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TRADER JOE’S LOCATIONS TO RECEIVE EXTRA MILE AWARD AT 8th ANNUAL PROJECT INDEPENDENCE WALK

jdamon2025-09-05T10:22:00+00:00August 15, 2017|Press Releases|

40th anniversary-related event enables nonprofit to build a community one step at a time Costa Mesa, California, August 2017 – Several Orange County locations of the Trader Joe’s grocery chain will receive the Extra Mile Award next month at the eighth edition of nonprofit Project Independence’s Walk for Independence, which will commemorate the organization’s 40th anniversary. The Walk is set for September 9 at Tewinkle Park in Costa Mesa. Trader ...

Donation helps Costa Mesa nonprofit revive Access to Adventure program

jdamon2025-09-05T10:19:50+00:00July 3, 2017|In the News, Supporter Updates|

By LOUIS CASIANO JR. | Orange County Register - A Costa Mesa-based nonprofit that serves those with developmental disabilities in Orange County will restart a popular program to provide its clients with outings and social interaction thanks to a $10,000 grant. The money – from the Louis and Gladyce Foster Family Foundation – given to Project Independence this month will help bring back its Access to Adventure program after budget constraints forced the ...

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT TO FUND PROGRAM OFFERING FUN CONFIDENCE-BUILDING ADVENTURES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

jdamon2025-10-13T06:58:39+00:00June 30, 2017|Press Releases|

Louis & Gladyce Foster Family Foundation Helps Fund Access2Adventure Program Costa Mesa, California, June 30, 2017 – With the support of a $10,000 grant from the Louis & Gladyce Foster Family Foundation, a family foundation established in Southern California, Project Independence’s popular Access2Adventure Program will be restored. The program provides carefully supervised outings for people with developmental disabilities served by the Costa Mesa-based nonprofit organization like attending Angels baseball games, ...

Donor Reception 2017

jdamon2025-10-13T06:56:23+00:00May 5, 2017|From Deb's Desk, Supporter Updates|

This year Project Independence celebrates 40 years of serving adults with developmental disabilities throughout Orange County. This benchmark would not have been reached without the support of donors and client employers. To celebrate we gathered with our supporters and community partners on May 4th. Family, friends, employers and a broad reach of supporters came together to celebrate with music, food, smiles and laughter. Project Independence is proud to have supporters ...

Virgen’s View: Costa Mesa man, who is autistic, prepares to run his sixth OC Marathon

jdamon2025-09-05T10:17:09+00:00May 4, 2017|Event Updates, In the News|

From Daily Pilot byby Steve Virgen Contact Reporter. On most Saturdays, Marcell Bassett will ditch his running shoes and run on his bare feet. His toes crush into the sand. He prefers to train for the OC Marathon on the beach. He says the work helps with his posture and strengthens his stride. He wants to be ready, and he believes this will help. This applies to a marathon race, but it ...

Benefits of Employment: Just the Facts

jdamon2025-09-05T10:16:16+00:00March 17, 2017|From Deb's Desk, Supported Employment|

Presentation Topics: Benefits of Getting a Job New Federal Regulations Impacting Employment Barriers & Misconceptions About Going to Work Resources Work Incentives Planning Assistance (WIPA) ABLE Act Tuesday March 7, 2017 6:00pm 7:30pm Regional Center of Orange County, 1525 N Tustin Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Cost: FREE Please RSVP, Space is limited To RSVP please contact the following: Darlene at Integrated Resources Institute (949) 232-1172 OR Darlene@irioc.org Light Refreshments ...

Person Centered Thinking-Feedback 2017

jdamon2025-10-13T06:54:46+00:00March 9, 2017|Program Updates|

Person Centered Thinking Feedback

Project Independence Celebrates 15 Years Serving City of Irvine

jdamon2025-09-05T10:14:05+00:00December 27, 2016|Press Releases, Supported Employment|

Two thousand sixteen marks the 15th year of a unique partnership between the City of Irvine and nonprofit Project Independence to provide meaningful employment for people with developmental disabilities who help to make sure that the city’s busy mail department runs efficiently. As a licensed contractor to the city, Project Independence maintains two enthusiastic teams to assist in the organization; a morning group from the nonprofit’s Day Program and another ...

Health Matters: Workforce diversity includes people with disabilities

jdamon2025-09-05T10:13:36+00:00October 28, 2016|Advocacy Updates, In the News|

For 20 years, Marcell Bassett has worked a full-time job in the Recovery Department at IKEA in Orange County. IKEA, the world’s largest home furnishing company, was founded more than 60 years ago in Sweden. It may not seem remarkable to hold a job for two decades; however, for a person with a disability, it is quite an accomplishment for both the employer and the employee. To encourage employers to ...

Project Independence Fire Drill

jdamon2025-10-13T06:51:47+00:00September 14, 2016|From Deb's Desk|

Safety is always one of the highest priorities at Project Independence. While we make sure that our 800+ clients learn safe lifestyle habits we don't forget to put them into practice with our very own staff. Our wonderful partners at the Costa Mesa Fire Department stop by our headquarters in Costa Mesa annually to make sure that we all learn safety skills that will help us keep safe here, at ...

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TRADER JOE’S LOCATIONS TO RECEIVE EXTRA MILE AWARD AT 8th ANNUAL PROJECT INDEPENDENCE WALK

Donation helps Costa Mesa nonprofit revive Access to Adventure program

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE RECEIVES $10,000 GRANT TO FUND PROGRAM OFFERING FUN CONFIDENCE-BUILDING ADVENTURES FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

Donor Reception 2017

Virgen’s View: Costa Mesa man, who is autistic, prepares to run his sixth OC Marathon

Benefits of Employment: Just the Facts

Person Centered Thinking-Feedback 2017

Project Independence Celebrates 15 Years Serving City of Irvine

Health Matters: Workforce diversity includes people with disabilities

Project Independence Fire Drill

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