News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  The tenth annual “Stuff the Boat” toy drive coordinated by Branchville business Off Shore Marine to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive has been launched.   Area residents are encouraged to bring gift cards, funds, and new, unwrapped toys to fill a 2024 24’ Nautique GS24 boat at the dealership, which is located at 357 Route 206 in Branchville.   A wide range of first responders and area businesses and organizations are gathering toys to Stuff the Boat on behalf of the Season of Hope Toy Drive, incuding members of the Branchville Hose Company , the Blue Ridge Rescue Squad , Frankford Township Fire Department , the Kiwanis Club of Sussex , Royal Buick GMC of Sussex , Sussex Fire and Emergency Medical Service , the Ladies Auxiliary of the Sussex Fire Department, and the Wanderer’s Car Club .   A special Community Drop Off event will be hosted at Off Shore Marine, Saturday, December 9 th , 11:00 a.m.; toys will be accepted at Off Shore Marine through Thursday,

  Local parents are invited to attend an information session about the Journey Family Success Center Parent Advisory Board at Project Self-Sufficiency , Tuesday, November 28 th , 5:00 p.m.   Organizers are seeking input from families regarding area services, parenting challenges and concerns, and ideas for upcoming events. Family Success Center staff will highlight ways the agency can address issues facing local parents and incorporate feedback into future programs.   Dinner and childcare will be provided for those in attendance.   Advance registration is encouraged.   “Input from parents is crucial to the success of the Family Success Center and we are excited about offering residents the opportunity to meet area providers, express their concerns about gaps in services, and identify strategies for moving forward,” remarked Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.   “The Family Success Center has supported Sussex County parents and children for many ye

  All of the branches of the Sussex County Library System will be gathering toys for Project Self-Sufficiency’s Season of Hope Toy Drive this year.   Area residents are encouraged to bring gift cards or new, unwrapped toys to the Dennis Library in Newton, Dorothy Henry branch in Vernon, the Franklin Branch in Franklin, the Main Branch in Frankford, the Louise Childs branch in Stanhope, or the Sussex Wantage branch in Wantage during operating hours.   Toys will be accepted through Thursday, December 14 th .   “The Sussex County Library System has always been committed to meeting the needs of our local residents,” remarked Julie Knapp, Public Information Officer for the Sussex County Library System. “We are excited by this opportunity to come together to make an additional positive impact in our community this holiday season.”   “The libraries in Sussex County are true assets to every child and family in our community and we are exceptionally grateful that they will be collec