News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Teens are invited to select free, new, or gently-used prom dresses and accessories from the popular “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency .   Formal wear including prom dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, gowns for mothers-of-the-bride, evening bags, jewelry, wraps and shawls, as well as shoes in good condition are all available at no charge.   All items are displayed in a boutique-like setting on Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, and space is available for dresses to be tried on.   The public is invited, and no appointment is needed.   The “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop will be open March 23 rd , 24 th , 25 th , 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.; March 26 th , 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.; March 27 th , 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.; and March 28 th , 9:00 a.m. - noon.   “We are delighted to be offering teens the opportunity to receive beautiful gowns and accessories free of charge at the ‘Sister-to-Sister’ Prom Shop,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Dir...

  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.   A virtual “Understanding ACEs: Building Self-Healing Communities” presentation on Wednesday, March 25 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. The workshop and discussion series, “Connections Matter”, which facilitates the conversation about issues surrounding childhood trauma, will be offered virtually in English, Tuesday, April 21 st , 2:00 p.m., and in Spanish, Wednesday, April 22 nd , 2:00 p.m.   Tips for protection, prevention, and promoting resilience within the community will also be discussed.   All workshops are free, hosted on Zoom, and open to the public; interested participants are invited to call 973-...