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

jdamon2022-08-09T02:17:47+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

jdamon2022-08-09T02:17:49+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 ...

IKEA COSTA MESA BRIGHTENS EASTER FOR NONPROFIT PROJECT INDEPENDENCE

jdamon2022-08-09T02:17:51+00:00April 17, 2020|Supporter Updates|

Costa Mesa, California, April 17, 2020 – Amid the COVID-10 crisis, IKEA Costa Mesa brightened Easter this year for nonprofit Project Independence of Costa Mesa with boxes of tasty treats destined for the people with developmental disabilities it serves, as well as for its staff. “We recognize the role we can play in helping the many people in our local community during the COVID-19 crisis,” said Vanessa Flores, Loyalty Manager, ...

Meet Bobby Spitzberg, Project Independence Client and Board Member

jdamon2022-08-09T02:18:03+00:00November 1, 2018|Supporter Updates|

Project Independence was founded on the belief that people with disabilities possess the potential to live and interact in their communities, and that by listening to the hopes and dreams of people we serve, we can help them. Quite simply, Bobby Spitzberg is unforgettable. People who underestimate him- like judging a book by its cover - do so at their loss. But those who take the time to meet him ...

Catalina Island Trip

jdamon2022-08-09T02:18:05+00:00August 14, 2018|Supporter Updates|

Access to Adventure participants shouting out a big thank you to The Costa Mesa Foundation and the Foster Family Foundation for their support. A good time was had by all on our trip to Catalina Island!

Doe and Stag Candles Partners with Project Independence

jdamon2022-08-09T02:18:05+00:00July 2, 2018|From Deb's Desk, Supporter Updates|

Miranda Davidson, owner of Doe and Stag Candles, has generously offered to donate 100% of all profits from the sale of D&S candles and other products to Project Independence in support of their mission of serving over 700 adults with developmental disabilities. “I am part of the Project Independence Family through my brother Jonnie who lives with severe developmental disabilities. Project Independence serves both my brother and the entire community ...

Meet Bobby Spitzberg, Project Independence Client and Board Member

jdamon2022-08-09T02:18:09+00:00December 20, 2017|Supporter Updates|

Project Independence was founded on the belief that people with disabilities possess the potential to live and interact in their communities, and that by listening to the hopes and dreams of people we serve, we can help them. Quite simply, Bobby Spitzberg is unforgettable. People who underestimate him- like judging a book by its cover – do so at their loss. But those who take the time to meet him ...

Donation helps Costa Mesa nonprofit revive Access to Adventure program

jdamon2022-08-09T02:18:12+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 ...

Donor Reception 2017

jdamon2022-08-09T02:18:14+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 ...

New Project Independence Ad on Born This Way

jdamon2022-08-09T02:18:20+00:00July 1, 2016|In the News, Supporter Updates|

The ad has been produced by Kernel Productions to run on the 3x Emmy nominated show on A&E Born This Way. This is a show that portrays an ensemble cast of young people born with Down Syndrome as they live their lives, pursuing their passions, realizing their dreams and coping with transitions- just like the rest of us. It starts its second season Tuesday 7/26/16.

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

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

IKEA COSTA MESA BRIGHTENS EASTER FOR NONPROFIT PROJECT INDEPENDENCE

Meet Bobby Spitzberg, Project Independence Client and Board Member

Catalina Island Trip

Doe and Stag Candles Partners with Project Independence

Meet Bobby Spitzberg, Project Independence Client and Board Member

Donation helps Costa Mesa nonprofit revive Access to Adventure program

Donor Reception 2017

New Project Independence Ad on Born This Way

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