The mission of the Self-Sufficiency Center is to prepare and empower individuals to become economically self-sufficient. This is accomplished through providing training in life skills, professional work techniques, realistic business and technical training.

Description:
The Self-Sufficiency Center operates 3 programs. Clothing & Connections helps men and women make the transition into the workforce by providing professional career wear and first impressions training. Progressive Office Experience provides a safe and secure training environment for individuals who have little or no work experience, but desire to become self-sufficient. In this setting, the client becomes familiar with working in an office setting, while being held to normal job expectations. Entrepreneurship for Single Parents & Minorities encourages and empowers individuals to improve their lives through realistic business training. All of these programs aim to meet the larger mission of the Self-Sufficiency Center.

History:
Entrepreneurship for Single Parents & Minorities began in 1992. In 1999, the Self-Sufficiency Program was created and supported by the Fargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority, and added the Clothing & Connections program. Progressive Office Experience formally Temporary Work Training was added in 2000. The name changed to Self-Sufficiency Center in 2004. On February 1, 2008 the Self-Sufficiency Center became its own public charity and continues to partner with the Fargo Housing & Redevelopment Authority.

Contact person: Joy Kipp, Program Manager, (701) 237-6355, (email)
Office fax number: (701) 237-6553

Address:

Pioneer Manor , 201 11th ST N Fargo, ND 58102 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.fargohousing.org

Directions:

If you are coming from the south take 10th st. south to 2nd ave. N, turn left, go one block, turn right and you are there. If you are coming from the North, take University North to 2nd. Ave. turn left,. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: out the door