Our Mission

Project Access assists low-income families and seniors in affordable housing to achieve self-sufficiency through access to onsite services in education, health and social services.

Faces of Project Access David, age 7, Garden Grove L-R: Helen and Maria, Torrance     L-R: Pals Erendy, age 9 and  Brittany, age 8, Anaheim Greenway Family, mother Vilma,  Nicole, 7 & Yohiada, 2 - Westminster

Program Highlights

PATRONS for Project Access Holiday ReCap

We kicked off the New Year so thankful for a very successful Second annual Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program. More than 100 needy families were adopted this holiday season by generous local supporters of Project Access, receiving everything from home necessities, toiletries, school clothes, toys, gift cards, holiday trees and meals, to very special gifts such as bicycles and Heelys that the kids will remember for a lifetime!! Many donors even played “Santa” delivering their gifts directly to the appreciative families, who were overwhelmed with gratitude. It was a memorable experience for all!

We thank all friends and donors who reached out to help others this holiday season. 

Students at Newport Coast Elementary Learn about  Lifting a Helping Hand for Others

   
Special thanks to PATRONS Linda Wirta and Debe Deck who organized the staff, parents and students of Newport Coast Elementary, and initiated their own Helping Hands Christmas Project on behalf of the Project Access drive.  Seven classrooms adopted an amazing total of 37 Project Access families.  We are so grateful to you all for your hard work and dedication during such a busy time of year – as you can see from the smiling faces above, your energy and kindness did not go unrewarded.

THANK YOU all for opening your hearts and putting smiles on so many faces over the holidays!!!

Raises $18,000 for Project Access in 2005!!

Charity-Minded Big Boys Men’s Campers Before the Fun Began

Project Access staff Lane & Hillary Join the Ladies-Only Volunteers Corps Suited-up and Ready for Duty!!

A Fantastic time was had by all who participated in Big Boys Men’s Camp last Fall!  You can be part of the fun in 2006!  The Fourth Annual Big Boys Men’s Camp is scheduled this year on September 29-October 1 at YMCA Camp Whittle in Big Bear.  A portion of the funds raised will be earmarked for Project Access. 

200 campers will enjoy an action-packed weekend of activities including fly-fishing with Joe Libeu, Master Fly Caster, Texas Hold ‘Em Poker with Yosh Nakano, pistol shooting with The O.C. Sheriff’s range-masters and billiards with Roy Yamane one of eight Master Certified BCA Instructors internationally.  Additionally there will be knife throwing, bulldozer time trials, sailing, mountain bike riding plus gourmet cooking by executive chef of the Balboa Bay Club Josef Lageder, wine tasting with Tim Hirota Director of Education for Southern Wine and Spirit and cigar tasting with Henry Schielein .

Sign up, have fun and support Project Access in the process.  You can check out photos from last year’s camp and read about all the activities offered on the website at www.bigboyscamp.org.   For additional information please call Julie David at 949-361-6563.
      

Project Access After-school enrichment program continues to open eyes and expand minds

Students from Malabar Apartments in Garden  Grove learn about college opportunities by visiting Cal State University Fullerton in February	Students learn about rehabilitation of sea mammals while Visiting the Pacific Mammal Marine Institute in January.
Students from Santa Ana have a chance to hold Sea lion food!	Youth from Cypress Villa Apartments in La Habra  experienced a behind the scenes tour of the Orange  County Performing Art Center.

Board News

Project Access is pleased to announce four new Board members who have volunteered to help guide this organization to new levels in 2006. We welcome these exceptional leaders into the Project Access family and look forward to working with them:

Jacquin D. Anastasio - Vice President, Private Banking Officer, Commercial Capital Bank 

Todd Frye - Managing Director, CB Richard Ellis (Anaheim Office)

Danielle Nava - Director of Programs for Alcohol and Drug Policy Institute (ADPI)
and Director of Special Projects for Children and Family Futures (CFF) 

Mike Williams - Assistant Vice President, Merrill Lynch (Brea Office)

CONGRATULATIONS to existing Board Member Juan Carlos Araque on his new position as Vice President of Community Investments at the United Way of Orange County. 

Resident Highlight

Rosie Navarro Receives Recognition by ABC Channel 7 and $1,000 Savings Bond for her Work with Project Access 

Project Access congratulates 14 year-old resident Rosie Navarro, a ninth grader at Anaheim High School, for being selected an ABC Channel 7 COOL KID. Rosie was nominated for this honor by Project Access Service Coordinator Sara Wall, who wanted to recognize Rosie for all the hard work and dedication she’d shown to her friends and neighbors while volunteering at the Project Access Family Resource Center at Park Vista Apartments in Anaheim. For several years after school, Rosie, who is also a cheerleader, has come to the center to help the younger children with their homework and to teach the girls dance. She was recently interviewed by Channel 7 Weatherman Danny Romero and her segment aired on ABC7 News several times in late January. Rosie, we are very proud of you, and we thank you for all that you do to support Project Access!! We love having you on our team!

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Please check out our new website and tell us what you think! 

Project Access raises funds to bring vital education, health and social services to low-income families and seniors in Southern California .  

A gift to Project Access helps break the cycle of poverty through education and empowerment. If you believe in the goals of Project Access and would like to help by making a donation or volunteering, please contact Hillary Niblo, Development Director, at (949) 253-6200 x305 to discuss the current needs of the organization.

Tax deductible financial and in-kind donations are gratefully appreciated throughout the year. Please, Make checks payable to: Project Access, Inc.

Mail to: 4029 Westerly Place, Suite 113, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Visa, MasterCard, American Express and stock transfers are also gladly accepted.

*Notify us if your company has a matching gift program, and we will be glad to provide the necessary documentation. 

Thank you for your generous support.

   
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