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International Night of Celebration to Benefit Project Self-Sufficiency

  The Hudson Farm Club will host a local celebration of the internationally acclaimed “Open That Bottle Night” in support of Project Self-Sufficiency on Saturday, February 28 th , 6:00 p.m.   The unique event was conceived more than 20 years ago by the former authors of the Wall Street Journal’s “Tastings” column, John Brecher and Dorothy Gaiter.   This year’s affair will include fine wines, sumptuous food, entertainment by Magical Nights magician Michael Chaut, and an auction hosted by Ted Tafaro.   Music will be provided by the jazz ensemble Meant to Be.   In addition to the excellent wines which will be available, p articipants are also invited to bring their own bottle of wine along so that they can share their story about its origin with the other guests.   The event will be hosted by Lou and Kathy Esposito, Blake and Cathy Ellman, and Rich and Sheryl Hoer.   The worldwide Open that Bottle Night celebration of friends, families and memori...
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Parent Volunteers Needed

  Local parents are invited to offer input about their families’ needs, challenges, and concerns, as well as suggestions for upcoming events, at a meeting of the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency , Tuesday, February 10 th , 5:00 p.m.   Family Success Center staff will highlight ways the agency can address issues facing local parents and incorporate feedback into future programs. Dinner and childcare will be provided for those in attendance.   The gathering will also be available on Zoom; interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500 to obtain log-in details. Advance registration for the in-person session is required.   “Input from parents is crucial to the success of the Family Success Center and we are excited about offering residents the opportunity to meet area providers, express their concerns about gaps in services, and identify strategies for moving forward,” remarked Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive ...
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Free Job Skills Training Program for Women Starts in March

  Project Self-Sufficiency announces that the next session of its popular employment skills training program, Higher Opportunities for Women (HOW ), will launch March 3rd.   The 16-week “HOW” Program combines intensive computer skills training with classroom instruction and on-the-job experience.   Curriculum prepares women who have been out of the work force or underemployed to seek entry-level office administrative positions.   Classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the agency’s campus, located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.   Open Houses about the Higher Opportunities for Women program will be held at 10:00 a.m., January 23rd, 30 th , and February 20 th, and at 4:00 p.m. February 18 th and 25 th .   Interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500 or visit https://www.projectselfsufficiency.org/higher-opportunities-for-women to enroll.   Women who take part in the agency’s HOW program can expect 8...
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