Blog
Stories from the Front Lines (Cristina Sosa)
Posted: June 4, 2020
Cristina Sosa, Canal Alliance Intake Specialist, talked to us about her experience since the COVID-19 crisis started and how her role supporting clients and community members has shifted during shelter in place.
Lupita Magaña nominated for the 2020 Outstanding Child Abuse Prevention Award
Posted: June 4, 2020
We are honored to Lupita nominated for the 2020 Outstanding Child Abuse Prevention Award share that Lupita Magaña, Case Manager at Canal Alliance, was nominated in April for the 2020 Outstanding Child Abuse Prevention Award.
Canal Alliance serves as a critical bridge of communication to the Latino immigrant community
Posted: June 4, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has intensified long-standing inequities caused by language barriers, underscoring challenges that non-English speakers face accessing critical information during public health emergencies.
Child Abuse Prevention and Foster Care Awareness
Posted: June 4, 2020
Like many of the crucial services that Canal Alliance provides, child abuse and neglect prevention is a key aspect of our work with clients. As part of our mission to help Latino immigrants and their families break the generational cycle of poverty, we see first-hand how this issue can undermine the well-being of Latino families.
Q & A with Marin County Children and Family Services
Posted: June 4, 2020
To learn more about Marin County Children and Family Services (CFS) programs, we talked to Adrian Hernandez, Child Welfare Worker II-Bilingual, Leslie Fields, Recruitment & Support Specialist and Paul Booth, Resource Family Approval Manager.
Latino business owner in Canal neighborhood receives grant
Posted: June 4, 2020
Thanks to Omar’s persistent advocacy for Latino business in the Canal, business owners like Enrique received a grant through the Small Business COVID-19 Disaster Relief Fund launched by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce (SRCC).
Take a stand against racism and injustice
Posted: June 3, 2020
Canal Alliance stands in solidarity with our black brothers and sisters to demand an end to the systemic racism and oppression that they face every day in this country.
May 12 Newsletter: Outreach to the Immigrant Community During COVID-19
Posted: May 14, 2020
Canal Alliance is grateful for the outpouring of support that we have received from partner agencies, businesses and community members.
Stories from the Front Lines (Gloria Castillo)
Posted: May 12, 2020
Gloria Castillo, Canal Alliance Case Manager, shares an inspiring client story and describes the joys and challenges of assisting the immigrant community during the shelter in place order.
Stories from the Front Lines (Henry Velasquez)
Posted: May 6, 2020
Henry Velasquez, University Prep (UP!) Middle School Program Supervisor, shares a story about how he helped ensure equitable access to distance learning for Latino students in Marin during Shelter in Place.
