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CalFresh February 2019 Benefits to be Issued Early
Posted: January 17, 2019
Despite the government shutdown, The Marin County Department of Health and Human Services will continue to issue food benefits. Take a look at whether or not you’ll receive your benefits early.
January is Mental Wellness Month
Posted: January 10, 2019
At Canal Alliance, we’re working to combat some of the stigma around the discussion of mental health by educating our community about the importance of mental wellness.
Citizenship Classes start January 16th
Posted: January 3, 2019
Canal Alliance is helping to prepare those eligible to apply for U.S. citizenship with the knowledge and skills necessary in the naturalization process.
Earn it! Keep it! Save it! Free Tax Filing Services at Canal Alliance
Posted: January 1, 2019
Thanks to a partnership with United Way of the Bay Area and the Earn It! Keep it! Save it! Program, Canal Alliance will be a Marin County site for Free Tax Filing Services this spring.
First Graduating Class of E2C Construction Program
Posted: December 12, 2018
Meet the first class of the Education to Career (E2C) Construction program and find out how we’ll be broadening the program to other industries.
Call for Artists: “Coming Home” Mural Project
Posted: December 5, 2018
Be a part of this community arts project that will be express aspects of Canal Alliance’s mission and serve as the focal point of our main lobby.
Marin New Americans Campaign- December Workshop
Posted: December 5, 2018
Canal Alliance and our partners have teamed up to organize Naturalization Workshops to provide applicants with the resources they need to become U.S. citizens.
#GivingTuesday Results Are In!!
Posted: December 4, 2018
The checks have been counted, the pledges have been matched and the results are in! This #GivingTuesday 2018 we raised $17,191 to fund the critical services that Canal Alliance provides to the Latino immigrant community in Marin.
Canal Alliance Responds: Steps in the right direction
Posted: December 3, 2018
Join us as we discuss next steps toward increasing transparency and public awareness of the devastating effects of deportation.
Public Charge Information and Resources
Posted: November 16, 2018
There is growing concern regarding the proposed changes to the Public Charge rule. Join us as we speak out against these changes and defend the rights of immigrant families.