Our Story
Learn about Project Self-Sufficiency’s mission, vision, and values, and discover how we’ve grown and evolved to make a lasting impact since 1986.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to assist low-income, single parents in their efforts to achieve economic independence and become free from community and government assistance while building and maintaining strong, healthy families.
Our Vision
Our Vision is that every low-income, single parent in Northern Colorado is self-sufficient.
Our Values
SelfPower
Empowering individuals to find and utilize their own strengths
Passion
Respect
Relationship
Authenticity
Our History
1985
A community-wide task force was formed to address the needs of low-income, single-parent families in Northern Colorado
1986
Project Self-Sufficiency is launched, serving 65 families with initial support services
1990s
Research identifies higher education as a critical pathway to economic independence for single parents. The program evolves, incorporating a structured curriculum focused on career planning, education support, and job placement.
1992
Project Self-Sufficiency of Loveland-Fort Collins is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
2016
The organization rebranded with the tagline, “Bring the Power”
2024
On December 13th, 2024, we hit a milestone of serving 140 single-parent families in Northern Colorado and helping them find their SelfPower
Present Day
Project Self-Sufficiency serves 140+ families concurrently, in a year, empowering them to achieve self-sufficiency through personalized coaching, goal-setting, and comprehensive support services
See Our Impact In Action
Browse photos and videos showcasing the real-life multigenerational impact of Project Self-Sufficiency. Witness firsthand how our services are empowering single parents in our communities.
