Blog
SFF Unlocking the Power of Public-Nonprofit Partnership
Posted: September 21, 2022
The Canal Policy Working Group was formed in late sumer of 2020 to develop bold, equity–focused solutions to address the disproportionate impacts that Covid-19 brought to the Canal community.
The State of the Economy
Posted: September 6, 2022
North Bay businesses meet high demand, but shore up for a slowdown.
A responsible way for North Bay counties to ensure their economies remain robust is to support Latino business owners.
Immigration Legal Services as the Foundation for Improving Lives
Posted: September 6, 2022
Canal Alliance’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) serves as the foundation for Improving Lives in the Canal district.
New football club gives youth equitable access to competitive sports
Posted: September 1, 2022
After five years of planning and organizing, the dream of having a competitive Football Club in the Canal neighborhood is now a reality.
Closing the ‘nature gap’ for Latino youth in Marin
Posted: August 31, 2022
Access to the beauty and benefits of the outdoors is limited for many young people including first generation Latino students and newly arrived immigrant youth from the Canal neighborhood.
Alleviating overcrowding and expanding affordable housing
Posted: August 30, 2022
The Canal neighborhood of San Rafael is geographically isolated and densely populated: more than 12,000 people live in two square miles.
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.
Volunteer Carol Njus: ‘Whatever it takes’
Posted: August 2, 2022
Carol immersed herself in the study of Spanish, honing her skills in conversation and reading. She then put her language skills to work, helping Spanish-speaking residents of the Canal neighborhood make critical connections with employers, schools, and government institutions.
San Rafael’s Pickleweed Park upgrade slated for $4.2M grant
Posted: July 24, 2022
After more than a decade of planning, the proposed renovation of San Rafael’s Pickleweed Park has been selected for a $4.2 million boost.
Constructing the future with Marin Builders Association and College of Marin
Posted: June 24, 2022
Canal Alliance partners with College of Marin and the Marin Builders Association (MBA) to help hundreds of low-income Latino residents gain construction skills that lead to well-paying jobs.
