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Building Pathways for Latino Professionals in Finance
Posted: November 20, 2024
On Monday, October 28, Bank of America, College of Marin, and Canal Alliance hosted a career fair for graduates of the first cohorts of our
Celebrating Five Years of Neighborhood Champion Program in the North Bay, Bank of America Names Canal Alliance as its 2024 Neighborhood Champion Recipient
Posted: November 7, 2024
Commemorating its fifth year, Bank of America’s Neighborhood Champions® program provides multiyear flexible grant funding annually to high-impact nonprofits in nearly 40 communities nationwide. In
We Stand with the Latino Community
Posted: November 6, 2024
Dear Friends, At Canal Alliance, we share the disappointment and concern that many of our clients, staff, and the immigrant families we serve are feeling
Irene de León: A Journey of Resilience and Community Support
Posted: November 4, 2024
Originally from Guatemala, Irene de León’s journey to the United States was a challenging one, and illustrates her incredible resilience. Her success building a life
Canal Alliance Announces Purchase of 1400 Lincoln Avenue in San Rafael, Expanding Access to Affordable Housing Marin County
Posted: October 31, 2024
On October 30, 2024, Canal Alliance — a non-profit serving Latino immigrants and families in Marin County — closed on the purchase of a nine-unit
Fall 2024 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO
Posted: October 28, 2024
Dear Friends, I want to take a moment to thank you for your generous support, which was crucial for us to secure, renovate, and relocate
Increasing Latino Visibility in Marin: Canal Alliance’s Rooftop Mural Project
Posted: October 28, 2024
Located at the intersection of the Highway 101 northbound exit ramp into downtown San Rafael, Canal Alliance’s new headquarters at 711 Grand Avenue is central
Canal Alliance and the San Francisco-Marin Food Bank: A Partnership for Change
Posted: October 16, 2024
On September 28th, CEO Omar Carrera took the stage at “One Big Table,” the SF-Marin Food Bank’s annual gala. As Canal Alliance’s leader, Carrera hared
We’re Here, We’re Home
Posted: October 15, 2024
Celebrating Permanency and the Future at Canal Alliance’s New Headquarters On October 10, Canal Alliance was honored to host several key funders and partners for
Food and Love Are the Same Thing
Posted: October 14, 2024
Laura Jimenez-Diecks, Supervisor of Community Programs on Canal Alliance’s Social Services (SS) team, has an eclectic job. Some days you might find Laura bagging chicken
