Project Self-Sufficiency

Attention Irvine single-parent college students! Are you in need of emergency rental assistance? Email [email protected] for more info. To qualify, you must be: - A low-income single parent of a child under 18 - Resident of Irvine (must be on a lease) - Enrolled in college/vocational training... Please note this is a separate opportunity from our regular Project Self-Sufficiency Scholars program. Current PSS Scholars who have already received rental assistance are not eligible.

Save the date! Join us on Sunday, August 15th for a fun summer evening at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort to raise funds for our Project Self-Sufficiency families!

I knew I wanted more. I knew I wanted something different for my son and me. Did I deserve it? I wasn’t so sure. You deserve it, Deborah! Congratulations on earning your degree in Human Services from California State University, Fullerton! You are a true cycle breaker and an inspiration.

Deborah joined PSS in 2017. She says, I was a single parent who decided I needed to go back to school. I felt less than. I was nervous, but I smiled and went with it. I was embarrassed that I needed food stamps and government assistance to survive. I couldn't believe that I followed in my mom's steps and was on welfare. Stay tuned for a major update about Deborah!

Amadi wants to attend basketball camp this summer. Can you help? https://tinyurl.com/zzsc7r2c . . . #donate #summer #kids #nonprofit #orangecounty #family #camp #basketball #activities #give #support #summercamp #fun #friends #singleparents

It all starts with you. Just start with one new goal and go from there. You got this! . . . #positivity #positivevibes #monday #vibes #mondaymotivation #motivation #yougotthis #goals

Life is hard and you are crushing it! Wishing you a wonderful, restful weekend

PSS Student Parent Advisors D'Ann and Sean are featured in this month's newsletter from Aspen Ascend https://us9.campaign-archive.com/

Monday, January 18th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national day of service. Here are some ways to celebrate: - pick up litter at your local park or beach - donate blood - write notes to frontline workers or nursing home residents - paint "kindness rocks" and leave them in your neighborhood... - attend a virtual MLK Day event (links below) Want to help PSS families as your act of service for MLK Day? Donate toward our emergency fund for families, mail in a gift card (Target or grocery stores are most helpful), or write an encouraging note to a single parent in college and mail to: Project Self-Sufficiency, 307 Placentia Ave, Suite 203, Newport Beach, CA 92663 Virtual Events on January 18: Minecraft March on Washington, L.A. Works https://www.laworks.com/opportunity/a0C3l00000kBXXL MLK Day Celebration, California African American Museum https://caamuseum.org//special-ev/mlk-day-celebration-2021

Orange County is currently vaccinating Phase 1A Critical and Healthcare Workers. This phase also includes people 65+. Contact your healthcare provider or check out the Othena app to learn when you can get a COVID-19 vaccine. Resources: https://occovid19.ochealthinfo.com/covid-19-vaccine-resourc https://www.othena.com/... https://www.cdc.gov//2019-n/vaccines/vaccine-benefits.html See more

Happy Holidays from all of us at PSS! We will be closed 12/24-1/3 and will re-open Monday, January 4th.

What are your goals for 2021? Dream big but be adaptable!

Congratulations to single mom Desiree for earning her teaching credential from California State University, Fullerton! Desiree plans to teach kindergarten.

Congratulations to Vanessa, who just graduated from California State University, Fullerton with her bachelor's degree in Human Services! Vanessa transferred from Orange Coast College. She is a former foster youth who has overcome a great deal in her life. We're so proud of you!

You can invest in the potential of single-parent college students in your community with a monthly donation in any amount. Easy to sign up, easy to cancel. https://www.pssoc.org/invest-monthly/

Congratulations to Andrea who is graduating with from California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Disorders! Andrea is a #firstgeneration college student and mother to a 9-year-old. She is pursuing a certification as a Speech-Language Pathology Assistant.

To whoever needs to hear this today

Did you know that PSS is one of the few nonprofits in the area that helps single parents with the cost of car repairs? We work closely with Fountain Valley Tire and Auto to keep our scholars moving forward in their education and career. Having reliable transportation is one of the keys to success.