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Project Self-Sufficiency Recognized by HSN Cares during Annual $1,000 A Day Giveaway


Local non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency will receive $1,000 on April 7th as part of HSN Cares’ annual $1,000 a day giveaway campaign.  The charitable arm of the entity formerly known as the Home Shopping Network is dedicated to empowering women and helping families in times of need.  The award to Project Self-Sufficiency will be broadcast on April 7th at 2:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. on HSN.


HSN Cares selected Project Self-Sufficiency from a pool of thousands of entries after being nominated for the award by Cheryl Ross, who shared with HSN her inspiring story of courage and dignity as she progressed from Project Self-Sufficiency participant to serving on the organization’s Board of Directors.  “Project Self-Sufficiency helped me and my children through a challenging time with respect, dignity, and most of all guidance,” explained Ross, a mother of four who now works for the Newton School District.  “Ten years later, after going to college, getting a job and becoming self-sufficient, I joined the Board of Directors.  Now I am humbled and honored to give back to an organization that changed our lives.”

Every year, HSN designates the month of April as Customer Appreciation Month, highlighting its customers and the communities in which they live.  HSN Cares donates $1,000 every day during the month of April to charities across the country.  Interested viewers can tune in to HSN at 2:00 a.m., 7:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., or 9:00 p.m. daily in April or visit www.HSN.com and search HSN Cares to see winning charities announced all month long.

HSN Cares, the philanthropic arm of HSN, leading entertainment and lifestyle retailer, is dedicated to empowering women and helping families in times of need locally, nationally and globally. Together with trusted organizations and volunteers they are able to make a difference with hope, love and support.

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 more about the programs and services available at the agency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org.
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