O.C. nonprofit raises over $26K to enhance services for individuals with disabilities

Reimagine, a nonprofit serving people with disabilities throughout their lifespan, raised more than $26,000 at its recent Casino Night, which took place in Santa Ana.

Event sponsors included City Lift Elevator Interiors, Connection Club, Hughes Autoformers, Team O’Neill Racing and The BHB Group/Merrill Lynch Wealth Management.

With campuses in Fullerton and Santa Ana, Reimagine is the oldest and largest C​ommunity-Based Adult Services provider in Orange County focused on the specialized needs of neurologically and physically challenged participants.

Reimagine also offers a Transition Adult Program to support functional living, educational and pre-employment skills, digital literacy and social and emotional health; Independent Living Services providing hands-on training with housekeeping, health and medical care, meal preparation, fitness and nutrition, home and community safety, socialization, benefits management, money management and shopping in natural environments; and a Child Development Program for children with disabilities ages 12-36 months.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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