How Are CILs Funded?

Centers for independent living are private non-profit 501(c)3 organizations.  We are run by a board of directors who are primarily people with disabilities.  

Centers for Independent Living receive our funding from a variety of sources.  Federal government funding, State government funding, Foundations, earning fees for some of our services and from local giving.

Like any business, the service we are able to provide to people with disabilities, their families and the communities that they live in, is directly related to the amount of funding we are able to obtain to pay for staff and related expenses.  Centers for Independent Living are good stewards of the funds they receive.

Because a large percentage of the funds we use to operate are state and federal dollars, we often look for assistance from citizens to speak on our behalf.  Letters written to legislators from people that we assist are always welcome and really do make a difference.  They have the most impact when a consumer or family member expresses the difference CIL services have made in their lives.  We can talk forever about what impact we are having in people's lives, but when you contact your elected officials and tell them - they take notice.  Thank you for your efforts!

If you would like to know more about how CILs are funded, or you would like to help to positively effect change in that funding in the area you live in please let us know by following the "contact us" link at the top of the page.  We'd love to have you on our team.