Get Assistance

Our Social Services Team is available to help individuals and families identify resources that address their urgent and basic needs.

Case Management

Bilingual Case Managers are available to assist directly and provide referrals to health care, emergency rent and utility assistance, wage recovery, and more.

• To schedule an appointment, call: (415) 454-2640.

Food Pantry

Canal Alliance partners with the San Francisco Marin Food Bank to offer a weekly Food Pantry for families to access free nutritious foods, fresh fruits, and vegetables. Each year, the Tuesday Food Pantry serves more than 1,200 families and distributes more than $1 million in food to the community.

• Tuesdays from 8am to 10am, while supplies last
• 91 Larkspur Street, San Rafael – in front of Canal Alliance

Emotional Support and Behavioral Health

Our Behavioral Health team offers trauma-informed therapy services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families; as well as therapy groups throughout the year according to needs expressed by the community. Our services are free of cost and do not require insurance.

Rental Assistance

Do you need financial advice to buy or rent your first home, prevent evictions or foreclosure? Would you like confidential help to buy a home or improve your credit? Canal Alliance is working with UNIDOSUS to offer free and confidential advice to tenants in Marin County.

• For more information call: 415-454-2640
• Or call the UnidosUS Counseling Connection Center: 844-394-0656, or visit this link for more information

We are also available to partner with other agencies and community groups to organize talks and trainings. To schedule an appointment, call (415) 454-2640. Your Home! Your Rights!

Tax Preparation Assistance

Get your taxes done right with support from Canal Alliance. No appointment needed, first come first serve.

86 Belvedere St
San Rafael, CA 94901
(415) 404-6485

Saturdays ONLY
February 3 to April 13, 2024
10:00am to 4:00pm

What to Bring:

• Photo ID and Social
• Security Card or ITIN for
• each person on your tax return
• W-2 for all jobs
• All 1099s, 1098s and any
• other tax forms
• Last year’s tax return
• Saving/Checking account & routing
• number for Direct Deposit