The Independence Project, Inc. Gainesville, FL

04/21/2026

🌟10 performances. 45 sponsors. Over 500 attendees. Our 2026 inaugural PorchFest brought our community together to support TIP and people in North Central Florida with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 🏘️

We are extremely grateful to our PorchFest team, and all the sponsors, artists, vendors, and supporters who came out to . You made our event unforgettable and gave our community a one-of-a-kind experience.

Because of PorchFest, we increased awareness and raised needed funds to help bring our vision to life. 🌠 Follow our progress by going to tipgainesville.org!

04/16/2026

Grab your lawn chairs, and bring your friends — Porch Fest is less than TWO days away! 📣Check out the link below for more info on parking, our event schedule, a map of our Porches, vendors and more. We can’t wait to see you there🎶

https://www.tipgainesville.org/porchfest-gainesville

04/13/2026

Get ready for a day of live performances, food and fundraising!✨ The will be there to support us and celebrate our mission! We’re less than a week away…Be there SATURDAY, April 18, from 12-4 p.m. Go Gators 🐊

04/09/2026

We couldn’t do this without you. 🏡

The Independence Project is deeply grateful for our sponsors, whose generosity makes our mission possible. Because of you, we are one step closer to creating a supported housing community for adults with I/DD. Thank you!

04/02/2026

Check it out! 🏡

Our upcoming event, Porch Fest 2026, has been featured in ! Thank you to Stroll for highlighting our event! Take a look through the link in our bio to read more about the wonderful musicians coming to Tioga on April 18 🎶

03/13/2026

➡️ You don’t want to miss the local bands and performers bringing the best live entertainment right to our Porch Fest! They’re performing classic rock, country, indie and pop tunes on our porches. No matter your taste in music, we’ve got a band for you! 🎶

03/13/2026

We were excited to share our mission with Myra Monroe from WCJB.

TV20’s Myra Monroe sat down with representatives from the Independence Project to discuss an upcoming fundraiser and awareness event.

03/08/2026

Children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) grow up to be adults with I/DD. As life transitions bring new responsibilities, the need for strong and consistent support continues.

The Independence Project was created to help meet that need. Our team of I/DD experts and advocates is working to create a supported housing community where individuals with I/DD can live with independence and connection.

Join us in supporting this mission and helping individuals in our community thrive!🏘️

02/19/2026

In the initial design phase for our supported housing community, we’re putting our community first. We want the input of members in the I/DD community to help shine a light on the needs of our local population, whether they are looking for independent or supported living. Share your feedback through the link in our bio🏠

02/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE for a day full of live entertainment, vendors, food trucks and family-friendly fun! We’re hosting our inaugural Porch Fest on April 18th from noon to 4 p.m. Bring a chair to sit, relax and enjoy 10+ bands playing your favorite tunes, or stroll around Tioga Town Center!

Want to help fund Porch Fest? Click the link in our bio to learn about sponsorship opportunities. We’ll see you there, and stay tuned for updates. 🏡🌟