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Benefits of becoming a U.S. Citizen
Posted: September 14, 2019
Many opportunities are available only to U.S. citizens. This Citizenship Day we are breaking down some of these benefits and encouraging citizenship-eligible lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to take the next step toward becoming U.S. citizens.
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Letter of Opposition of AB751
Posted: June 12, 2019
Canal Alliance has signed onto a letter of opposition of Assembly Bill 751, which would create inequitable college admissions process for low-income and students of color in our state.
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Immigrant Day 2019
Posted: May 24, 2019
On May 19th Canal Alliance led it’s third delegation of youth advocates to the steps of the State Capitol as part of a statewide day of advocacy and education
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2020 Census
Posted: April 1, 2019
The 2020 Census is just one year away, and it will likely be the most difficult in recent history. Immigrant and low-income communities of color
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Help to ensure a fair and accurate count: Join the 2020 Census Team
Posted: March 15, 2019
In order to reach some of our most at-risk communities, Census workers in our area will need to be trusted individuals that can communicate with our diverse neighbors.
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United Against Hate- Facebook Live Video
Posted: February 22, 2019
Recording of February 21, 2019 United Against Hate Facebook Live Conversation with Not in our Town and Osher Marin JCC.
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Earn it! Keep it! Save it! Free Tax Filing Services at Canal Alliance
Posted: January 1, 2019
Thanks to a partnership with United Way of the Bay Area and the Earn It! Keep it! Save it! Program, Canal Alliance will be a Marin County site for Free Tax Filing Services this spring.
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Canal Alliance Responds: Steps in the right direction
Posted: December 3, 2018
Join us as we discuss next steps toward increasing transparency and public awareness of the devastating effects of deportation.
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November eNewsletter
Posted: November 13, 2018
Keep up to date on the important work Canal Alliance has been doing in our community and see how you can get involved.
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Make a Plan to Vote
Posted: November 2, 2018
With the 2018 Election just days away, we want to make sure that our community is not just REGISTERED to vote, but READY to vote. We’ve compiled a list of California voter guides to help you Make a Plan to Vote on November 6th.