Project Self-Sufficiency
Free Back-to-School Fair Prepares Families
for New School Year
The annual Back-to-School Fair sponsored by the Journey Family Success Center at Project Self-Sufficiency offers parents the opportunity to network with local agencies and to learn about services available to themselves and to their children.
The Next Back to School Fair will be held August 21, 2025.
Open to the Public; Advance Registration Required.
Call 973-940-3500 to Register.
Getting Ready for a New School Year
Back-To-School Fair Helps Hundreds of Families
The Fair is open to active Project Self-Sufficiency participants who are currently striving towards economic self-sufficiency and family stability, and who are in on-going contact with their Case Manager.
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Active agency participants who attend the information sessions at the Back-to-School Fair, and who take advantage of the networking opportunities provided there, are eligible to receive free haircuts and school supplies for their children. Project Self-Sufficiency relies on local businesses and individuals for the donation of new school supplies.
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Free Haircuts for Kids
Stylists volunteer their time to make sure kids look great for their first day of school!
Activities for Kids
First responders teach kids important safety tips.
Help for Parents
Healthcare and social service agencies help parents prepare for a successful school year.
Send a Child Back to School Equipped to Excel!
Sponsor a Back Pack!
$25 will purchase and fill a small back pack for an elementary school student.
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$50 will purchase and fill a larger back pack for a student in middle school or high school.
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By donating in any multiple of this amount, you will know exactly how many low-income children you have helped to start the school year feeling confident, prepared and cared for!
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All items will be distributed to local families at Project Self-Sufficiency's annual Back-to-School Fair, along with backpacks stuffed with essential school supplies.
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Thank you!
Thank You for Helping Us to Help Local Parents!
Atlantic Health System - Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey - CarePlus New Jersey Kinship Navigator Program - Caring Partners of Morris & Sussex - Center for Family Services - Center for Prevention & Counseling - DASI - New Jersey Comfort Partners Program, Divine Energy Solutions - New Jersey Department of Human Services, the Office of New Americans - New Jersey Department of Children & Families, Division of Child Protection & Permanency - Family Partners of Morris & Sussex Counties - Family Promise of Sussex County - Ginnie's House Children's Advocacy Center - Mental Health Association - Newton Volunteer First Aid & Rescue Squad - NORWESCAP Child & Family Resource Services - Skylands Ride - Sussex County Community & Youth Services - Sussex County Division of Health, Public Health Nursing - Sussex County Division of Social Services - Sussex County Library - Sussex County Special Child Health Services - Sussex County YMCA - Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. - Zufall Health Center - & Others
Thank You for Sharing Your Musical Talent!
Meaningful Melodies - North Warren Rock Band - Rich Pell
Thanks to our friends from Triple A Mobile Gaming for entertaining our kids at the Back-to-School Fair!
