Daria Yang, MD, MPH, CPHQ is a physician and senior leader in quality and public health who has dedicated her career to advancing the quality of care for patients in a number of medium to large healthcare systems across the country. She is the president, chief executive, and brand strategy partner at Safion Advisory, a healthcare and business consulting firm. She is also a faculty fellow in health systems science ...
In 2027, Project Independence will celebrate an extraordinary milestone - our 50th Anniversary. For five decades, Project Independence has been dedicated to enriching lives and expanding choices for adults with developmental disabilities throughout Orange County. Together with our clients, families, staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners, we have helped create opportunities for people to live, work, and thrive in their communities. Throughout our anniversary year, we look forward to reflecting ...
Costa Mesa, California, March 4, 2026 Project Independence (PI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities in Orange County, is proud to observes March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) with the "We're Here: Then, Now, Always” campaign that recognizes a simple truth: people with developmental disabilities have always been part of our communities — and always will be. Building on last year’s successful “We’re Here All ...
Nonprofit Project Independence (PI) of Costa Mesa was honored by the County of Orange for its 15th Annual Walk for Independence & Health Fair, held October 11at TeWinkle Park to help launch National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Presented by Robbie LaBounty, District Representative, Office of Supervisor Katrina Foley, 5th District, the certificate says: “On behalf of the County of Orange, with honor, I award this certificate of recognition to ...
Steven has been successfully employed at a local Food for Less for 21 years, a position he obtained with assistance of Project Independence. In his role in the deli, Stephen prepares and cooks chicken and potato wedges, bakes breads and cookies, decorates cakes and provides general customer service. When asked about his many years of service, Steven shared that he enjoys working in the bakery and appreciates all of his ...
Orange County-based nonprofit founded in 1977 successfully matches local employers and motivated employees with developmental disabilities Throughout the month Project Independence will be engaging in a variety of activities to educate employers and prospective employees on disability employment issues and its commitment to an accessible and equitable work culture. (U.S. Department of Labor) Nonprofit Project Independence (PI) today announced it is joining with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability ...
by: Dan PittmanPublished: December 13, 2022 Todd Eckert, left, and Paula Tomei of South Coast Repertory stand before the stage with Project Independence clients and staff wearing red holiday scarves at a South Coast Repertory’s of “A Christmas Carol” in Costa Mesa COSTA MESA...Clients and supporters of nonprofit Project Independence that has more than four decades of service and stability in Orange County as a lifeline to adults ...
24-Hour Fundraiser May 20 Seeks to Raise $100K For Nonprofit Programs and Services for People Living with Disabilities in Orange County Costa Mesa, Calif. (May 6 2021) — Project Independence and nine aligned nonprofits will partner with the Orange County Community Foundation (OCCF) on May 20 for Empowering Possibilities, a collaborative Giving Day to support people with disabilities living in Orange County. The 24-hour online effort aims to raise $100,000 ...
Costa Mesa, California, March 23, 2021 – Nonprofit Project Independence of Costa Mesa is pleased to announce that client Victoria Tran has joined the staff of Carr Manufacturing Company, Inc. in Lake Forest. Her new job was secured through Project Independence’s Supported Employment program and job coach Sohalia Naeimypou. The nonprofit serves its clients by having job developers continually seek corporate partners looking to build a stronger community by employing ...
Costa Mesa, California, Feb.2, 2021 – Nonprofit Project Independence of Costa Mesa has announced that the Costa Mesa-based Daily Pilot newspaper will again be the media sponsor for the 12th Annual Walk for Independence fundraising event, which is set for October 2, 2021, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The commitment includes two half-page ads that will list the names of all sponsors and include a description of the event ...
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