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A 21-Year Deli Career: Supported Employment Success

2024-10-09T22:27:13+00:00October 9, 2024|Press Releases, Supported Employment|

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 ...

Project Independence Marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month

2024-10-04T05:08:21+00:00October 4, 2024|In the News, Press Releases|

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 ...

Project Independence clients banish all bah-humbug attitudes to see performance of A Christmas Carol

2022-12-19T13:12:40+00:00December 13, 2022|Press Releases|

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 ...

Project Independence’s “Empowering Possibilities” Giving Day

2022-08-09T02:17:40+00:00May 6, 2021|Press Releases|

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 ...

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE CLIENT VICTORIA TRAN TEST DRIVES CARR MANUFACTURING

2022-08-09T02:17:42+00:00March 23, 2021|Press Releases|

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 ...

DAILY PILOT RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF ANNUAL PROJECT INDEPENDENCE WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE

2022-08-09T02:17:43+00:00February 5, 2021|Press Releases|

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 ...

LOCAL DONORS HELP PROJECT INDEPENDENCE SPREAD HOLIDAY JOY

2022-08-09T02:17:44+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

2022-08-09T02:17:45+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 ...

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

2022-08-09T02:17:45+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 ...

Ian Rice Joins Project Independence Board of Directors

2022-08-09T02:17:47+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 ...

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