News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Community members are invited to attend a discussion about the impact of socioeconomic status and ethnicity on individual health and access to healthcare at a meeting of the Project Sussex Kids General Council, Wednesday, April 27 th , 10:00 a.m.   The hybrid gathering will take place in-person at Project Self-Sufficiency, 127 Mill Street, Newton; virtual attendance will also be available over Zoom.   Project Self-Sufficiency staff will provide tips on advocating for improved healthcare and offer an update on Project Sussex Kids activities.   Childcare is available for those in need.   The meeting is free and open to the vaccinated public; masks are required.   Those who would like to participate virtually are invited to call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 for log-in details.

  Local teens have the opportunity to win gift cards for free manicures or an updo at Salon Eclipse in Lafayette just by attending Project Self-Sufficiency’s “Sister-to-Sister” Prom Shop .   The popular event offers new and gently used prom dresses, wraps, shoes, and accessories in a boutique-like setting on the agency’s campus, 127 Mill Street, Newton, NJ.   Shopping is available by appointment; interested patrons are invited to call 973-940-3500 to set up a time to select a gown.   Gift cards will be drawn on Friday, May 13 th and winners will be notified immediately.   Donations of gowns and accessories will be accepted at Project Self-Sufficiency, Monday – Friday, 9:00 – 3:00 p.m., for the duration of the prom shop.   For information about the Sister-to-Sister Prom Shop, or to find out more about any of the programs at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500, or visit www.projectselfsufficiency.org .

  Dr. Thomas Bader will present the latest information about the coronavirus and discuss variants, vaccines, and the impact of the virus on pregnancy in a virtual, interactive workshops hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency on Tuesday, April 19 th , noon.   Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation.   The free presentation is part of a monthly series offered through Zoom which is open to the public; interested attendees should call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 for log-in details.     According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , women who are pregnant or were recently pregnant are more likely to need hospitalization, intensive care, or have other complications from Covid-19 than those who are not pregnant.   In addition, women who contract Covid-19 while pregnant are more likely to experience issues during pregnancy and experience preterm birth and stillbirth.   Other factors ...