News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Free legal advice and limited legal representation is available at Project Self-Sufficiency for income-eligible area residents.   Private meetings with an attorney can be scheduled to discuss housing and landlord-tenant issues; public entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid, public assistance and Social Security; bankruptcy and mortgage modifications; divorce and family law; or other issues.   Convenient daytime and evening appointments are available; some participants may be even eligible for free legal representation.   Individual consultations about a variety of legal concerns will be offered on Wednesdays, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; meetings to discuss topics related to family law will be offered on Thursdays, October 10 th and 24 th , 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.   The sessions are free and open to area residents who meet income eligibility requirements; consultations are by appointment only.   To make an appointment for a legal consultation or to find out more about the other services available at

Project Self-Sufficiency will offer a free Landlord/Tenant seminar on Wednesday, September 25 th , 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Participants will discuss the rights and duties of landlords and tenants, including eviction, security deposits, leases, mortgages, and saving homes from foreclosure.   The presentation is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.   To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.   Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.

 Eileen McCarthy Born, Esquire, will offer a free Elder Law Seminar at Project Self-Sufficiency on Wednesday, September 18 th , 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.   Legal issues faced by senior citizens will be discussed, including general estate planning, development of a will, advance directions for healthcare, dealing with Medicare and Medicaid, caring for aging parents, and other issues.   The Elder Law Seminar is free and open to the public, but registration is required.   To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.   Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Eileen McCarthy Born, Esquire, will give a free Elder Law seminar at Project Self-Sufficiency.