Blog
Stay informed with news and updates from Canal Alliance programs and read about the impact of our work on the Latino immigrant community.
Citizenship Test Independent Study Resources
Posted: March 8, 2021
Prepare for your naturalization interview and the English and civics tests using these online resources.
September 17th: This Month is Critical
Posted: September 17, 2020
Updates on our advocacy and policy work, the Canal Wi-Fi network and more.
September 4th: A Step Forward
Posted: September 4, 2020
Updates on our COVID-19 efforts, advocacy and policy work, and the Canal Wi-Fi network and more.
2020 Census challenges and successes
Posted: July 30, 2020
An interview with Fernando Barreto, Canal Alliance Community Engagement Manager on how Canal Alliance has adapted its Census strategy and approach during COVID-19 and Shelter-in-Place.
Administration Aims to Diminish Immigrant Voices
Posted: July 23, 2020
Canal Alliance and Community Action Marin affirms their goal of a fair and accurate census that counts everyone. The White House is trying to remove undocumented residents from the process of redistricting which takes place after every decennial census. The Administration’s goal is to redefine which people count as “persons” and scare all immigrants from participating in the census. The Census Bureau will continue to reach out to all households to respond to the 2020 Census. We must protect our communities, the Constitution, and the census from political manipulation by encouraging participation in the 2020 Census.
Workshop, Partnerships Roll Out for 2020 Census
Posted: January 14, 2020
Marin County needs more $25-per-hour temporary workers to assure an accurate 2020 U.S. Census this spring. “Before we start counting our local residents, we need to make sure
Requirements for U.S. Citizenship
Posted: September 15, 2019
Many people who live, work, create jobs, and pay taxes in this country are eligible for citizenship, yet lack of knowledge about how the process works.
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.
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