News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Former New Jersey Herald Executive Editor Bruce Tomlinson has joined the staff at non-profit agency Project Self-Sufficiency.   Tomlinson has embraced the opportunity to work in the non-profit sector after a long career in journalism.   After years of serving on the United Way Board of Directors, as well as assisting many agencies in Sussex County with their efforts, the move to the Newton-based agency is a natural transition according to Tomlinson who noted in his parting editorial at for the New Jersey Herald that he was seeking new opportunities.   In his new role at Project Self-Sufficiency, Tomlinson will be assisting with organizational development efforts and helping to grow the agency as it moves towards its 35 th year of service to northwestern New Jersey residents. While Executive Editor of the New Jersey Herald, Tomlinson sought out chances to give back to the community, serving as Vice President of the United Way of Sussex County, as well as on the board of Main Stre

Project Self-Sufficiency is seeking donations of funds to purchase new school supplies which will be distributed to hundreds of children during the month of August.   Due to the ongoing public health crisis, the agency will not be holding its annual in-person Back to School Fair.   However, new backpacks, crayons, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, scissors, pens, spiral notebooks, and loose-leaf paper will be purchased with the donated funds and distributed to participating families in need.   Monetary donations can be made on the Project Self-Sufficiency website .   For information about making monetary donations for school supplies, or to inquire about any of the programs and services available at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org .