Right outside of the offices of Canal Alliance stands a 22 x 28 feet community mural that students from our Youth Scholarship Program painted. The youth named the mural “True Colors,” as a reminder of the rich ethnic and social diversity of Canal residents. The mural celebrates the strength and resilience of community members and the youth – ages 11 -18 – who are part of Canal Alliance’s Youth Scholarship Program.
This project was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Canal Alliance, ForWords, Precita Eyes and Marin Community Foundation. On November 9, 2011 the students had a community ribbon cutting celebration to unveil the mural. The celebration was attended by 200 hundred people. Mayor Albert Boro was one of the invitees who addressed the crowd.
We are excited you are interested in volunteering in the work of Canal Alliance. Volunteers are an important part of our organization. There are many ways you can make a difference through volunteering. Check out the list for the right match for you!
PG&E has been a big supporter of Canal Alliance for many years. Their support enables us to address basic needs by providing emergency food and financial assistance, as well as to promote self-sufficiency and employability by providing English as a Second Language (ESL), computer literacy and financial education classes, small business development training, and other income enhancement programs.
