California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc.

I love to see former California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. interns out in the world doing amazing things. 💫 Diana Avalos, MPA is out there making CRLA, Modesto, the Valley, ALL of us proud 💜

Meet Norma Ventura, CRLA's Indigenous Program Director. Norma worked as a community worker with CRLA’s Agricultural Worker Program before going to UCLA School of Law. Her passion for working with Indigenous communities can be seen in her years of service and rooted in her and her family’s personal experiences as Indigenous immigrant farmworkers from Oaxaca, Mexico. She is excited to see CRLA’s Indigenous Program grow and engage in far reaching advocacy to enforce and strengthen the rights Indigenous communities residing in the state of California.

Our offices are closed today for Indigenous Peoples' Day. We acknowledge that we operate on stolen land and we strive to honor the past, present, and future of the Indigenous peoples of California. Through our Indigenous Program and Language Justice Initiative, we fight alongside Indigenous Latin American communities in California as they advocate for equitable access to resources, a voice in legal decisions and institutions, and respect for Indigenous language and culture. Swipe ➡️ to learn more about CRLA's Indigenous Program and Language Justice Initiative. #IndigenousPeoplesDay

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. and Central California Environmental Justice Network hosted a backpack giveaway and community survey in Fresno. Along with distributing educational supplies, our team helped families apply for free air purifiers and shared vital information about local resources. CRLA is committed to empowering communities and advancing community equity to create fair access to resources and opportunities for all. #CommunityEquity #Fresno

Meet CRLA’s staff members who have been admitted into OneJustice's 2024-2025 Executive Fellowship, an intensive program that supports and trains emerging leaders in core leadership and management skills to expand our capacity to serve our clients and communities. At CRLA, we value ongoing personal and professional growth in which we learn from our experiences, strive to improve our work, and deepen our impact. Thank you OneJustice for being a longtime partner and resource for growth. Swipe ➡️ to learn about how Carla and Daniel aim to further their collective impact through their fellowship.

Our Modesto team enjoying some lighter moments during their team building session while supporting local businesses. Taking time to recharge is essential to continue the fight for justice, and what better way than mini golf and go-karts? 😄 #Modesto #TeamBuilding

You're invited to our signature Los Angeles Tardeada on Saturday, Sept. 28! Get your tickets: https://crla.org/tardeada Come share food, art, music, and community in a beautiful private garden. We'll celebrate our honorees and hear from CRLA Executive Director Jessica Jewell about CRLA's new vision and opportunities for your partnership. See you there!

This Women’s Equality Day, CRLA celebrates the trailblazers who have fought for women’s rights and continue to advance gender equality. We are proud that women’s leadership has been an integral part of our organization. From Jessica M. Jewell, our first woman Executive Director, to our predominantly women-led Leadership Team, and the powerful contributions of the women in our staff, comités, and communities – women have helped shaped the path forward at CRLA and beyond. As we honor these achievements, we remain committed to the ongoing fight for women’s equality and recognize that there is still much more to be done. #WomensEqualityDay #WomenLeadership #Trailblazers #GenderEquality

Meet CRLA’s 2024 Law Student Summer Intern Cohort! These bright and passionate students spent their summer with us thanks in part to the Jose Padilla Fellowship Fund. Donate today at https://lnkd.in/gEyK6nFe to help CRLA continue to support interns and fellows launching careers in social justice law in rural California. Swipe ➡️ to learn about how their time with our community has shaped their professional and individual growth and furthered our collective impact. Read more at crla.org #SummerInternship #LawInternship #Internship #SocialJustice