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Mental Health Month Reminds Us We’re All Just Human
According to its website, since 1949 Mental Health America has observed May is Mental Health Month by reaching out to millions of people through the media, local events, and screenings. Like many other organizations, Project Access is helping to spread the word that mental health is something everyone should care about. We’re [...]
A Peek Into Our Project Access Family Photo Album for National Photography Month
It’s National Photography Month, or National Photo Month. It’s a chance to focus (no pun intended) your attention on sharpening your skills. Master the art of composition or learn how to use that fancy phone or camera you bought. The entire month is dedicated to photography. While the tools [...]
Project Access Salutes Our Asian and Pacific Islander Families
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month – a celebration of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States. Here at Project Access, we salute our Asian and Pacific Islander families. As with all cultures and backgrounds represented by Project Access, our Asian and Pacific Islander Residents contribute mightily [...]
Project Access Residents Check In and Check-Up
At all of our Project Access communities across the country the health and well-being of our Residents is primary. As we approach summertime, the month of May affords us the opportunity to recalibrate our health awareness with Lupus Awareness Month and National Blood Pressure Month. Lupus may not be top [...]
A Tale of Two Esmeraldas: A Mother’s Day Story
In the languages of Spanish and Greek, the name “Esmeralda” translates to emerald. Since before the Middle Ages the vibrant green precious stone has been a symbol of protection, love, and wisdom. Ancient Greeks and Romans believed the emerald to be evocative of the Goddess Venus and thought it [...]
The Force is Strong with Our Little Residents
Happy “May the 4th Be With You” Day! On this unofficial holiday, Star War fans celebrate their favorite space saga and adventures that took place a long time ago in a galaxy far, far, away. Now you might think to yourself, “What does any of this have to do [...]
April is Financial Literacy Month at Project Access
Residents attended a workshop on how to manage debt. Photo taken before the COVID-19 pandemic. April is considered Financial Literacy Month. You might think what does financial literacy have to do with Project Access? One of the primary key drivers for us is our desire to help our Residents [...]
We’re All Green Thumbs for Earth Day
Today we join with people around the world in recognizing Earth Day 2021, one of the most widely celebrated environmental events across the globe. The day has been designated as an opportunity for us to ever-increase our awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Each year April 22 is [...]
It’s Volunteer Recognition Day and We’re Saluting Volunteers
There are many familiar old sayings on the topic of time. “Time waits for no one.” “Time marches on!” and “Time is the most valuable thing a man can spend.” All three quotes point to the value and importance we all place on time. Our time is precious and [...]
Jackie Robinson Day is a Home Run for Youth from Project Access
It was “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” time on April 15 as 45 Project Access youth and their parents from various Orange County sites attended a baseball clinic coordinated by our favorite local team of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The day held particular significance. Since 2004, [...]