For Belida, attending college had always felt like a natural next step. Born and raised in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael and the youngest of three siblings, Belida grew […]
At Canal Alliance, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our University Prep (UP!) program supports Latino students from sixth grade through high school with […]
University Prep (UP!) student Alex Macias has already been honored with the MCE Because of Youth Award — an outstanding recognition of his leadership, creativity, and deep commitment to environmental stewardship. As a […]
Julian, a graduating senior at San Rafael High School, has been part of the University Prep (UP!) program since 2019, when he first joined as a sixth grader ultimately becoming an important part of […]
Canal Alliance’s University Prep (UP!) Program is deeply grounded upon the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. The UP! program works alongside Latino first generation youth from sixth grade through high school through intensive afterschool academic programming. The program […]
Canal Alliance’s youth and adult education programs provide essential academic, career, and digital skills training for low-income Latino youth and adults in Marin. Through these programs, participants build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to succeed in […]
Our University Prep (UP!) program supports Latino youth from sixth grade through high school through intensive afterschool academic programming. The program focuses on students earning B and C grades, including English Language […]
Our partnership with the Point Reyes National Seashore Association (PRNSA) has become an important extension of the work we do through the University Prep (UP!) Program here at Canal Alliance. […]
This summer, Canal Alliance successfully launched its Student Leader Internship Program in partnership with the Bank of America Student Leaders initiative. Bank of America’s Student Leaders program provides paid summer […]
August 20, 2025 Canal Alliance is expanding upon its seven-year partnership with College of Marin (COM) by engaging with Marin Transit and Workforce Alliance of the North Bay (WANB) to […]
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