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A young person’s path to citizenship
Posted: February 15, 2022
Timoteo Vasquez-Mendez left his home in Guatemala, fleeing difficult conditions in his country, and traveled to the United States in search of a better future. He was stopped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as he tried to cross the border then sent to a detention center in New York, then released to stay with his uncle Jesus Vasquez in San Rafael. He was 17 years old.
Kristy Ponce Aizpurua’s Naturalization Story
Posted: February 11, 2022
When Kristy Ponce Aizpurua left Panama, nearly a decade ago, she left behind her family and her law practice. Today she manages operations for Canal Alliance’s Immigration Legal Services and is a U.S. citizen. Kristy shares her naturalization journey and her message to other new citizens – register to vote!
Gina Ayala Claxton Named Board President
Posted: February 11, 2022
Rockwell Automation President Gina Ayala Claxton was named President of the Board of Trustees of Canal Alliance in February, taking the helm during a period of organizational growth and through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic.
Dominican Deepens Community Connections
Posted: February 9, 2022
Dominican University and Canal Alliance deepen their long-term partnership with a focus on student/career pathways and addressing racial inequity in Marin.
San Rafael’s Community Partnerships Help Bridge the Digital Divide
Posted: January 19, 2022
Explore the collaboration that helped close the digital divide in one of San Rafael’s most densely populated area.
Board member works to help immigrants break down barriers
Posted: December 29, 2021
Canal Alliance board member Krystal Sandza is featured in the Ark.
Bay Area study: Pandemic aid kept needy afloat
Posted: December 26, 2021
Study credits emergency cash assistance programs from government and nonprofits for keeping people out of poverty. But social services leaders in Marin said the need remains, and especially in low-income non-White communities.
Redistricting Based On Census Data May Give Latinos In Marin County More Political Clout
Posted: December 20, 2021
Omar Carrera said the new district boundaries will make it easier to advocate for his community with one supervisor, rather than three.
Marin adopts redistricting map that bolsters Latino bloc
Posted: December 19, 2021
The new map complies 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, represented by Supervisor Dennis Rodoni.
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.