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Marin seeks grant for electric vehicle chargers in underserved areas
Posted: May 16, 2023
The Marin County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on Tuesday to apply for grant money to begin a one-year study of potential locations for publicly accessible charging stations. The study will work to identify willing property owners, project costs and the extent of work needed to construct them.
Marin workforce training program for Latinos bolstered by $524K grant
Posted: April 30, 2023
With the support of a $524,161 grant, Canal Alliance’s workforce development programs can carry forward and expand into new career fields.
Spring 2023 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO
Posted: April 27, 2023
Canal Alliance is dedicated to supporting the Latino immigrant community in Marin County through a variety of services and programs. With a focus on housing advocacy, unaccompanied minors, climate justice, and workforce expansion, the organization aims to empower the immigrant community and create lasting change
San Rafael education, career development director named among North Bay Forty Under 40
Posted: April 25, 2023
Air Gallegos, 35, education and career development director for Canal Alliance in San Rafael, is a 2023 North Bay Business Journal Forty Under 40 Award winner.
San Rafael tags $1.4M for affordable housing
Posted: April 11, 2023
San Rafael has opened up competitive bidding for $1.4 million to support the creation of more affordable homes.
Meet Bruce Todd: Empowering Immigrants Through Education
Posted: April 11, 2023
In San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood, volunteer Bruce Todd has made a difference in the lives of Latino immigrants through his unwavering commitment to teaching English, offering guidance, and supporting citizenship aspirations at Canal Alliance.
Marin County considers free admission to parks
Posted: April 10, 2023
All of Marin County’s parks and open space preserves could soon be free to visit under a proposal to eliminate parking fees at five sites.
A seven-year path to residency
Posted: April 6, 2023
In May 2022, seven years after she emigrated from Guatemala, Karla Rodas became a U.S. resident. She credits the Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team at Canal Alliance with helping her to achieve this milestone.
A journey to a brighter future
Posted: April 5, 2023
Discover the inspiring story of Blanca Garcia, a nursing student and mother who overcame adversity with the help of Canal Alliance. Learn how she transformed her life and now pursues her dreams in the medical field.
Marin Voice: Better data can improve our pursuit of economic equity
Posted: April 1, 2023
The Marin Economic Forum looked at equity through an economic lens, which means evaluating how even income and opportunities are distributed across our residents.
