Kathy Esposito welcomed to Project Self-Sufficiency's Board of Directors

Project Self-Sufficiency proudly announces that Kathy Esposito has joined the agency’s Board of Directors.  A graphic designer and servicing consultant at the local branch of the Jostens Company, Kathy works full time alongside her husband, Lou, at the family-owned business.  The couple met while in college at Purdue University and joined the business simultaneously upon graduation.  Nineteen years later, they are still working together, while raising 4 children and striving to make the community a better place.  Project Self-Sufficiency is a local non-profit organization which helps low-income families in northwestern New Jersey to attain economic self-sufficiency and family stability.

“We are thrilled to welcome Kathy to the Board of Directors at Project Self-Sufficiency,” commented Bev Gordon, President of the Board of Directors.  “Kathy’s creativity, business acumen and commitment to the families we serve will help to guide the agency through its 25^th anniversary year and into the future.”

Kathy and Lou have already helped to coordinate several fundraising events at the agency, including serving as co-chairpersons of Project Self-Sufficiency’s popular “A Taste of Talent” last spring.  Kathy is currently involved in preparing for Project 250, the event which will kick off the year-long celebration of Project Self-Sufficiency’s 25^th year of service to low-income families.  “I am honored to have been asked to join the Board of Directors at Project Self-Sufficiency,” noted Kathy.  “I’m glad to be a part of helping to run an already well-run organization.  I am looking forward to helping wherever I am needed.”

In addition to her involvement with Project Self-Sufficiency, Kathy is active in the Historical Societies for both Sussex County and Byram Township, she is President of the Mothers Co-op of Byram, and she serves on the Friends of Football Board for Pope John XXIII High School.  Kathy graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Communications.   She currently resides in Sussex County with her husband, Lou, and their four children.

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.    For information about the programs and services at Project Self-Sufficiency, or to volunteer your time to help families in need, call 973-940-3500.