Annual Clay Shoot Benefits Project Self-Sufficiency

The Hudson Farm Club recently hosted a sporting clay shoot to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency. After lunch, the afternoon’s activities on the 3,800-acre hunting preserve were followed by a magnificent dinner in the facility’s Crow’s Nest event space. Music was provided by the Meant to Be jazz quartet. Project Self-Sufficiency participants Ariana Luna and Adrian Winter gave stirrings presentation about their experiences. Signs were donated by Mark Maruska of Gravity DesignWorks. All proceeds benefited Project Self-Sufficiency’s services for low-income families in Sussex, Warren, and Hunterdon Counties.

The Hudson Farm Club has hosted a Sporting Clay Outing on behalf of Project Self-Sufficiency for many years. Like a golf outing, the Sporting Clay Outing allowed participants to shoot at an assortment of clay targets available at 20 different locations throughout the sprawling grounds. Each shooting station offered a different presentation of targets, allowing participants to simulate game shooting in a variety of ways. Teams had the opportunity to take aim at 100 clays over the course of 3 ½ hours. The Hudson Farm Club provided cartridges, ear and eye protection, and instruction and guidance tailored to each participant’s experience level.

“The Harvest Shoot is an important component of Project Self-Sufficiency’s annual fundraising campaign. We rely on the funds raised with this event to assist low-income families in northwestern New Jersey to attain economic self-sufficiency and family stability,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency. “We are particularly grateful to the membership of the Hudson Farm Club for their continued support of this unique event.”

Many individuals and organizations contributed to the event. Lunch sponsors included Franklin Mutual Insurance; George’s Salvage Company; and Rich Hoer, Lakeside Construction. The cocktail hour was sponsored by Kathy and Lou Esposito. Dinner sponsors included The Silent Maid 1924; Blake and Cathy Ellman, The Ellman Discovery Foundation; John and Breanne Marchioni; Greg and Sue Murphy; and J.P. Perry, Henry O. Baker Insurance.

Foursome sponsors included Greg Ackerson, Blue Ridge Lumber Company; Chris Barchetto, Smolin, Lupin & Company, LLC; William Dermody IV, Techflex, Inc.; Francis Dunn, IronRidge Wealth Management Group; Edgar Agents, LLC; Staci Grant, Henry O. Baker Insurance; Paris Eliades Law Firm, LLC; The Inganamort Family; Bruce Koerner, Cranes & Equipment; Leo Miller, Henry O. Baker, Insurance; Luke Olenowski, Denville Line Painting; Perona Farms; Ronetco Supermarkets, Inc.; and Angelo Sansano, Henry O. Baker Insurance.

Individual stations were sponsored by Tire King and Dr. Richard Vaz.

The event was augmented by a live auction featuring items donated by Caffe NaVona; The Capital Grille; Joseph Coltelli, Castle Fire Protection, Inc.; Dolores and James Fernandez; Robert Gebhardt, Allied Beverage Group, LLC; Rich Hoer, Lakeside Construction; House Portraits by Sebes; Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey; Hudson Farm Club; North Shore House and the van der Haeghen Family; Luke Olenowski; Perona Farms; J.P.Perry, Henry O. Baker Insurance; Rockaway River Country Club; Joe Leifken, Stone Water; and the Sussex County Community College Culinary Institute.

Project Self-Sufficiency Board of Directors member J.P. Perry has served as event chairperson for several years. “It was exciting to welcome everyone to the Hudson Farm Club. This was a great opportunity to get outside, enjoy a beautiful place, and spread the word about Project Self-Sufficiency.”

High School Diploma Program Launches in March

Enrollment for the next session of the New Jersey Youth Corps program at Project Self-Sufficiency is underway. The sixteen-week program launches in March and is currently being offered as a hybrid of virtual and in-person curricula and activities. The New Jersey Youth Corps gives those who have not completed high school the opportunity to boost their literacy skills, prepare for the high school equivalency exam, obtain on-the-job work experience, and transition into a career, college or the military. Interested participants are invited to attend virtual Open House hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency to learn more about the New Jersey Youth Corps and to complete an application. Virtual Open Houses will be held on Tuesdays at 5:00 p.m., January 19 th , 26 th , February 2 nd , 9 th , and 16th, as well as Thursdays at noon, January 21 st , 28 th , February 4 th , 11 th, and 18 th . In addition, Project Self-Sufficiency is offering a $100 gift card to those who refer a young a

Volunteers and Paid Instructors Needed for High School Equivalency Program

Paid instructors and volunteers are needed to work with young adults in the New Jersey Youth Corps high school equivalency and employment skills training program at Project Self-Sufficiency. Program coordinators are searching for help with tutoring in science, math, social studies, and English as well as assistance with community service projects. Tutors will also assist with basic reading comprehension and vocabulary. Opportunities are available Monday - Friday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.; a part-time, flexible schedule is offered. "The situation is ideal for college students or educators who might be taking a break from their regular schedule due to the pandemic,” notes Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon. Those with experience in business, construction trades, building maintenance and landscaping are particularly welcome. The New Jersey Youth Corps gives young adults the opportunity to augment their literacy skills, prepare for the hig

Little Sprouts Recognized for Excellence

The Little Sprouts Early Learning Center was recently awarded a four-star rating from Grow NJ Kids , the state-sponsored initiative to raise the quality of child care and early learning throughout New Jersey. The rating is based on a rigorous process which considers documentation, classroom environment, in-person observations, and other factors. The Little Sprouts Early Learning Center is an expansive childcare and preschool facility which offers space for 83 youngsters, ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and is operated by Project Self-Sufficiency at 127 Mill Street in Newton. Jennifer Blohm is a Technical Assistance Specialist from the Central Jersey Family Health Consortium , one of three agencies assigned to provide technical assistance and support to programs participating in Grow NJ Kids. Blohm was so impressed by the quality of the Little Sprouts Early Learning Center environment, that she decided to enroll her own child in the preschool. “The goal of Grow NJ Kids is t

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