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What Biden’s Asylum Ban Policy Means for Us
Posted: June 6, 2024
By Omar Carrera, CEO The recent asylum ban policy instituted by President Biden at the U.S.-Mexico border has sparked significant concern within Canal Alliance. This

Welcoming New Leadership to Canal Alliance
Posted: May 30, 2024
In December 2023, we welcomed two new staff directors to the Canal Alliance team, both of whom bring valuable skills and experiences that will help

UP! Family Event & College Signing Day!
Posted: May 30, 2024
On May 11th, Canal Alliance’s University Prep (UP!) department hosted a family event at McNears Beach Park to celebrate the achievements of the senior high

Canal Alliance Joins NALCAB to Strengthen Latino Communities
Posted: May 30, 2024
Canal Alliance is excited to announce that we have recently joined the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB). Joining this esteemed network marks

Protecting Tenants in San Rafael’s Canal Neighborhood
Posted: May 8, 2024
On April 15th, the San Rafael City Council voted unanimously in favor of a new ordinance to better protect tenants and residents of the Canal neighborhood

Morris Stulsaft Foundation funds Canal Alliance headquarters project
Posted: May 3, 2024
In May of this year, we were honored to be awarded $50,000 from the Morris Stulsaft Foundation in support of renovations at our new headquarters

United Way of the Bay Area funding allows Canal Alliance to provide tax return support to for one more year
Posted: May 3, 2024
Thanks to a $30,000 grant from United Way of the Bay Area, we are proud to share that once again this tax season Canal Alliance

Spring 2024 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO
Posted: May 2, 2024
Dear Friend, Spring is here and I am happy to share updates about new partnerships, how our programs teams are advancing affordable housing access, supporting

Celebrating Barbara Rowe, Longtime Volunteer and Community Advocate
Posted: April 3, 2024
In the heart of Marin County resides a remarkable volunteer whose commitment to service has brightened the lives of many. Meet Barbara Rowe, a cherished

Unaccompanied Minors in Marin Have a New Champion at Canal Alliance
Posted: March 4, 2024
The Legal Services Funders Network (LSFN) is a Bay Area network of funders who collaborate to alleviate poverty. The LSFN Fellowship was established to strengthen