Blog
Happy Citizenship Day!
Posted: September 17, 2019
Canal Alliance is joining with our partners and allies to celebrate the many benefits of U.S. Citizenship as well as the wonderful, hard-working community members who have chosen to become U.S. Citizens this year.
Requirements for U.S. Citizenship
Posted: September 15, 2019
Many people who live, work, create jobs, and pay taxes in this country are eligible for citizenship, yet lack of knowledge about how the process works.
Benefits of becoming a U.S. Citizen
Posted: September 14, 2019
Many opportunities are available only to U.S. citizens. This Citizenship Day we are breaking down some of these benefits and encouraging citizenship-eligible lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to take the next step toward becoming U.S. citizens.
Shaping the future of the Canal
Posted: September 10, 2019
One-third of San Rafael residents identify as Latino, but the voices of our community are under-represented in conversations about our city. Canal Alliance is changing
Meet our volunteer: Jordan Vasquez
Posted: September 5, 2019
Jordan Vasquez, a committed volunteer at Canal Alliance, shares his enriching journey of teaching English, providing social services, and supporting his local community
Get Ready- Emergency Preparedness for the Canal Community
Posted: August 21, 2019
Canal Alliance is working in partnership with PG&E to help our Latino communities to be prepared for a variety of situations that could have devastating
Canal Alliance Book Recommendation List
Posted: August 9, 2019
Book Recommendation List from the Canal Alliance staff to encourage dialogue and understanding of immigration and the immigrant identity in America.
Meet our volunteer: MJ Alves
Posted: August 8, 2019
Michael Joseph (MJ) Alves is a recent UC Berkeley (And College of Marin!) graduate who studied Environmental Policy & Population Studies. He volunteers with Canal Alliance to help other people find a voice and be heard both literally and figuratively. The work he does at Canal Alliance aligns with his passions in teaching, research and community outreach.
Education Celebration
Posted: July 11, 2019
In June 2019, Canal Alliance celebrated 51 student honorees who have made major accomplishments toward achieving their goals.
Meet: Michael Gomez, UP! High School Supervisor
Posted: July 10, 2019
Michael Gomez, a dedicated volunteer turned UP! High School Program Supervisor, commits himself to enhance the lives of students at Canal Alliance.
