News from Project Self-Sufficiency

Steve McNally, Esquire Steve McNally, Esquire, will offer a free Bankruptcy seminar on Wednesday, November 20 th , 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., at Project Self-Sufficiency.   Learn about the process of filing for bankruptcy, as well as the options available to those facing overwhelming credit card debt, foreclosure or asset repossession.   The presentation is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required.   To register, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 or 844-807-3500.   Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.

Meet with an attorney to discuss your legal concerns. Free legal advice and limited legal representation is available at Project Self-Sufficiency for income-eligible area residents.   Private meetings with an attorney can be scheduled to discuss housing and landlord-tenant issues; public entitlements like Medicare, Medicaid, public assistance and Social Security; bankruptcy and mortgage modifications; divorce and family law; or other issues.   Convenient daytime and evening appointments are available; some participants may be even eligible for free legal representation.   Individual consultations about a variety of legal concerns will be offered on Wednesdays, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.; meetings to discuss topics related to family law will be offered on Thursday, November 21 st , 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.   The sessions are free and open to area residents who meet income eligibility requirements; consultations are by appointment only.   To make an appointment for a lega...

Project Self-Sufficiency is currently seeking monetary donations, gift cards or new, unwrapped items suitable for senior citizens as part of the agency’s Earth Angels initiative.   During mid-December, students in the New Jersey Youth Corps high school diploma program at Project Self-Sufficiency will stuff festive bags with the cards and gifts; the items will be delivered by volunteers, including members of the Sparta Women’s Club, to homebound seniors during the week leading up to Christmas.     Earth Angels Donations Needed Along with monetary contributions, the agency is seeking the donation of gift cards from local retailers, including Kohl’s, Shop Rite, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart, Weis and the hair salons at the Homestead and Liberty Towers senior residences.   New flashlights, batteries, magnifying glasses, jar openers, nightlights, postage stamps, grabber tools, draft barriers, crossword puzzles, word searches, first aid items, and tissues wo...