Christ Church toy sale to benefit Project Self-Sufficiency

New and gently used toys featured Newton — Christ Church will sponsor a sale of new and gently-used toys from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Proceeds from the sale of the toys will benefit Project Self-Sufficiency, a local organization which specializes in services for displaced homemakers, single parents and teen parents. Christ Church is located at the intersection of Church St. and Route 206, in the heart of downtown Newton. “The parishioners of Christ Church recognize that there are many people in our community who cannot afford to shop for new toys for their children at Christmas,” commented the Reverend Robert Griner, rector of Christ Church. “Many of these people also happen to be clients of Project Self-Sufficiency. We feel that Project Self-Sufficiency does a wonderful job of reaching out to women in our area and offering services which will help them to lead more productive lives. We want to do our part to help these women achieve their goals. This toy sale is just one of the ways that we can help.” Project Self-Sufficiency offers a wide range of services, including computer training, legal assistance, career counseling, childcare and services aimed specifically at teen parents and displaced homemakers. The organization is located on Route 206 in Newton. Deborah Berry-Toon, executive director of Project Self-Sufficiency welcomed the support of Christ Church, remarking, “We are delighted that the parishioners of Christ Church have selected Project Self-Sufficiency as the beneficiary of this event. Our agency has become a success in large part because of the partnerships we have developed with other organizations in this community. This event is a perfect example of neighbors helping neighbors during a time when many people may feel disadvantaged or alone. We are grateful for the support of Christ Church and we are all looking forward to attending the toy sale.” The Toy Sale will feature a wide variety of items including books, computer and video games, baby and toddler items, as well as things more appropriate for older children. The sale will be held in the hall adjacent to the church. For more information about the toy sale, call the church office at 973-383-2245.