Photo credit: Julian Huarte Hundreds of supporters recently flocked to Perona Farms to support Project Self-Sufficiency at the 30 th anniversary of northwestern New Jersey’s premier culinary fundraising event, A Taste of Talent . Patrons mingled with chefs from more than 55 celebrated area restaurants, vintners, and breweries and enjoyed their signature beverages, appetizers, entrees, and desserts. The epicurean event raises funds for the non-profit agency which specializes in services for low-income families in the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Morris, Hunterdon, and Warren. Numerous volunteer musicians were on hand to perform during the event at various locations throughout the expansive facility. “A Taste of Talent has been the cornerstone of our annual campaign for thirty years and we are immensely grateful to the Avondoglio Family and the many chefs and musicians who have contributed their time, talent, and resources to its success,” rema...
Project Self-Sufficiency will offer three workshops 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 in English, Tuesday, May 19 th , 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, Thursday, May 21st, 2:00 p.m. Tips for protection, prevention, and promoting resilience within the community will also be discussed. A virtual “Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities” presentation on Wednesday, June 17 th , 3:00 p.m., will address the neurological and biological effects of adversity on development and its corresponding impact on the health of the overall population. All workshops are free, hosted on Zoom, and open to the public; interested participants are invited to call 973-940-3500...