About Becoming Independent
Becoming Independent (BI) is one of the North Bay’s strongest nonprofit organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Established in 1967 by a group of parents determined to create an alternative to institutionalization for their adult children with disabilities, BI helps people live meaningful and productive lives as engaged and productive members of their community.
Our Impact in the News
Discover the latest news, stories, and community impact from Becoming Independent. Explore how we are empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through inclusion, opportunity, and meaningful support.
Becoming Independent, a nonprofit in Santa Rosa that serves people with developmental and intellectual disabilities with housing, education, emotional and physical well being, hosted its annual talent show on Friday. About 20 performers took the stage and sang, danced and played guitar for a rapturous crowd.
North Bay nonprofit named among best in the nation. Santa Rosa’s Becoming Independent, which focuses on supporting adults with disabilities, was recently named one of the top 50 nonprofits to work for.
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Becoming Independent has been named No. 17 on The NonProfit Times’ 2026 Best Nonprofits To Work For list!
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Becoming Independent has been selected as the Best Nonprofit in Sonoma County.
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Close to Home: A quiet crisis for disabled adults
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North Bay Business Journal names Forty Under 40 winners for 2026
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Santa Rosa crab feed raises $200,000 to support adults with disabilities
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$200,000 Raised for Local Disability Services
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North Bay Voice: A quiet crisis for disabled adults
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Becoming Independent Named No. 17 on “The NonProfit Times' 2026 Best Nonprofits To Work For”
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Local Bay Area Artists With Perspective Make Their Mark
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Becoming Independent Named No. 17 on “The NonProfit Times' 2026 Best Nonprofits To Work For”
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