Blog
Stay informed with news and updates from Canal Alliance programs and read about the impact of our work on the Latino immigrant community.
Aliados spotlight: Jen Caynan
Posted: February 3, 2021
In 2018, after dedicating two years as a stay-at-home mom, Jen pivoted professionally and accepted a position at a nonprofit organization in Marin County. At that same time, she joined Canal Alliance’s dedicated community of donors who make a monthly recurring gift by becoming a member of the Canal Alliance Aliados (Spanish for ‘Allies’).
Celebrating a 16-year partnership
Posted: February 3, 2021
For 16 years, Canal Alliance has partnered with Dominican University’s Service-Learning Program. As a main component of the program, Dominican students are placed within programs at Canal Alliance and other community-based organizations and commit to working with them for a minimum of two hours per week for a full 15-week semester.
Partnership with UCSF on NIH grant to bring critical resources to Latino immigrants
Posted: February 3, 2021
Through an exciting new partnership with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), Canal Alliance will participate in the development of more effective measures for COVID-19 testing, resource distribution and vaccine distribution in under-resourced, Latino-immigrant communities.
Committed to supporting the community
Posted: January 21, 2021
As the Financial Assistance Program Supervisor, Lauren Silver oversees a team that connects community members with emergency cash payments to help support individuals and families with the economic repercussions of the pandemic.
Former educator builds and donates handmade desks to UP! students
Posted: January 20, 2021
As the digital divide added to the crisis that was disproportionately impacting students and families of color, Eric creatively and generously put his talents and passion to work supporting students. In total, Eric crafted 17 desks by hand for UP! students, and Lisa complemented the donation by providing school supplies.
October 9th: Opportunities for Growth
Posted: October 9, 2020
At Canal Alliance, we are always looking for opportunities to better support the Latino community. We invite you to learn about our opportunities for making a difference when you join us in our efforts!
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.
Investigating COVID cases in the Canal
Posted: September 3, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has intensified long-standing inequities caused by language barriers, underscoring challenges that non-English speakers face accessing critical information during public health emergencies.
Letter from Chief Executive Officer, Omar Carrera
Posted: August 28, 2020
In response to recent actions that some describe as racial profiling and racially motivated by police officers in Tiburon, California, Canal Alliance stands behind its values of inclusion, safety, and mutual respect to support Tiburon business owners, Yema Khalif and Hawi Awash.
Were you unable to pay April rent?
Posted: April 29, 2020
You still have time to protect yourself from being evicted, but you must act NOW!