March 2020 Newsletter
March 6, 2020
In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8th, Canal Alliance is elevating the stories and perspectives of the powerful and inspiring women in our community. From policy to education, and advocacy to community policing, Latinas are changing the face of leadership in Marin County:
Monica Cañas, a Trustee on the Larkspur Corte Madera School Board who is showing Latino families that they have a place in deciding the future of their communities.
Anna Pletcher, a partner at O’Melveny & Myers and former candidate for Marin County District Attorney who shares her thoughts on ambition and justice.
Officers Lorena Vega and Jessica Trujillo with San Rafael Police Department who are paving new paths for women in community policing.
And Air Gallegos, Canal Alliance’s Director of Education and Career who is working everyday to create educational equity in our communities.
Gracias to all of the Latina leaders who are blazing new trails and empowering our next generation of leaders! 
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Why I Give: Donor Highlight “We believe in the work that the Canal Alliance does to support our community in San Rafael. My husband and I are proud to be a small part of the Canal Alliance family.” – D.C.
Volunteer Feature: Alex Dubin When Alex Dubin volunteered at Canal Alliance he helped with asylum applications and served as an aide in our ESL program where he learned that he had a passion for working with immigrant communities.
So when he graduated from Tulane University, his mother, Laurie, dedicated his celebration to Canal Alliance and raised nearly $1,000 in honor of Alex’s accomplishments.
“[Alex] got so much out of working at Canal Alliance,” says Laurie. “It exposed him to a slice of Marin that not enough of us see. He got to know immigrants and hear their stories – about the circumstances that led them to leave their countries and the struggles they face here in the US. It led to friendships that he maintains to this day. It’s one thing to read the news or see hardworking Central Americans around Marin – its another thing to get to know them personally the way Alex has. It inspired him to learn Spanish and be as fluent as possible and led to his college double major in Latin American Studies and Spanish.”
After graduation, Alex completed his ESL certification program from Tulane and lived in Mexico City teaching English in a local elementary school. He’s now on a National Outdoor Leadership School program in Chile & Patagonia.
GRACIAS to Alex for all the work that he has done with Canal Alliance and to the Dubin family for their support of our mission and the community!
Be sure to check the Canal Alliance Community Calendar regularly!
Join us to build a stronger and more engaged community. Community partners and local agencies are invited to submit events that provide opportunities for community education and empowerment. 
Census 2020 Updates 
The 2020 Census is less than one month away! It’s essential that everyone participate early to avoid in-person follow ups by Census Representatives.
Help us spread the word and make sure everyone in Marin gets counted!
Program Highlight On March 2nd we recognized World Teen Mental Health Day. This day is dedicated to raising greater awareness of mental health issues among teens, as well as provide education about removing stigmas surrounding preventative mental health.
In honor of our commitment to a holistic approach to case management for our clients, including with our students and families in the University Prep (UP!) program, we introduced you to the Doctora who is partnering with Canal Alliance to support our students all year long 
Program News and Updates
UP! Students Apply University Prep (UP!) is accepting applications for the 2020-21 school year. 5th grade families apply by March 11th. 6th-11th grade families apply by May 1st.
Tax Assistance at Canal Alliance Canal Alliance is once again hosting FREE Tax Preparation Assistance Workshops this tax season to help community members maximize their refunds. 
Free Immigration Consultations New clients who live and work in Marin County can access Canal Alliance’s Walk In Legal Clinics. More Ways to Keep in Touch
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