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Newman’s Own Foundation Provides Key Funding for Canal Alliance Operations
Posted: October 25, 2023
Canal Alliance is pleased to announce that Newman’s Own Foundation has made a grant of $5,000 to support our general operations. This funding will help to advance to support the Latino immigrant community here in Marin County.
From Magical Michoacán to Marin County
Posted: October 25, 2023
It was 2013 and I was a newlywed, living with my new husband in a rented apartment in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael.I was home recovering from a long battle with cancer, unable to work as a chef or barista in cafes and restaurants as I had for the ten years since first coming here from Mexico.
Redwood Credit Union Builds Bikes for Kids
Posted: October 23, 2023
On Monday, October 9, 2023, Redwood Credit Union dedicated the day to positively impacting the communities it serves. For its “Day of Impact,
Fall 2023 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO
Posted: October 16, 2023
It has been a busy summer for us! As the air turns crisp and we settle into fall, I want to pause and take a
Canal Alliance Poised for Continued Expansion, Announces Purchase of Headquarters Building in San Rafael
Posted: October 11, 2023
It is with great pride that Canal Alliance announces ownership of a new, permanent headquarters at 711 Grand Avenue in San Rafael. Over the past
Bank of America Supports Canal Alliance Workforce Development Programs
Posted: October 6, 2023
Canal Alliance is proud to announce that Bank of America has made a grant in support of our Workforce Development Programs in the amount of
Workforce Development Spotlight: Maria is Measuring Her Own Success
Posted: September 26, 2023
Maria, a recent graduate of our Construction Certification Workforce Development Program, has an incredible story, one that illustrates how Canal Alliance’s Workforce Programs remove barriers to success for Marin County’s Latino community. Maria’s journey showcases the immense value of these programs, the access they create to higher-paying jobs, and an improved quality of life.
Canal Alliance and Marin Housing Leaders Convene for Summit at Dominican University of California
Posted: September 21, 2023
Organizations from across Marin gathered on September 14 at Dominican University of California to work together to find solutions for Marin’s worsening housing crisis.
New Funding Advances Canal Alliance Workforce Development Initiatives
Posted: September 14, 2023
We are proud to announce that in June, Canal Aliance was awarded $60,000 by the San Francisco Foundation to advance our work to provide career
Important Update: El Salvador’s Temporary Protected Status Extended through 2025 – What You Need to Know
Posted: September 13, 2023
Uncover crucial details about the re-registration period and changes to the renewal process for the 2025 TPS extension for El Salvador.
