News from Project Self-Sufficiency

  Project Self-Sufficiency is currently seeking monetary donations and gift cards to local stores to be distributed to 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 and Project Self-Sufficiency staff to homebound seniors during the week leading up to Christmas.   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.     Newton attorney Elenora L. Benz, Esquire, originated the Earth Angels program in 1999 by enlisting the support of her staff member Mary Jones, along with clients, business colleagues, and community volunteers.   The initiat...

  Project Self-Sufficiency will host a series of free financial literacy workshops for women featuring guest speaker Suzanne Troiano in October and November.   In person sessions will be held Tuesdays, October 17 th and November 14 th , 1:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency. A virtual workshop will be offered Wednesday, November 1 st , 6:00 p.m.   Participants will learn how to make and save money, reduce debt, set up estate plans, and understand life insurance, college and retirement plans. Troiano, Regional Vice President at Primeria Financial Services has more than 20 years of experience teaching financial literacy and helping clients to make informed decisions about managing their money. Interested participants are encouraged to call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500, to register.   Log-in details for the virtual workshop will be provided upon registration.

  Project Self-Sufficiency will host a free, virtual Family Law seminar on Thursday, October 19 th , 7:00 p.m.   Participants will discuss child support, grounds for divorce, court procedures, alimony, parenting time, equitable distribution of assets, and other topics related to divorce.   The presentation, which will be offered through Zoom, is free and open to the public; interested attendees should call Project Self-Sufficiency, 973-940-3500, for log-in details.   The agency’s legal seminar series is a program of the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency and is funded by the New Jersey Department of Children & Families .