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Newly trained Marin County construction students are ready for hire
Posted: December 10, 2021
The College of Marin, In partnership with Canal Alliance and the Marin Builders Association will graduate 18 students with construction skills.
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New map of Marin supervisorial districts boosts Latino concentration
Posted: December 8, 2021
The map approved by supervisors Tuesday complied with Canal Alliance’s request to move an area along Lincoln Avenue in San Rafael from District 1, which is represented by Supervisor Damon Connolly, into District 4
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ABC7 News Reports on Canal Alliance
Posted: December 7, 2021
ABC7 covers Canal Alliance’s work on community support during the Holiday season. Canal Alliance supports Marin County’s Immigrant Community.
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College of Marin Trades program prepares more grads
Posted: December 4, 2021
The College of Marin, In partnership with Canal Alliance and the Marin Builders Association will graduate 18 students with construction skills.
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Marin, Sonoma nonprofits get $500k in grants for COVID response in vulnerable communities
Posted: December 2, 2021
Canal Alliance is among two non profits to receive funding to support pilot projects between health departments to rapidly scale up COVID-19 prevention and vaccination, especially in refugee, immigrant and migrant communities.
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How One County Convinced Nearly All Its Residents to Get Vaccinated
Posted: November 29, 2021
Before the pandemic, Marin County had the lowest vaccination rates in California. Now, more than 90 percent of its adults are protected against COVID-19.
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Marin redistricting might consolidate Latino voters
Posted: November 11, 2021
Latino residents in Marin County might soon wield more influence on the Board of Supervisors given the direction that the redistricting process is taking.
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This neighborhood in Marin is the most segregated in the Bay Area
Posted: October 7, 2021
The Canal neighborhood of San Rafael is among the most segregated districts in the Bay Area, according to a study.
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Marin Co. has highest vaccination rate in CA with 90% of eligible residents fully vaccinated
Posted: September 21, 2021
Marin County has reached a milestone. 97 percent of this county’s eligible residents have received at least one dose of the vaccine and 90 percent are fully vaccinated, but the milestones don’t stop here.
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Dominican Partners To Support Rental Assistance Program
Posted: September 16, 2021
With the COVID-19 pandemic greatly exacerbating housing insecurity in Marin County, Dominican University of California has partnered with the County of Marin and Canal Alliance on an emergency rental assistance program that helps connect local residents with resources and support.