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Building Bridges, Shaping the Future: Lessons from the Bay to the Canal
Posted: November 5, 2025
In September, the Policy, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement team and community leaders took part in two inspiring experiences that are helping shape the future of
Mariana: From CNA to Future Nurse
Posted: October 29, 2025
Mariana’s story is a beautiful reminder that no path in life is ever linear. It’s a journey shaped by resilience, and the courage to begin
Fall 2025 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO
Posted: October 27, 2025
Dear Friends, A lot has happened since I last wrote in April. In the past several months we have endured heartbreaking and terrifying events, both here in our community and as an
Omar Carrera Added as Co-Chair to the Latine Kitchen Cabinet, Helping Lead Regional Work on Housing and Equity
Posted: October 22, 2025
On October 14, the San Francisco Foundation’s Latine Kitchen Cabinet (LKC) brought together more than 125 Latine leaders from across the Bay Area for the
Canal Families Share Their Vision for Education and Community Spaces
Posted: September 22, 2025
After the successful launch last fall and the second community fair in May, the Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro (NCNF) initiative hosted a community workshop in
Update on 516 Canal Street: How Community Comes Together in a Crisis
Posted: September 10, 2025
Over the last two weeks, over a thousand community members have come together to support 55 individuals who lost their homes and all of their
Canal Alliance Launches Inaugural Student Leader Internship Program with Bank of America, Supporting Local Youth Through Leadership and Community Impact
Posted: September 9, 2025
This summer, Canal Alliance successfully launched its Student Leader Internship Program in partnership with the Bank of America Student Leaders initiative. Interns were oriented to
If I Could Stay: Two Stories About Family, Fear, and Strength
Posted: September 3, 2025
On August 23, Canal Alliance is proud to partner with CAFILM, Multicultural Center of Marin, West Marin Community Services, Youth Leadership Institute, On the Margins,
Update on 516 Canal Street Fire: Support for Families and Next Steps
Posted: August 26, 2025
Dear Marin community, Thank you for the outpouring of support for the families of the 516 Canal Street fire. As always, I am heartened and
Canal Alliance is here for our Community. Response to 516 Canal St Fire.
Posted: August 21, 2025
When disaster strikes, families in our community can lose everything in an instant. Fires, floods, storms, evictions, deportations, and other unforeseen emergencies often leave people
