Blog
Stay informed with news and updates from Canal Alliance programs and read about the impact of our work on the Latino immigrant community.
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.
UP! alumni turned staff member
Posted: December 9, 2020
Cat Melgar currently works part-time as a Youth Program Assistant with our college access and success program, UP! (University Prep). Although she has been working at Canal Alliance since July 2020, she has been involved with us for over 10 years as an UP! Student and graduate.
First-generation college-bound students describe how UP! helps them to succeed
Posted: October 15, 2020
See how UP! supports first-generation college bound students to succeed:
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.
August 20th: Run to Raise!
Posted: August 20, 2020
Updates on the Canal Wi-Fi network, the Canal Digital Access Equity Fund and more.
Construyendo Mi Negocio
Posted: February 3, 2020
Canal Alliance and the Small Business Development Center of Marin will offer a 10-week course for entrepreneurs.
Meet our Volunteer: Barbara Smilie
Posted: November 7, 2019
Canal Alliance volunteer: Barbara Smilie
Meet our volunteer: Jordan Vasquez
Posted: September 5, 2019
Meet Canal Alliance volunteer: Jordan Vasquez
Canal Alliance Book Recommendation List
Posted: August 9, 2019
Book Recommendation List from the Canal Alliance staff to encourage dialogue and understanding of immigration and the immigrant identity in America.