News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Project Self-Sufficiency recently received a donation of a pre-owned car in good condition from Rich and Sheri Pasuit, owners of Franklin business Dane Motors .   The non-profit agency gratefully receives used vehicles in good condition for distribution to individuals in need of transportation to school, employment, medical appointments, and family activities.   Sheri Pasuit noted that giving back to the community and helping others is part of the Dane Motors business plan, and they intend to continue supporting Project Self-Sufficiency as additional opportunities arise, “My husband and I want to strengthen both Franklin and the larger Sussex County community.”   “It is extremely difficult to live and work in our community without access to a reliable vehicle,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficiency.   “Many of our participants are in desperate need of a car, and we are delighted to be able to pass donated vehic...

RoNetco Supermarkets and Hinkley Auto Sales recently joined together to provide a newly-refurbished car to Project Self-Sufficiency participant Ashley Harrington.   The vehicle was previously owned by RoNetco Supermarkets and had been used by the firm for company business.   After being taken out of service, the car was thoroughly detailed by Hinkley Auto Sales and then donated to Project Self-Sufficiency, a local non-profit agency which specializes in services for low-income families in the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Morris, Warren, and Hunterdon.   A mother of an infant daughter, Harrington works two jobs and had been without a car for years.   “I was walking everywhere or asking friends for rides,” explains Harrington.   “It’s so much easier to get to work now.   I feel so blessed.   This car gives me peace of mind because I can drive my daughter around safely and comfortably.   It’s nice not having to rely on anyone else for...

RoNetco Supermarkets and Hinkley Auto Sales recently joined together to provide a newly-refurbished car to Project Self-Sufficiency participant Asia Bryant.   The vehicle was previously owned by RoNetco Supermarkets and had been used by the firm for company business.   After being taken out of service, the car was thoroughly detailed by Hinkley Auto Sales and then donated to Project Self-Sufficiency, a local non-profit agency which specializes in services for low-income families in the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Morris, Warren, and Hunterdon.   A mother of a teenage daughter, Bryant works the overnight shift as a caretaker for developmentally disabled adults.   She had been relying on co-workers and family members for transportation.   “I was in shock.   I could not stop smiling for about a week,” explains Bryant upon being notified that she would be receiving the vehicle.   “Not only does this car help me get back and forth to work, ...