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ANNUAL REPORT

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is now available!

FEATURED NEWS

Project Independence Awarded $100,000 Grant!

We are thrilled to announce that Project Independence has been awarded a $100,000 grant through the Samueli Foundation’s 2026 Breakaway Fund! This generous investment is part of an $8.1 million initiative supporting 105 nonprofit organizations across Orange County. As we approach our 50th anniversary, this funding will help strengthen our programs, expand opportunities, and continue empowering adults with developmental disabilities to live independently, pursue meaningful employment, and participate fully in their communities. We are honored to be among this year’s recipients!

LATEST NEWS

NEW! Show Your Colors. Celebrate Independence!

Add a splash of color to your wardrobe while showing your support for Project Independence! Our vibrant Project Independence Tie-Dye T-Shirt combines colorful, one-of-a-kind style with everyday comfort. Featuring the Project Independence logo and our signature tagline, Enriching Lives. Expanding Choices., this lightweight, 100% cotton tee is a fun way to celebrate inclusion, individuality, and independence. Choose Your Favorite Color! Available in four eye-catching tie-dye patterns: Ocean Rainbow: Bold, swirling shades of ocean blue and turquoise. Pastel Rainbow: A soft, cheerful blend of pink, peach, lavender, and light blue. Neon Rainbow: Bright, energetic bursts of pink, yellow, blue, and ...

“Hiring Someone with a Developmental Disability Is Charity.” FALSE.

It’s about talent, not charity. When an employer hires a person with a developmental disability, they are not doing that person a favor. They are hiring an employee. An employee with skills. An employee with strengths. An employee who can learn, contribute, grow and become a valuable part of a workplace. As we prepare to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October, Project Independence is launching a series of articles challenging some of the myths and assumptions that can stand between people with developmental disabilities and meaningful employment. The theme for NDEAM 2026 is “Celebrating Value and Talent”, ...