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Workforce Development Spotlight: Maria is Measuring Her Own Success
Posted: September 26, 2023
Maria, a recent graduate of our Construction Certification Workforce Development Program, has an incredible story, one that illustrates how Canal Alliance’s Workforce Programs remove barriers to success for Marin County’s Latino community. Maria’s journey showcases the immense value of these programs, the access they create to higher-paying jobs, and an improved quality of life.

Canal Alliance and Marin Housing Leaders Convene for Summit at Dominican University of California
Posted: September 21, 2023
Organizations from across Marin gathered on September 14 at Dominican University of California to work together to find solutions for Marin’s worsening housing crisis.

Marin Marks National Voter Registration Day On Tuesday
Posted: September 18, 2023
Canal Alliance interpreted for Spanish speaking voters at the Marin County Civic Center on Tuesday for Voting Day.

New Funding Advances Canal Alliance Workforce Development Initiatives
Posted: September 14, 2023
We are proud to announce that in June, Canal Aliance was awarded $60,000 by the San Francisco Foundation to advance our work to provide career

2 under-the-radar sweet makers in Marin
Posted: September 12, 2023
Nadia Montoya, creator and owner of Nadia’s Dessert, was beginning to take strides toward her dream of having her own bakery and café when she lost her nine-year job as a pastry chef at Boca Tavern in Novato and Boca Pizzeria in Novato and Corte Madera at the start of the pandemic.

Marin earmarks money for immigrant youths
Posted: September 3, 2023
Marin County supervisors have approved the use of more than $632,000 in state funds to provide services to recently arrived immigrant youths, most from Central America.

Breaking Barriers: Celebrating Catherine Ramberg’s 20 Years of Teaching in the Latino Community
Posted: August 24, 2023
Today, we honor Catherine Ramberg, who has been instrumental in shaping the lives of countless students through her dedication and passion for teaching over the past 20 years.

Canal Alliance Receives National Accolade
Posted: August 10, 2023
As part of the 2023 UnidosUS Annual Conference — Canal Alliance was named the 2023 UnidosUS Califor. Regional Affiliate of the Year!

Caterin’s Journey: How Canal Alliance’s UP! Program Nurtured a Future Software Engineer
Posted: July 27, 2023
Caterin Duarte Reynosa, a recent graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC), shines brightly as an example of the profound impact of Canal Alliance’s University Prep (UP!) program.

Canal Alliance Honored at UnidosUS Annual Conference
Posted: July 24, 2023
Canal Alliance was named the 2023 UnidosUS California Regional Affiliate of the Year!