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Welcome to our Virtual Walk
For the safety of our clients and all of you in our Project Independence Family, we are taking our Walk for Independence online this year. In the days leading up to September 12th, we will continue to post photos, videos and updates on how all of you are celebrating Project Independence including how individuals are counting ...
11th ANNUAL PROJECT INDEPENDENCE WALK FOR INDEPENDENCE TO GO VIRTUAL THIS YEAR
Fundraiser enables organization to build a community one step at a time Costa Mesa, California, June 12, 2020 – This year, out of an abundance of caution because of the COVID-19 pandemic, nonprofit Project Independence of Costa Mesa is taking the 11th edition of its Annual Walk for Independence online as a virtual fundraising event. The ...
IKEA COSTA MESA BRIGHTENS EASTER FOR NONPROFIT PROJECT INDEPENDENCE
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 ...
COVID-19 UPDATE
Families First Rebate:Â Per the bill: "For the vast majority of Americans, no action on their part will be required in order to receive a rebate check. This includes many low-income individuals who file a tax return in order to take advantage of the refundable earned income tax credit and child tax credit." For those who have ...
Jami Countryman Joins Project Independence Board of Directors
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 ...
Orange County health officials now can test for coronavirus
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 ...
Keeping the Promise
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, ...
Independence on the Water
Another fun adventure with Access 2 Adventure, a program funded with the compassionate support from our wonderful community partners.
A Tribute to Dolores Ohler
Dolores Ohler, dedicated board member, donor, and friend to Project Independence, passed away November 2nd, 2019.
Kathy Degnan-Grunwald is Retiring!
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!
