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Bank of America provides $155,000 in grants to Marin nonprofits
Posted: August 28, 2022
Bank of America has awarded a total of $155,000 to nine Marin County nonprofit organizations as part of its Charitable Foundation grant program.

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’).

August 20th: Run to Raise!
Posted: August 20, 2020
Updates on the Canal Wi-Fi network, the Canal Digital Access Equity Fund and more.

My Giving Story: Krystal
Posted: November 26, 2019
Canal Alliance is important to me because by appreciating the importance of inclusion, and by supporting immigrants in our community, Marin becomes a place where everyone can live, work, and succeed. That’s why I’m donating this GivingTueday.

Three easy ways to support Canal Alliance this holiday season
Posted: November 26, 2019
This holiday season, we’re making it easier than ever to support the impactful work that we’re doing to empower immigrants in our community.

Meet our volunteer: MJ Alves
Posted: August 8, 2019
Michael Joseph (MJ) Alves is a recent UC Berkeley (And College of Marin!) graduate who studied Environmental Policy & Population Studies. He volunteers with Canal Alliance to help other people find a voice and be heard both literally and figuratively. The work he does at Canal Alliance aligns with his passions in teaching, research and community outreach.

Meet Our Volunteer: John Adler
Posted: June 3, 2019
John has served as a member of our Board of Directors, a teacher, and a mentor. He is also a member of our Aliados de Canal Alliance program.

Meet our Volunteer: Charles Little
Posted: April 9, 2019
In honor of Volunteer Appreciation month, we’d like to highlight some of our stellar volunteers who are making a difference in our organization and in our community.

Empowering immigrants at the border and in our community.
Posted: April 4, 2019
Gloria recently took a volunteer trip to the U.S.-Mexico border, where she worked with immigrants to prepare them to make their case for asylum.

#GivingTuesday Results Are In!!
Posted: December 4, 2018
The checks have been counted, the pledges have been matched and the results are in! This #GivingTuesday 2018 we raised $17,191 to fund the critical services that Canal Alliance provides to the Latino immigrant community in Marin.