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Mitchell Insurance Proudly Supports Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County



On July 19, 2017, the Mitchell Insurance Agency and The Selective Insurance Group Foundation joined forces to support the positive efforts of Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County through a $500 grant.  The Selective Insurance Group Foundation is a philanthropic affiliate of Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SIGI).

“We are glad to help out a non-profit organization like Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County who are dedicated in supporting and empowering low-income individuals and families in Sussex County,” said Keith Mitchell, President of Mitchell Insurance Agency.   The grant represents a $500.00 donation from the Mitchell Insurance Agency matched by a $500.00 grant from The Selective Insurance Group Foundation.

“At Selective, Response is everything®… and this includes responding to the communities where we live and work to give back and help those in need.  Together with Mitchell Insurance Agency, we are proud to support Project Self-Sufficiency of Sussex County and its efforts to make a difference in the community,” said Chuck Musilli, Senior Vice President, Distribution Strategies, Selective.

“Project Self-Sufficiency is grateful to receive this donation from the Mitchell Insurance Agency and the Selective Insurance Group Foundation,” remarked Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.  “Project Self-Sufficiency has relied on support from area businesses, individuals and organizations to maintain and grow its programs and services for local families for the past 30 years.  These donations allow individuals and families to receive the crucial assistance they need to help them to become self-supporting, thriving and contributing members of our community.”

Non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency is celebrating its 30th year of service to families in northwestern New Jersey.  The agency’s mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to achieve personal and economic self-sufficiency, family stability, and to improve their lives and the lives of their children.  The agency offers a supportive family-centered environment where life issues are addressed through a combination of individual counseling, peer support groups, case management services, parenting skills training, life skills management training, home visits, childcare and early childhood education, family activities and health education.  To find out about any of the services provided at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.


The Mitchell Insurance Agency was founded in 1961 by Samuel Mitchell. For over 56 years, The Mitchell Insurance Agency has been a family owned and operated firm providing insurance for your business and personal needs. In fact, as founding members of the prestigious New Jersey Agents Alliance (NJAA), we take pride in serving our friends and neighbors with more insurance choices than any other Sussex County based agency. Our expertise even extends beyond our Northern New Jersey home market as we provide innovative insurance solutions to customers throughout New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and across the United States.

Selective Insurance Group, Inc. is a holding company for ten property and casualty insurance companies rated “A” (Excellent) by A.M. Best. Through independent agents, the insurance companies offer standard and specialty insurance for commercial and personal risks, and flood insurance underwritten by the National Flood Insurance Program. Selective maintains a website at http://www.Selective.com.


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