News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Approximately 100 golfers recently came out to enjoy brisk, sunny weather to play on a makeshift course at the Sussex County Fairgrounds as part of the annual Chili Open Golf Classic . Proc eeds benefited Project Give Shelter, a Project Self-Sufficiency initiative to help Sussex County residents who need emergency temporary shelter or stable housing.   In addition to golf, participants were treated to music by R.E.N.O. the Band, raffles, a 50/50 drawing, a putting contest, souvenir photos, and a vast array of food and beverages hosted by Rotarians from Branchville, Newton, and Wallkill Valley.   The community is currently experiencing an unprecedented need for housing and housing assistance, as well as other forms of emergency basic needs like food.   “Thanks to the enthusiastic support of the Chili Open participants, we will be able to provide emergency shelter, security deposits, rent, and utility payments to those who are experiencing housing crises in o...

  Plans are underway for the annual Chili Open Golf Classic fundraiser to be held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds on Saturday, February 3rd.   Proceeds will benefit Project Give Shelter, a Project Self-Sufficiency initiative to help Sussex County residents who need emergency temporary shelter or stable housing. The 20-year-old event was handed off by the United Way of Northern New Jersey to Project Self-Sufficiency last year.   “Success in becoming self-sufficient is built on a stable foundation of secure and safe housing,” said Project Self-Sufficiency Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon. “It’s difficult to find a job, hold a job, get an education, or receive training when you don’t know where you’re going to sleep at night, or you must constantly relocate.”   Funds from the Chili Open are dedicated to providing emergency shelter, security deposits, rent, and utility payments as necessary and appropriate, Berry-Toon said.   The agency’s Projec...