Project Self-Sufficiency began in 1985, when the city of Huntington Beach participated in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s national Project Self-Sufficiency Program. Since then, the Huntington Beach program has gained national recognition as one of the best in the country.
The Project Self-Sufficiency Foundation is a 501 (c)3 non-profit foundation, which supports Project Self-Sufficiency a City of Huntington Beach Department of Community Services, Human Service program. The program assists low-income, single parents to achieve economic independence from governmental assistance.
Both public and private agencies are involved in the program. The public sector coordinates access to resources, such as housing subsidies, childcare, education, job training and a variety of other benefits. The private sector raises funding for child care, transportation, tuition, job training, and other needed services. Rental assistance is provided through the Orange County Community Housing Corporation (OCCHC), while job training and educational resources are provided by a variety of public and private entities.
The City of Huntington Beach staff members work to link participants with Public and Community resources such as housing subsidies, educational resources, job training and a variety of other benefits.
For more information about Project Self-Sufficiency, you may call them at (714) 536-5439, or visit their website: www.projectselfsufficiency.com.
Project Self-Sufficiency Community Services Department 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA 92648 Email: pss@surfcity-hb.org