The coordinators of Angel Food Ministries at Project Self-Sufficiency announce that the next deadline for ordering fresh food through the program is Sunday, March 20th. Orders will be delivered on Saturday, March 26th, at 11:00 a.m. The program offers fresh food at bargain prices, allowing recipients to purchase meats, fruits and vegetables, pasta and canned goods for just $28.95 per box. Boxes are designed to assist in feeding a family of four for about a week or a single person for nearly a month. The menu changes each month, and special meals are available for senior citizens and those with food allergies. A typical weekly menu features beef, chicken, ham, fish sticks, pasta, marinara sauce, frozen vegetables, milk, eggs and more. There is no limit to the number of boxes an individual or family can purchase. The organization even takes food stamps. Orders can be placed on line with a credit card at www.angelfoodministries.com or by calling Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Payment is made when the order is placed. Deliveries are made on the last Saturday of each month; orders will be processed at that time for the pick-up date the following month. Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton.
Project Self-Sufficiency is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey. The agency’s mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children while achieving personal and economic self-sufficiency and family stability. Since 1986 Project Self-Sufficiency has served more than 19,000 families, including over 30,000 children.
To find out more about the monthly food deliveries by Angel Food Ministries or any of the other programs and services available at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Friday, February 25, 2011
"Becoming You: Arts Careers for Women" Held Last Night
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Talk with an Attorney -- For Free!
Free one-on-one meetings with an attorney are available on Thursday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Project Self-Sufficiency in Newton. Legal education is provided by attorneys affiliated with the Sussex County Bar Association. Consultations are scheduled at 45-minute intervals. The sessions are free and open to Sussex County residents who meet income eligibility guidelines; consultations are available by appointment only.
In addition to one-on-one consultations, Project Self-Sufficiency provides a variety of legal services to participants, including pro se divorce workshops, legal clinics for assistance with the preparation of family law motions, and monthly legal forums on a variety of topics, from Family Law to Bankruptcy. Funding for the agency’s legal services programs are provided in part by the IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey.
Project Self-Sufficiency is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey. The agency’s mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children while achieving personal and economic self-sufficiency and family stability. Since 1986 Project Self-Sufficiency has served more than 18,000 families, including more than 30,000 children.
To schedule an appointment for a free legal consultation, or to find out more about the programs and services offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.
In addition to one-on-one consultations, Project Self-Sufficiency provides a variety of legal services to participants, including pro se divorce workshops, legal clinics for assistance with the preparation of family law motions, and monthly legal forums on a variety of topics, from Family Law to Bankruptcy. Funding for the agency’s legal services programs are provided in part by the IOLTA Fund of the Bar of New Jersey.
Project Self-Sufficiency is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to improving the lives of low-income families residing in northwestern New Jersey. The agency’s mission is to provide a broad spectrum of holistic, respectful, and comprehensive services enabling low-income single parents, teen parents, two-parent families, and displaced homemakers to improve their lives and the lives of their children while achieving personal and economic self-sufficiency and family stability. Since 1986 Project Self-Sufficiency has served more than 18,000 families, including more than 30,000 children.
To schedule an appointment for a free legal consultation, or to find out more about the programs and services offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.
Affordable Computer Classes Offered at Project Self-Sufficiency during March
Project Self-Sufficiency will be offering a variety of computer classes in March, including a basic Introduction to Personal Computers, introductory classes in Microsoft Word and Excel, and a course in Quickbooks Accounting Software. The agency offers courses designed specifically for seniors and for men, as well as an Employment Lab and a Job Club. All classes will take place in the agency’s Career Center, which is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. With the exception of the free Careering 101 class, the fee for each course is $10; students must be registered Family Success Center or Project Self-Sufficiency participants.
A basic Introduction to Personal Computers will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7th – 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8th – 24th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This introductory course is designed for first-time computer users or people with limited computer experience. Students will learn computer basics, including the different components of the computer and how to perform simple procedures. Fundamental keyboarding skills and a brief overview of popular software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Access will also be discussed.
An introductory course in Microsoft Word will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7th – 23rd, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8th – 24th, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Students will learn word-processing techniques, including the creation of professional-looking letters, faxes, newsletters and other documents, as well as the use of mail merge features used to print address labels and address letters to multiple recipients. Participation in the introductory level Microsoft Word course is required prior to registration in the advanced class.
Those interested in learning about Microsoft Excel are encouraged to attend an introductory class on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7th – 23rd, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8th – 24th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Instruction will center on the creation of spreadsheets, databases and workbooks for use in tracking inventory, sorting data and creating mailing lists. Students will learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide rows and columns using formulas and become adept at storing, managing and interpreting data. Students must complete the introductory level Microsoft Excel class before registration in the advanced course.
A course in Quickbooks Accounting Software will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7th – April 6th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Students will learn how to organize personal or business finances, track orders and payments, generate invoices, monitor and manage expenses and produce sophisticated reports and sales forecasts.
Microsoft for Men, a special class which introduces basic keyboarding skills and touches on Microsoft applications, will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., March 2nd – 30th. The course will also explore the development of resumes and cover letters.
The agency will also offer “Careering 101,” a free three-hour seminar about interview skills, salary negotiation, cover letters, resumes, workplace literacy, job search, and networking techniques. Careering 101 is offered every Tuesday, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In addition to classes, Project Self-Sufficiency hosts an Employment Lab for participants who are interested in using the agency’s state-of-the-art computer lab to develop and practice computer skills, work on resumes, prepare effective cover letters, and conduct online job searches. The Employment Lab will be held Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Lab will also be offered on Tuesday evenings, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Weekly Job Clubs will provide guided discussion focusing on relevant employment topics, and allow participants to share job leads, accomplishments and challenges. Job Clubs will be held on Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Project Self-Sufficiency’s Career Center also offers assistance with career counseling and assessment, Job Start and Job Search services. With the exception of the Careering 101 course, the fee for each class is $10. Careering 101 is free. All computer classes at the agency are open to registered Family Success Center and Project Self-Sufficiency participants. To inquire about eligibility, or to find out more about the computer courses offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.
A basic Introduction to Personal Computers will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7th – 23rd, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8th – 24th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. This introductory course is designed for first-time computer users or people with limited computer experience. Students will learn computer basics, including the different components of the computer and how to perform simple procedures. Fundamental keyboarding skills and a brief overview of popular software applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Access will also be discussed.
An introductory course in Microsoft Word will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7th – 23rd, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8th – 24th, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Students will learn word-processing techniques, including the creation of professional-looking letters, faxes, newsletters and other documents, as well as the use of mail merge features used to print address labels and address letters to multiple recipients. Participation in the introductory level Microsoft Word course is required prior to registration in the advanced class.
Those interested in learning about Microsoft Excel are encouraged to attend an introductory class on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7th – 23rd, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 8th – 24th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Instruction will center on the creation of spreadsheets, databases and workbooks for use in tracking inventory, sorting data and creating mailing lists. Students will learn how to add, subtract, multiply and divide rows and columns using formulas and become adept at storing, managing and interpreting data. Students must complete the introductory level Microsoft Excel class before registration in the advanced course.
A course in Quickbooks Accounting Software will be offered on Mondays and Wednesdays, March 7th – April 6th, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Students will learn how to organize personal or business finances, track orders and payments, generate invoices, monitor and manage expenses and produce sophisticated reports and sales forecasts.
Microsoft for Men, a special class which introduces basic keyboarding skills and touches on Microsoft applications, will be held on Wednesdays, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., March 2nd – 30th. The course will also explore the development of resumes and cover letters.
The agency will also offer “Careering 101,” a free three-hour seminar about interview skills, salary negotiation, cover letters, resumes, workplace literacy, job search, and networking techniques. Careering 101 is offered every Tuesday, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
In addition to classes, Project Self-Sufficiency hosts an Employment Lab for participants who are interested in using the agency’s state-of-the-art computer lab to develop and practice computer skills, work on resumes, prepare effective cover letters, and conduct online job searches. The Employment Lab will be held Monday – Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. The Lab will also be offered on Tuesday evenings, 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Weekly Job Clubs will provide guided discussion focusing on relevant employment topics, and allow participants to share job leads, accomplishments and challenges. Job Clubs will be held on Tuesdays, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Project Self-Sufficiency’s Career Center also offers assistance with career counseling and assessment, Job Start and Job Search services. With the exception of the Careering 101 course, the fee for each class is $10. Careering 101 is free. All computer classes at the agency are open to registered Family Success Center and Project Self-Sufficiency participants. To inquire about eligibility, or to find out more about the computer courses offered at Project Self-Sufficiency, call 973-940-3500.
Monday, February 21, 2011
Free Help with Preparing Your Tax Return is Available at Project Self-Sufficiency!
Help with preparing income tax returns is available at Project Self-Sufficiency for senior citizens and income-eligible Sussex County residents on Tuesdays through April 12th, between the hours of 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Tax preparers are made available through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) which offers free tax help to low- to moderate-income people who cannot prepare their own tax returns. Certified volunteers sponsored by various organizations receive training to help prepare basic tax returns in communities across the country. The service is free and open to Sussex County residents who meet eligibility requirements, but registration is required.
Participants are required to bring along several documents to assist with the preparation of their tax returns, including proof of identification; Social Security Numbers; Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letters, if applicable; proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN; birth dates for the individual, their spouse and dependents; wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers; interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); copy of 2009 federal and state returns; proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers; and the total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number, if applicable.
Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. The tax preparation service is free and open to income-eligible Sussex County residents, but registration is required. Interested participants are encouraged to call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.
Participants are required to bring along several documents to assist with the preparation of their tax returns, including proof of identification; Social Security Numbers; Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letters, if applicable; proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN; birth dates for the individual, their spouse and dependents; wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, from all employers; interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099); copy of 2009 federal and state returns; proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers; and the total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider's tax identifying number, if applicable.
Project Self-Sufficiency is located at 127 Mill Street in Newton. The tax preparation service is free and open to income-eligible Sussex County residents, but registration is required. Interested participants are encouraged to call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.
Free Parenting Class for Parents of Teens
Families with adolescent children are invited to a series of parenting skills workshops at Project Self-Sufficiency on Wednesdays, March 9th - June 1st, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn the different stages of emotional and physical development during adolescence, as well as techniques for positive discipline and improved communication. Snacks and childcare provided. Free and open to the public; registration required. Call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.
Hopatcong High School Hosts Parenting Classes
Families with school-aged children are invited to a series of parenting skills workshops at Hopatcong High School on Thursdays, March 3rd - May 26th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn the different stages of emotional and physical development during childhood, as well as techniques for positive discipline and improved communication. Snacks and childcare provided. Free and open to the public; registration required. Call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.
Free Parenting Classes in Blairstown
Families with school-aged children are invited to a series of parenting skills workshops at the Blairstown Elementary School on Wednesdays, March 2nd - May 25th, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Learn the different stages of emotional and physical development during childhood, as well as techniques for positive discipline and improved communication. Snacks and childcare provided. Free and open to the public; registration required. Call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 to register.
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