News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Project Self-Sufficiency is embarking on its 34 th anniversary of helping individuals and families in the New Jersey counties of Sussex, Warren, Morris and Hunterdon to break the generational cycle of poverty, by addressing education, employment, parenting skills, legal problems, counseling and the many other interlocking issues often experienced by those in need.   The agency offers a wide range of programs, from assistance with emergency basic needs, like clothing and food, to a sophisticated Career Center which houses state-of-the-art computer labs; varied programs are available in each county served by the agency.   The agency offers participants a multi-faceted approach to success, with Case Managers assigned to each client to help them to identify and work towards their goals and a host of programs to support parents as well as children.   During the pandemic, Project Self-Sufficiency staff pivoted swiftly to virtual programming while maintaining a robust f...

The Project Self-Sufficiency administrators and Board of Directors paid homage to the agency’s hard-working staff by creating a drive-through celebration at the agency’s parking lot on Thursday.   Employees at the non-profit organization were greeted with raucous applause as they arrived in their cars, receiving a container of Cliff’s Ice Cream from longtime Project Self-Sufficiency supporters Pete Freund and Melissa Lewandowski, a beautiful perennial from agency supporters and Cahill’s Farm owners Bob and Eileen Cahill, and a note of gratitude from Executive Director Deborah Berry-Toon.   The parade of cars was serenaded by violinist Susan Mittelstadt. The timing was serendipitous according to Berry-Toon.   “The Project Self-Sufficiency staff has been incredible during this public health crisis.   Our daycare and preschool teachers, along with our New Jersey Youth Corps staff, have been moving forward with classes online.   Our nurses and home v...

The girls’ volleyball team at Pope John XXIII Regional High School recently raised funds for Project Self-Sufficiency’s breast health program which combines in-school education, community outreach and public relations efforts designed to increase awareness of the importance of early detection in the fight against breast cancer.   The three senior team captains, Jacqueline Taylor, Sofia Russo, and Meaghan Doherty, commented, "The Pope John Girls Volleyball Team is honored to continue to help such a worthy cause.   We are more than happy to help those in need."   Pope John Girls' Volleyball Team Donates Funds to Project Self-Sufficiency “Combatting the high incidence of late stage breast cancer in this region is one of our highest priorities, and we are extremely grateful to the members of the Pope John Girls’ Volleyball team for this generous donation which will allow us to continue our breast health educational programs,” commented Deborah Berry-Toon, Ex...