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Stay informed with news and updates from Canal Alliance programs and read about the impact of our work on the Latino immigrant community.
Aliados por la Salud (Allies for Health) implement creative strategies to support the health of vulnerable communities
Posted: June 11, 2021
In January 2021, Canal Alliance joined the Aliados por la Salud (Allies for Health) campaign. This partnership includes University of California San Francisco, Marin County, and Merced County and is focused on identifying challenges and proposing solutions for improving COVID-19 services to Latino immigrant communities.
Community impact of Voces del Canal
Posted: May 12, 2021
Voces del Canal is a coalition of resident leaders and Latino immigrants from the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael who came together in 2014 to lead an unprecedented community-driven research project alongside the leadership of Canal Alliance and Dominican University to identify the biggest challenges facing the Canal community. In conducting this research project and survey, residents wanted to affirm their role as authentic, local experts and give power to the collective experiences of Canal residents who shared their personal stories, opinions, and vision for a stronger and safer Canal.
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.