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LOCAL DONORS HELP PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SPREAD HOLIDAY JOY

2025-03-13T10:50:50+00:00December 29, 2020|Press Releases|

100 Fresh Meals Donated by the Simple Greek Restaurant Costa Mesa, California, December 29, 2020 – Thanks to the generosity of dozens of motivated donors, the holidays are a bit brighter for adults with developmental disabilities served by nonprofit Project Independence of Costa Mesa. Hundreds of everyday items like towels, socks, games, grooming and sanitation products and more now often in scarce supply for the organization’s clients were wrapped and ...

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE ASKS DONORS TO PICK THEIR PIECE OF PI

2025-03-13T10:50:26+00:00November 17, 2020|Press Releases|

Costa Mesa, California, November 17, 2020 – No matter how you slice it, nonprofit Project Independence of Costa Mesa provides critical services for adults with developmental disabilities, including supported living, supported employment, day programs and Access 2 Adventure. Project Independence is asking members of the public to include the organization in their holiday giving. To donate, visit http://www.proindependence.org/donate-now/ As an additional incentive to give, donors of $250 or more will ...

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FOR DDS DIRECTIVE 01-083120: ALTERNATIVE NONRESIDENTIAL SERVICES (ALTERNATIVE SERVICES)

2025-03-13T10:50:05+00:00October 13, 2020|Program Updates, Stories|

1. What are Alternative Nonresidential Services (Alternative Services)? Alternative Services is a way for consumers to receive nonresidential services that may have been disrupted by the COVID-19 State of Emergency. Service providers can offer supports that differ from their traditional program design and respond to any new needs and interests that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some examples are: • Delivering food, personal protective equipment • ...

Project Independence online fundraiser helps build supportive community one step at a time

2025-03-13T10:49:47+00:00September 10, 2020|Press Releases|

The nonprofit Project Independence of Costa Mesa has transformed its 11th annual Walk for Independence into a virtual fundraising event and is inviting participants to walk from Sunday through Sept. 12 and enjoy a live online celebration on the final day. Accessible at proindependence.org, the event will feature short inspirational videos, interactive workout sessions, special guests, easy ways to give online, a virtual auction and more. Walkers can share their own ...

Meals & Dignity For People in OC Affected by COVID-19

2025-03-13T10:49:20+00:00August 28, 2020|From Deb's Desk, Stories|

A newly formed army of local nonprofits, donors, agencies and volunteers are teaming up with Orange County restaurants with a single mission in mind — to deliver some 5,000 fresh meals each week to those hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the collaboration Delivering with Dignity Orange County are combining their public and private networks and resources to find individuals and families most in need and provide them the comfort ...

Working to improve access while celebrating 30 years of the ADA

2025-03-13T10:48:56+00:00August 28, 2020|Program Updates|

By DEBRA MARSTELLER | AUG. 10, 2020 The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990. Most of us who were alive at the time remember vividly the sight of people abandoning their wheelchairs and crawling up the 78 marble steps of the U.S. Capitol to make their voices heard. The civil rights law they fought for and won prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public ...

Ian Rice Joins Project Independence Board of Directors

2025-03-13T10:48:34+00:00August 5, 2020|Press Releases|

COSTA MESA, Calif., August 5, 2020 – Accomplished insurance executive Ian Rice of Mission Viejo recently joined the Board of Directors of 43-year-old Costa Mesa-based nonprofit Project Independence that serves people with developmental disabilities in Orange County. Rice is a benefits consultant for Alera Group of Newport Beach.  He has been a founding partner of two employee benefits firms and a tech company that helped make fantasy sports a household ...

Orange County Shows Support For Project Independence And Neighbors With Disabilities, Raising $81,334 In Only 24 Hours

2025-03-13T10:48:13+00:00July 20, 2020|Press Releases, Supporter Updates|

Launched by the Orange County Community Foundation, Project Independence Partnered With Six Other Nonprofits to Host Third Annual Empowering Possibilities Giving Day   COSTA MESA, Calif. (July 20, 2020) — On July 16, Project Independence and six fellow organizations partnered with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) to host the third annual Empowering Possibilities, a Giving Day for Orange County neighbors with disabilities. This 24-hour online effort raised $81,334 in ...

Project Independence Partners With Orange County Community Foundation to Host The Third Annual Empowering Possibilities, A Giving Day For OC Neighbors With Disabilities

2025-03-13T10:47:46+00:00July 2, 2020|Press Releases, Supporter Updates|

Project Independence Joins Six Other Organizations with the Goal of Collectively Raising $70,000 to Support Community Members with Disabilities   Orange County, CA (July 2, 2020) On July 16 Orange County nonprofits will host the third annual Empowering Possibilities, a Giving Day for OC neighbors with disabilities. This 24-hour online effort aims to raise $70,000 in critical funds. Last year’s Empowering Possibilities Giving Day raised $77,387 with participation from more ...

Welcome to our Virtual Walk

2025-03-13T10:47:22+00:00July 1, 2020|Walk 2020|

For the safety of our clients and all of you in our Project Independence Family, we are taking our Walk for Independence online this year. In the days leading up to September 12th, we will continue to post photos, videos and updates on how all of you are celebrating Project Independence including how individuals are counting their steps, best shout outs to PI, and, of course, best costumes. Keep coming ...

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