th. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  The group will be discussing safe and healthy sleep routines on June 9th, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  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.

  • Introducing Project Sussex Kids, a new program designed to help expectant parents and families with children up to the age of eight be the best parents they can be.  Learn about resources in your neighborhood, and provide guidance about your needs.  Meetings forming now!  Get involved by contacting Project Sussex Kids at mailto:sussexkids@projectselfsufficiency.org.

  • Free Career Fair, Wednesday, May 20th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  Meet area employers, learn about educational opportunities, and practice mock interviews. 

  • 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 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.

  • 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, May 7th – 28th, between 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

  • Free Family Law Seminar, Wednesday, May 6th, 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.

  • Free seminar for teens and adults about Agricultural & Horticultural Careers, Thursday, May 28th 26th, from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.  Hear from guest speakers who are actively working in the field about careers like beekeeper, farmer, botanist, florist, and more.  Free; registration required.  Call 973-940-3500 to register for “Becoming You: Agricultural & Horticultural Careers.

  • Teens and adults are invited to learn how to detect and prevent child sexual assault at a free Enough Abuse training session, Wednesday, May 13th, 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.

  • 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 Tuesday, May 12th.  Delivery will be made to Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, May 23rd.  A variety of ordering options are available; call 973-940-3500 with questions.

  • Families are invited to attend Family Fun Nights, Thursdays, May 14th and 28th, from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.  Watch classic family movies, enjoy refreshments and a craft project.  Free; call 973-940-3500 to register.

  • 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.