Project Self-Sufficiency

PS-S evolved from the efforts of a countywide task force that met in 1985 to better coordinate and expand services for low-income, single parent families while encouraging the families toward greater self-sufficiency.

Task force members pledged resources, including staff time and housing assistance for families, and the new project began in October, 1986, with the enrollment of 65 families. Current program capacity is 150 families.

In 1989, a special program was added to address the specific housing needs of PS-S participants. Through a cooperative effort between Project Self-Sufficiency and the Loveland Housing Authority, the award winning Willow Place apartment complex was designed and constructed specially for single parent families participating in PS-S.

The 20 families residing at Willow Place receive both a rent subsidy and housing in a unique setting that encourages mutual support among families and a sense of community. During 1992, PS-S became incorporated under the name Project Self-Sufficiency of Loveland-Fort Collins and was approved for 501(c)(3) status by the IRS.

Since that time numerous program elements have been added, including the “Cars for Families” donation and repair programs, the scholarship fund, the emergency fund, the Boundless Children’s Fund, self-esteem and other classes, holiday programs, a career clothing closet for single parents, and “Cool Kids” back-to-school clothes for children.