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, July 21 st , 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, Wednesday, July 22 nd , 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, August 19 th , 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. All workshops are free, hosted on Zoom, and open to the public; interested participants are invited to call 973-9...
Volunteers and representatives from local businesses and organizations were recently recognized for their outstanding efforts in support of Project Self-Sufficiency at the agency’s annual Mosaic Awards ceremony. The event recognizes individuals, schools, civic groups, businesses, and non-profit organizations which have provided invaluable assistance to the agency during the previous year. A special President’s Award was given in memory of the late Board President Michael Holub, Esquire, to the Newton VFW, Post #5360, in recognition of their years of support. In addition, Mary Konzelman was welcomed into the Louise E. Murphy Center for Volunteerism Circle of Leaders, which singles out extraordinary, longtime efforts by those who support Project Self-Sufficiency’s mission. Project Self-Sufficiency is a non-profit agency which specializes in services for low-income families in Sussex, Hunterdon, Morris, and Warren Counties. “The Mosaic Awar...