20 Years of Transforming Lives: Q&A with TMI Director of Family Support Services Paola Osuna
When Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Director of Family Support Services (FSS) Paola Osuna joined TMI, a nonprofit serving individuals...
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Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Dec 19, 20222 min read
Brian Garcia Will Always Hold a Place in the Hearts of Those Who Knew & Loved Him
We said a very sad final farewell to our beloved client Brian Garcia. As a client with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Nov 9, 20223 min read
North County Veterans Stand Down is a Life-Changing Event
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Veteran Employment Manager Cesar Peraza was honored to attend North County Veterans Stand Down (NCVSD)...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Aug 30, 20223 min read
Our Client Lashandra’s Quick Thinking While Working at Sycuan May Have Saved Lives
A client with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals with intellectual and...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jul 19, 20223 min read
Jethro was a Hardworking Man with a Big Heart and a Great Sense of Humor Who Was Loved by All
In 1995, Jethro joined the Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) Supported Employment (SE) program which assists individuals with...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jun 24, 20223 min read
A Very Sad Final Farewell to Our Endearing & Unforgettable Client of Nearly 35 Years John Nicosia
One of the first Supported Living clients in the state of California, John Nicosia started with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
May 26, 20223 min read
Karlee Hasn't Let Autism Stop Her from Fulfilling Her Dreams!
When Karlee first started with Toward Maximum Independence (TMI), a nonprofit serving individuals with intellectual and developmental...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
May 11, 20222 min read
TMI Client who Lived in a Hotel for 10 Years Has a New Home and a New Lease on Life!
For more than 10 years, Anthony lived in a hotel because he couldn’t find affordable housing. As a new client with Toward Maximum...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 17, 20224 min read
Jim's Charm, Bear Hugs and Enthusiasm for Life will be Greatly Missed
With great sadness, we announce the passing of our wonderful client James “Jim" at 61. Jim, who had Down syndrome, was a client with the...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 10, 20224 min read
TMI Client Who is Deaf Celebrates 15 Years as a VONS Employee
When Noel, who is Deaf, started at VONS he never dreamed that he would still be working there 15 years later! Toward Maximum Independence...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Mar 1, 20222 min read
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - Taressa's Story
In 1987, President Reagan recognized March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to increase “public awareness of the needs and...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Feb 11, 20223 min read
Holli has Found Love, Employment & Empowerment Since Joining Toward Maximum Independence as a Client
Holli, who has William’s Syndrome, never expected so many new doors to open up for her when she joined the Toward Maximum Independence...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jan 19, 20224 min read
Aligning Values to Serve Our Most Vulnerable Population is a Win-Win
We are pleased to announce the addition of our outstanding new Executive Administrative Assistant Mailani Faniel. From the moment she...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Nov 1, 20213 min read
Tommie Ruffino Celebrates 30 Years of Transforming Lives
Without a doubt, Thomas "Tommie" Ruffino has transformed the lives of many of our clients with intellectual and developmental...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 26, 20212 min read
New TMI Administrative Assistant is a Familiar Face with a Passion for Transforming Lives
Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) is pleased to announce that Carleigh Orth has been promoted to Administrative Assistant in our San...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Oct 1, 20213 min read
Our Client Shaun is Celebrating 10 Years as a TMI Employee - Disability Doesn't Mean Inability
If you have visited the “San Diego” Toward Maximum Independence (TMI) office in the last 10 years, chances are you encountered our...
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jun 29, 20213 min read
From Living on his Mom's Couch to a Dream Apartment, Our Client Jeremiah is Living his Best Life
“I can’t thank TMI enough for making a dream that was impossible, possible,” added Jeremiah.
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Jun 14, 20212 min read
Our Client, Jethro, Exemplifies Toward Maximum Independence
Jethro’s spirit for adventure is inspiring to everyone at BO-beau, as well as Jethro’s TMI Supported Employment Job Coach Andy Palasciano.
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
May 27, 20212 min read
How Being a Foster Parent Will Transform Your Life for the Better
You may know that by being a foster parent you will transform the life of a child, but did you know that your life will also be transformed
Ginger Cohen - TMI Director of Corporate Communications
Apr 8, 20212 min read
Hearing Aids Prove to Be Life Changing for Our Client Jenny
For the first time, Jenny could hear the noises around her and listen to music in her car, but most importantly she could hear her daughter.
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