Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL)

11/25/2025

GIVING TUESDAY
DECEMBER 2ND!

Help CRIL raise $10,000 to support Blind Services, Assistive Technology, and Transportation Programs
$50 · White cane for a consumer who will receive orientation & mobility training
$175 · Chromebook for a consumer that's visually impaired with screen reader and training or a Chromebook for a consumer to be able to access the Internet
$50-$100 · Free roundtrips in CRIL's wheelchair-accessible van 10 to 23 trips.

Give the gift of independence!

Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) 439 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541
www.crilhayward.org

Community Resources for Independent Living is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to provide services in Eastern and Southern Alameda County

Donate online: https://www.crilhayward.org/donate
or
Scan QR to donate (links to donation page)

10/31/2025

Congratulations to our Executive Director Michael Galvan for achieving his tenure! No words can describe the impact he has made to the community. CRIL has truly thrived in the years of his leadership.

An additional congratulations is to be said to Alejandra Hacker who will be progressing to the Interim Executive Director position! We wish her all the best in this time of transition.

Please read the kind words given by the President of CRIL's Board of Directors, Benjamin Chen.

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! From Our Family to Yours!

10/17/2025

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) needs your input for the future of the Bay Area! Attend an upcoming public hearing on the Draft Plan Bay Area 2050+!

Join these hearings and tell MTC what you think! Let's create a more equitable and resilient Bay Area together!

10/17/2025

Superfest Disability Film Festival! For over 35 years, Superfest has celebrated cutting-edge cinema that portrays disability through a diverse, complex, unabashed and engaging lens.

Come join this event and see the magic of cinema!

10/10/2025

DRAFT PLAN BAY AREA 2050+!! Are you looking to add strategies for transportation, housing, economy, or our environment? Come join Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) with webinars for YOUR county.

The plan contains 35 strategies representing public policies and investments that can be implemented in the Bay Area by 2050 to help the region build more homes, reduce commute times, and create vibrant downtowns and natural areas for everyone to enjoy. The plan’s strategies also aim to keep people safe from natural hazards, support a strong economy and provide stable housing for those who need it most.

Webinar Direct Information
Webinar #1 – North Bay
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
12-1:30 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/northbaywebinar
Webinar ID: 892 3077 8001
Passcode: 256814
888-788-0099 US Toll Free

Webinar #2 – West Bay
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
6-7:30 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/westbaywebinar
Webinar ID: 831 4140 5598
Passcode: 096944
888-788-0099 US Toll Free

Webinar #3 – South Bay
Thursday, October 30, 2025
6-7:30 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/southbaywebinar
Webinar ID: 822 2561 7467
Passcode: 356845
888-788-0099 US Toll Free

Webinar #4 – East Bay
Wednesday, November 5, 2025
6-7:30 p.m.
Zoom link: https://bit.ly/eastbaywebinar
Webinar ID: 869 8283 4999
Passcode: 682098
888-788-0099 US Toll Free

09/05/2025

On Saturday, September 27th from 12pm-6pm in Southland Mall, Hayward, there will be a Marichi Festival with activities like ballet folklorico, mariachi performances, lucha libre, salsa tasting, taco eating contest and much more! CRIL will also be tabling so come on down to see us!

08/29/2025

Check out photos from our 35th ADA Anniversary Resource Fair!

07/01/2025

Come down to CRIL on Friday, July 25th for our 35th ADA Anniversary Resource Fair! We will have programs such as La Familia to service free vaccines and wellness checks, Easy Does It for wheelchair repair, and Family Resource Navigators! Let’s celebrate another year of the Americans with Disabilities Act!

06/17/2025

Are you looking to be a consumer at CRIL? Here's some basic information to get you started...

Check out this link to a presentation with all the details you need!

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGpmH14Ik4/xjOHheay_dez03eVy_L-4g/view?utm_content=DAGpmH14Ik4&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=habbc8b8c11

Check out this Presentation designed by CRIL Software.

06/06/2025

We're hiring a new Executive Director! CRIL (Hayward, CA) is looking for a passionate, experienced leader to drive disability advocacy, manage staff and programs, and build strong community partnerships.

Full-Time | $100K–$120K In-Office | Medical + Vision + Dental 3 Weeks Vacation + Sick Time

If you have leadership experience and a commitment to the Independent Living Movement, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now: https://www.crilhayward.org/careers

05/16/2025

Public Board Meeting! If you are looking to participate in our public board meeting on 5/22/25 from 3:30 - 5pm, please use the zoom link below.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85616200057?pwd=cStNU0Q2QmVQbXYvTHBQbDFIOFUzUT09.