News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Teens are invited to select free, new, or gently-used prom dresses and accessories from the popular “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency .   Formal wear including prom dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, gowns for mothers-of-the-bride, evening bags, jewelry, wraps and shawls, as well as shoes in good condition are all available at no charge.   All items are displayed in a boutique-like setting on Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, and space is available for dresses to be tried on.   The public is invited, and no appointment is needed.   The “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop will be open March 23 rd , 24 th , 25 th , 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.; March 26 th , 3:00 – 8:00 p.m.; March 27 th , 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.; and March 28 th , 9:00 a.m. - noon.   “We are delighted to be offering teens the opportunity to receive beautiful gowns and accessories free of charge at the ‘Sister-to-Sister’ Prom Shop,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Dir...

  Teens are invited to select free, new, or gently-used prom dresses and accessories from the popular “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency .   Formal wear including prom dresses, bridesmaids’ dresses, gowns for mothers-of-the-bride, evening bags, jewelry, wraps and shawls, as well as shoes in good condition are all available at no charge.   All items are displayed in a boutique-like setting on Project Self-Sufficiency’s Newton campus, and space is available for dresses to be tried on.   The public is invited, and no appointment is needed.   The “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop will be open 3:00 – 7:00 p.m., April 1 st , 2 nd , 3 rd ; 3:00 – 6:00 p.m., April 4 th ; and 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., April 5 th .   “We are delighted to be offering teens the opportunity to receive beautiful gowns and accessories free of charge at the ‘Sister-to-Sister’ Prom Shop,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Executive Director of Project Self-Sufficienc...

  Project Self-Sufficiency recently received 283 gently used prom gowns gathered at the “Dance & Donate: A Celebration of Strength, Support & Sisterhood” event coordinated by the Rosenberg Real Estate Group in conjunction with the Montville Township Women’s Club and Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Montville. The celebratory event featured a professional dance lesson, performances, refreshments, and photos captured by Montville photographer Julian Garcia.   The prom dresses will be distributed to teen girls during Project Self-Sufficiency’s annual “ Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop in April.   "The overwhelming response from the community exceeded all expectations," remarked Estrella Rosenberg, who coordinated the effort. "We have a very generous community and the excitement and enthusiasm from women wanting to contribute to our cause was truly inspiring. The success of this year's Women's Event serves as a testament to the strength and generosity of th...