Project Independence's fourth annual Celebration of Independence--A Holiday Ball, held this past Friday, December 10, delivered on its promise to be THE holiday party of the season! About 275 guests enjoyed a variety of festivities, including dinner, dancing, a silent auction, client performances and more. We'll be posting a recap of the evening and a tribute to our sponsors on the Web site sometime in January--but in the meantime, thanks to everyone who came out for a wonderful and festive evening!
SPECIAL NOTE: One of the silent auction items offered at the event is still available and is being auctioned on eBay through December 24. The item, courtesy of Konica Minolta, is a suite at the STAPLES Center for the January 15 Los Angeles Kings/Edmonton Oilers hockey game. This exciting opportunity, valued at $5,000, includes tickets for 12 and two parking passes (food and beverages are not included). If you're interested in learning more, please click here to view the eBay link--the opening bid is just $1,000. Please feel free to pass this information on to your friends, family members and colleagues as well.
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PLEASE REMEMBER PROJECT INDEPENDENCE AS YOU MAKE YOUR YEAR-END DONATIONS
December is always a popular time to make contributions to nonprofit organizations like Project Independence. As a nonprofit, Project Independence relies on donations from individuals, businesses, private foundations and community groups to provide services to nearly 1,000 clients we serve each year. For example, did you know that a gift of $40 will provide a day of transportation to and from work for a Project Independence client? That a gift of $65 will enroll a client in our Day Program for one day? Or, that a gift of $160 will subsidize a client in his or her own apartment for a week?
Your gift will also be used efficiently and effectively. More than 87% of PI's budget directly benefits our clients. This statistic far surpasses the Better Business Bureau's standard that at least 65% of a nonprofit's budget be allocated to programs and services.
Making a gift to PI is a wise investment. Consider partnering with us before the end of 2010!
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DID YOU KNOW. . .
that the Surgeon General's Office has published a Call to Action to improve the health and wellness of persons with disabilities?
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DONOR RECOGNITION DISPLAY
Project Independence will unveil its new donor recognition display, featuring Sabrina Petersen's winning artwork, in early January. If you visit Project Independence's Costa Mesa offices in 2011, make sure to stop by the lobby and see the new display!
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 | MEET BETH
61-year-old Beth loves to keep her mind active and spend time with friends. She credits Project Independence with helping her do both.
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If they'd like to receive our periodic printed newsletters,
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