News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of new school supplies for distribution to more than 500 children and teens during the month of August.   This year, organizers are suggesting that donors sponsor a backpack for students in need; a $25 donation will purchase and fill a small backpack with the key supplies needed for elementary school students while a $50 donation will purchase and fill a large backpack with key supplies for middle and high school students.   Monetary donations, which allow the agency to purchase supplies in bulk, will be gratefully received at https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/school-supplies .   For those who prefer to shop, a wish list of items has been prepared, including new backpacks, crayons, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, scissors, pens, spiral notebooks, and loose-leaf paper.   Backpacks in solid and neutral colors are preferred.   Backpacks and supplies will be distributed to more than 500 students at a festive Back to School Fair in Au

  Project Self-Sufficiency will offer three workshops during July regarding adverse childhood experiences with the goal of educating the public, supporting trauma survivors, and offering tips for prevention and healing within the community.   The workshop and discussion series, “Connections Matter”, which facilitates the conversation about issues surrounding childhood trauma, will be offered virtually over Zoom in English, Tuesday, July 16 th , 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, Wednesday, July 17 th , 2:00 p.m.   A virtual “Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities” presentation on Wednesday, July 31 st , 2:00 p.m., will address the neurological and biological effects of adversity on development and its corresponding impact on the health of the overall population.   Tips for protection, prevention, and promoting resilience within the community will also be discussed.   All workshops are free and open to the public; interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500 to rec