Blog
Fall 2022 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO
Posted: October 26, 2022
The impact that Canal Alliance makes in our community would not be possible without the support of generous people like you. We are proud to share the following updates with you in the areas of immigration legal services, social services, health services, and civic engagement.
Entrepreneur achieves through education
Posted: October 25, 2022
Melkyn Mazariegos came to the U.S. from Guatemala as a teenager to support his family and make a better life for himself.
Neighborhood leader makes an impact
Posted: October 25, 2022
Darlin is co-founder of Voces del Canal, a volunteer advocacy group that is focused on improving the canal community.
University student gives back
Posted: October 25, 2022
Britney Guiterrez Calderon registered new voters and advocated for equitable public infrastructure in the Canal community.
Graduate looks to the future
Posted: October 25, 2022
Maria Espinosa is among Cal Poly Humboldt’s first graduating class of 2022. She has been part of our University Prep program since middle school, took advantage of outdoor enrichment opportunities through high school.
Scientist inspires young Latinas
Posted: October 25, 2022
Krystal Sandza is a technical scientist at BioMarin and a role model for young women in our University Prep program who are exploring STEM careers. This kind of mentorship is critical for students who are the first in their families to attend college.
Jordan Vasquez: Student volunteer becomes a mentor to immigrant youth
Posted: October 25, 2022
Jordan Vasquez started out as a volunteer teacher’s aide at Canal Alliance helping immigrants speak English. Jordan is now helping immigrant youth in the OFY program as the Client success Mentor Coordinator.
A budding flower business takes root
Posted: October 25, 2022
Fifteen years ago, Iris Y. de Leon learned to speak English by taking ESL classes at Canal Alliance. This year she started her own flower business.
English language classes open doors for immigrants
Posted: October 17, 2022
When adults improve their communication and technology skills, their education and career opportunities expand, which not only benefits them, but also their families and their community
Supporting tenants at 400 Canal
Posted: October 11, 2022
Residents of an apartment building located at 400 Canal Street are faced with potential loss of their housing, having received ‘buy-out’ letters from the building’s new corporate ownership,
