Santa speaks at the launch of Project Self-Sufficiency’s annual Season of Hope toy drive Oct. 25. At right is Deborah Berry-Toon, executive director of the nonprofit organization. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Season of Hope toy drive under way Project Self-Sufficiency launched its annual Season of Hope toy drive with a presentation Oct. 25 attended by state, county... Home 25 Nov 2024 | 07:23
From left are Matt Berke of Project Self-Sufficiency; Chuck Roberts, Lake Mohawk Golf Club president; Andy Frye of Project Self-Sufficiency; and volunteer Michael McNamara. (Photo provided) Thanksgiving meals provided to 500 families More than 500 Sussex County families will have a Thanksgiving turkey with all the trimmings this year, thanks to the generosity... Local News 25 Nov 2024 | 05:29
The 16-week HOW Program combines intensive computer skills training with classroom instruction and on-the-job experience. (Photo provded) Job skills program for women starts Oct. 1 The next session of Project Self-Sufficiency’s employment skills training program, Higher Opportunities for Women (HOW),... Home 07 Sep 2024 | 06:26
Volunteer Gwen Yaskovic distributes new backpacks filled with school supplies to a local family. (Photo provided) Hundreds attend Back to School Fair Hundreds of parents and children recently attended a Back to School Fair hosted by the Journey Family Success Center and... Local News 22 Aug 2024 | 10:50
The Bridges to Employing Youth Program at Project Self-Sufficiency helps pregnant and teen parents. (Photo provided) Program helps pregnant and teen parents Teens and young adults who are pregnant or parenting may receive help with job training, driver’s education, parenting classes... Home 14 Jun 2024 | 09:28
The ACT/Raising Safe Kids Parenting Workshops will be co-facilitated by Noreen Kilduff, left, of Little Sprouts Early Learning Center and Haley McCracken of Project Self-Sufficiency. (Photo provided) Online parenting workshops offered Project Self-Sufficiency will offer online parenting workshops for parents with children of all ages at 6 p.m. Tuesdays,... Home 14 Jun 2024 | 09:16
Local breast cancer survivors celebrate during a previous Survivor Event at Project Self-Sufficiency. (Photo provided) Breast cancer survivor celebration is today Breast cancer survivors are invited to a unique celebration of life from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 8 at Project Self-Sufficiency,... Home 08 Jun 2024 | 10:11
Children and their parents or caregivers are invited to weekly Family Fun Nights at Project Self-Sufficiency. (Photo provided) Free Family Fun Nights are Thursdays Parents who are looking for affordable ways to entertain their children are invited to free Family Fun Nights hosted by Project... Home 27 Apr 2024 | 05:58
Christina Torres of Project Self-Sufficiency will offer parenting workshops throughout the county. (Photo provided) Free parenting workshops planned Parents and caregivers are invited to attend free workshops designed to offer practical strategies for common parenting challenges,... Home 15 Feb 2024 | 02:13
Carley Bresney completes a shot in the Chili Open Golf Classic on Saturday, Feb. 3 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds. (Photos by Nancy Madacsi) 100 take part in Chili Open Golf Classic About 100 golfers played in brisk, sunny weather on a makeshift course in the annual Chili Open Golf Classic on Saturday,... Local News 06 Feb 2024 | 06:29
One of Santa’s helpers rides a newly assembled bike through the Selective Insurance cafeteria in Branchville. (Photos by Kathy Shwiff) Santa’s helpers assemble bikes Wednesday, Dec. 13 was not a typical day at the office for employees at Selective Insurance’s corporate headquarters in Branchville.... Home 21 Dec 2023 | 03:23
Bountiful donations made holiday projects possible The dawn of a new year brings the opportunity to reflect on the gifts of the past while anticipating the possibilities of... Letters to the Editor 21 Dec 2023 | 01:37
Rep. Tom Kean, R-7, cuts the ribbon on PSS Journey, a mobile-services vehicle operated by Project Self-Sufficiency. The ceremony in Hackettstown was attended by other officials. (Photo provided) Project Self-Sufficiency has new mobile-services vehicle Project Self-Sufficiency celebrated the launch of its mobile-services vehicle, PSS Journey, on Feb. 14 at Trinity United... Home 21 Feb 2023 | 11:04
Kyersten Geiger, Project Self-Sufficiency, speaks with a job seeker at a recent Project Self-Sufficiency Career Fair. Project Self-Sufficiency plans career fair Local businesses and organizations are gearing up to recruit new staff members at Project Self-Sufficiency’s Career Fair... Business 30 Sep 2022 | 02:35
The Harvest Shoot on behalf of Project Self-Sufficiency will be hosted at the Hudson Farm Club in Andover, New Jersey. Harvest Shoot to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency The Harvest Shoot to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency will take place at the Hudson Farm Club in Andover on Sept. 7. The event... Local News 27 Aug 2021 | 02:15
