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Project Independence Has Jobs for Those Wanting to Make a Difference

Employment at PI includes a flexible work schedule, an industry competitive salary, a stable and supportive work environment and more Project Independence staff, clients and families join together for the nonprofit's annual Walk for Independence to help launch National Disability Employment Awareness Month each October. (Project Independence) Looking for a job in Orange County ...

Independent Living Vs. Supported Living

Project Independence offers an Independent Living and a Supported Living Program. Both options aim to empower individuals with the necessary tools and support to lead fulfilling lives, but they do so in distinct ways. While Independent Living encourages self-sufficiency and autonomy, Supported Living offers a more structured support system tailored to specific needs. Project Independence’s Independent ...

Nick Westphalen Joins Board of Project Independence

Costa Mesa resident Nick Westphalen has joined the volunteer Project Independence Board of Directors. Costa Mesa-based Project Independence (PI), a 501(c)3 nonprofit that provides comprehensive services in Orange County to over 750 people with developmental disabilities in their homes, at work and in the community, today announced that Nick Westphalen has joined its volunteer Board of ...

Empowering Possibilities – June 1st 2023

10 Nonprofits coming together to raise $100,000 for OC Neighbors with Disabilities Why should you help us empower possibilities? There are over 250,000 people with disabilities living in Orange County and our organizations work on bringing people together to advocate for and serve this vulnerable population. As our operations and fundraisers continue to be impacted, your ...

Ticket to Work WISE Webinar May 24, 2023

Find out more about Social Security's Ticket to Work program and how service organizations like Project Independence can help you! Sign up for an online Work Incentive Seminar Event (WISE) which will stream on May 24th, 2023. WISE webinars are online events held for people who are ages 18 through 64 and receive Social Security Disability ...

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

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 ...

Group scarves up for night out at South Coast Repertory’s ‘A Christmas Carol’

Todd Eckert, director of development for Project Independence, wraps a Charles Dickens-styled long scarf around Ruthanne Hogue prior to seeing “A Christmas Carol” at the South Coast Repertory theater Friday in Costa Mesa.(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer) BY SARA CARDINESTAFF WRITER  DEC. 12, 2022 6:09 PM PT Ebenezer Scrooge required spectral intervention to realize the magic ...

Crowds at TeWinkle ‘Walk for Independence,’ to help adults with developmental disabilities

Participants walk during the 13th Annual Walk for Independence at TeWinkle Park on Saturday in Costa Mesa. (Kevin Chang / Staff Photographer)   BY SARA CARDINESTAFF WRITER  OCT. 3, 2022 5:22 PM PT Locals laced up their shoes Saturday and headed to Costa Mesa’s TeWinkle Park to “Walk for Independence,” an annual fundraiser for the nonprofit Project ...

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