Category: Legal Rights & Safety

The Trump administration took office just six weeks ago, and it has been a destabilizing, stressful, and scary time. For all of us who care about vulnerable people and communities, […]

Many opportunities are available only to U.S. citizens. This Citizenship Day we are breaking down some of these benefits and encouraging citizenship-eligible lawful permanent residents (LPRs) to take the next step toward becoming U.S. citizens.

At Canal Alliance, our community is our priority. Every day, we have the privilege of walking alongside immigrant families as they build brighter futures for themselves and their loved ones. […]

Across the country, arrests, detentions, deportations, and growing barriers to legal entry continue to create deep uncertainty for immigrant families. Many people live with the daily fear of being separated […]

Canal Alliance’s Immigration Legal Services (ILS) department provides critical legal support to immigrants, including unaccompanied youth, helping them navigate complex immigration processes and achieve stability. In 2024, one of the […]

Karla is pictured alongside a group of individuals who identify as Latino, Latina or LatinX at the NTEN’s Nonprofit Technology Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. Karla, Canal Alliance’s Salesforce Analyst, is […]

A statement from our CEO, Omar Carrera. Over the weekend, we witnessed communities across the country take bold action in solidarity with immigrants and their allies in Los Angeles. In […]

At Canal Alliance, tax preparation is about more than just paperwork. In this video, we meet Blanca, who found guidance and support when she needed it most, and José, a […]

Canal Alliance is a crucial resource for the Latino immigrant community, providing Know Your Rights training and Family Preparedness education workshops, in addition to providing ongoing legal services and public […]

At Canal Alliance, we strive to support our employees in their daily work to address the complex issues of poverty and migration, which requires constant learning and adaptation. Because the […]

October 19

Community Meeting on ICE in Marin

October 19, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us to learn about Marin County’s proposed NonCollaboration (Sanctuary) Ordinance. Marin County is considering a proposed Non-Collaboration (Sanctuary) Ordinance

October 6

Shape the Future of Housing

October 6, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Your Voice Matters! Join the Housing Conversation! Come share your experiences and ideas about housing stability, affordability and belonging as

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