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Jami Countryman Joins Project Independence Board of Directors

2022-08-09T02:17:52+00:00March 16, 2020|From Deb's Desk, Press Releases|

Accomplished educator and community volunteer Jami Countryman recently joined the Board of Directors of 40-year-old Costa Mesa-based nonprofit Project Independence that serves people with developmental disabilities in Orange County.   Countryman has been an educator for over 27 years and has a Master’s Degree in special education. She is the mother of two boys with developmental disabilities. She has spent years volunteering for both her church in San Clemente. as ...

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Orange County health officials now can test for coronavirus

2022-08-09T02:17:53+00:00March 5, 2020|From Deb's Desk|

The Orange County Health Care Agency said the tests have to be requested through a doctor or hospital - no walk-ups to the agency's lab. Our risk is still low but follow advice of CDC. Wash hands for 20 seconds Stay home if you’re sick Cough and sneeze into your elbow Wipe down your work area w soapy or antibacterial wipes Take care to be healthy by eating well, drinking ...

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Keeping the Promise

2022-08-09T02:17:53+00:00March 5, 2020|Advocacy Updates|

Help Save Critical Services for Californians with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities by signing this petition / letter to Governor Newsom: Dear Governor Newsom; I am a Californian who truly cares about the wellbeing of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  Which is why it’s unacceptable that Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities are losing their services, families are struggling, direct support staff are leaving because of low wages and service ...

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10th ANNUAL PROJECT INDEPENDENCE WALK TOPS $60,000 IN DONATIONS

2022-08-09T02:17:56+00:00September 29, 2019|Event Updates|

Funds raised enables organization to build a community one step at a time Costa Mesa, California, September 24, 2019 – By the time the last of the walkers and volunteers left TeWinkle Park in Costa Mesa at the end of the 10th edition of Project Independence’s Walk for Independence, September 7, more than $60,000 from 120 donors was raised.  The funds support programs the nonprofit provides for people with developmental ...

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Kathy Degnan-Grunwald is Retiring!

2022-08-09T02:17:56+00:00September 3, 2019|From Deb's Desk|

After working at Project Independence for over 20 years, Kathy Degnan-Grunwald is retiring!  We don’t say goodbye to this beautiful soul but see you later. May the wind be at her back, and we wish her the best in this next chapter of her life!

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Walk for Independence Sponsor Thank You Featured in LA Times

2022-08-09T02:17:59+00:00August 28, 2019|In the News|

Serving people with developmental disabilities takes more than a walk in the park. But it's a great start! Thank you to the generous sponsors of our 10th Walk for Independence that celebrates independent living for people with developmental disabilities throughout Orange County. With your support, we are building a community one step at a time.

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Walk For Independence Sponsors Announced

2022-08-09T02:18:00+00:00July 11, 2019|Event Updates, Press Releases|

SPONSORS ANNOUNCED FOR TENTH ANNUAL  PROJECT INDEPENDENCE WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE Sept. 7 event will enable organization to build a community one step at a time Costa Mesa, California, June 3, 2019 – Union Bank and Mitsubishi Electric have stepped up to be among key sponsors of the 10th edition of Costa Mesa-based nonprofit Project Independence’s Walk for Independence that celebrates independent living for people with developmental disabilities throughout Orange County. ...

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