Support NCIL’s Disaster Relief Fund – Give Aid to CILs and SILCs Affected by Disasters

Natural disasters can strike without warning, leaving devastation in their wake.

CILs play a critical role in supporting people with disabilities by offering housing assistance, navigating benefits changes, ensuring access to life-sustaining equipment, and advocating for accommodations often overlooked in disaster response efforts. However, CILs can’t continue this vital work if their own facilities are damaged, or their staff are unable to work due to personal losses.

To address these challenges, the National Council on Independent Living created NCIL’s Disaster Relief Fund. This fund provides direct financial support to CILs and SILCs affected by disasters, enabling them to repair or rebuild facilities, replace equipment, and assist their communities. The fund has been sustained by the generosity of NCIL members and allies since 2005, and 100% of contributions go directly toward supporting Centers in need.

In 2024, NCIL’s Disaster Relief Fund helped six Centers for Independent Living recover from severe natural disasters, providing critical emergency relief and helping people with disabilities access essential supplies, medical care, and safe shelter.

With the current disaster in the Los Angeles, the need is greater than ever. To continue providing this life-saving support, we need your help to replenish the fund. People with disabilities are disproportionately affected by disasters, and without swift assistance, their safety, health, and independence are at risk.

Your donation today can help:

  • Fund emergency relief for Centers for Independent Living
  • Provide critical supplies and services to individuals with disabilities
  • Ensure a rapid and effective response when future disasters strike

Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. Please consider donating to the NCIL Disaster Relief Fund today. Together, we can ensure that no one is left behind when disaster strikes. If you have any questions, you can reach out to Jenny@ncil.org.

Or mail a check to NCIL: 

PO Box 31260

Washington, DC 20030 

Memo: Disaster Relief Fund

Thank you for your continued support!