Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a unique roster of online and in-person parenting courses beginning in September, including the 24/7 Dad course for fathers as well as the ACT Raising Safe Kids Program , which was designed by the American Psychological Association for parents and caregivers of young children. The ACT Raising Safe Kids Program invites mothers and fathers to learn how to build positive parenting skills, prevent behavioral problems, and encourage effective anger management. The parenting classes were developed by the American Psychological Association with the goal of educating parents and other adults who raise and care for young children about creating environments which protect them from violence. Classes will be offered via Zoom on Tuesdays, September 15 th – November 3 rd , 6:00 p.m. Fathers are invited to attend special workshops created just for them, either online or in person, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:00 p.m....
Teams bearing the names of sponsors First Hope Bank and Lakeside Construction will face off in a festive polo match on Saturday, September 12 th , to benefit local non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency. The Grayfields Polo Club will host the second annual Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic , inviting people of all ages to come together in a fun and relaxing environment, see an exciting sporting event, and enjoy tailgates, vendors, live music, a silent auction, and other attractions. Presenting sponsor for the Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic is Mercedes-Benz of Newton which will have several models on display. Proceeds from the festive competition will benefit the agency’s services for low-income individuals and families in northwest New Jersey. “We are honored that First Hope Bank and Lakeside Construction will once again be sponsoring the two teams in competition during the Project Self-Sufficiency Polo Classic,” commented Project Self-Suffic...