Blog
Stories from the Front Lines pt.1
Posted: June 4, 2020
Pricilla Melo, Canal Alliance Intake Specialist, talked to us about her experience since the COVID-19 crisis started and how her role supporting clients and community members has shifted during shelter in place.
Stories from the Front Lines (Cristina Sosa)
Posted: June 4, 2020
Cristina Sosa, Canal Alliance Intake Specialist, talked to us about her experience since the COVID-19 crisis started and how her role supporting clients and community members has shifted during shelter in place.
Child Abuse Prevention and Foster Care Awareness
Posted: June 4, 2020
Like many of the crucial services that Canal Alliance provides, child abuse and neglect prevention is a key aspect of our work with clients. As part of our mission to help Latino immigrants and their families break the generational cycle of poverty, we see first-hand how this issue can undermine the well-being of Latino families.
Take a stand against racism and injustice
Posted: June 3, 2020
Canal Alliance stands in solidarity with our black brothers and sisters to demand an end to the systemic racism and oppression that they face every day in this country.
Stories from the Front Lines (Gloria Castillo)
Posted: May 12, 2020
Gloria Castillo, Canal Alliance Case Manager, shares an inspiring client story and describes the joys and challenges of assisting the immigrant community during the shelter in place order.
Stories from the Front Lines (Henry Velasquez)
Posted: May 6, 2020
Henry Velasquez, University Prep (UP!) Middle School Program Supervisor, shares a story about how he helped ensure equitable access to distance learning for Latino students in Marin during Shelter in Place.
Stories from the Front Lines (Michael Gomez)
Posted: May 6, 2020
Michael Gomez, University Prep (UP!) High School Program Supervisor, shares an inspiring story about his colleague motivating others and taking action to help students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stories from the Front Lines (Melissa Potts)
Posted: April 24, 2020
Melissa Potts, Canal Alliance ESL Senior Manager shares her perspective on communicating with and supporting ESL students and her personal struggles during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
Stories from the Front Lines ( Regina Vindel)
Posted: April 22, 2020
Regina Vindel, Canal Alliance Workforce Development Career Navigator, spoke to us about her experiences and conversations while communicating with clients during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
