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Category: Legal Rights & Safety

Spring 2023 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO

Canal Alliance is dedicated to supporting the Latino immigrant community in Marin County through a variety of services and programs. With a focus on housing advocacy, unaccompanied minors, climate justice, and workforce expansion, the organization aims to empower the immigrant community and create lasting change
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Protected: Karla’s seven-year road to residency

In May 2022, seven years after she emigrated from Guatemala, Karla Rodas became a U.S. resident. She credits the Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team at Canal Alliance with helping her to achieve this milestone.
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A seven-year path to residency

In May 2022, seven years after she emigrated from Guatemala, Karla Rodas became a U.S. resident. She credits the Immigration Legal Services (ILS) team at Canal Alliance with helping her to achieve this milestone.
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A journey to a brighter future 

Discover the inspiring story of Blanca Garcia, a nursing student and mother who overcame adversity with the help of Canal Alliance. Learn how she transformed her life and now pursues her dreams in the medical field.
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Protecting Tenants’ Rights in the Canal Community

Housing is a critical issue facing low-income communities, and Canal Alliance advocates for the rights of tenants in the Canal neighborhood. With the support of the San Francisco Foundation and a coalition of partner organizations, Canal Alliance is empowering residents, preventing evictions, and ensuring that affordable housing remains accessible to
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Getting to Know Joana Castro Simonini, Director of Immigration Legal Services at Canal Alliance 

Canal Alliance is thrilled to announce Joana Castro Simonini’s promotion to Director of Immigration Legal services (ILS). Joana’s passion for immigration law has been with her since the beginning of law school and motivates her in her work for Canal Alliance and for our clients. In fact, Joana first came
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San Rafael tenants call for rent control in Canal neighborhood

Tenants of San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood and their supporters amassed at City Hall this week to demand that officials urgently enact a rent control ordinance amid mounting fears of gentrification.
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Temen quedarse en la calle: residentes hispanos piden control de renta en San Rafael

Decenas de inquilinos, en su mayoría hispanos, acudieron el lunes en la noche a una reunión en el Ayuntamiento de San Rafael para exigirle a las autoridades que impongan un control de renta para así evitar desalojos en la ciudad.
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Gabriela Araceli Gutiérrez and Filemón Parra Hernández: U.S. citizens and new voters

In this interview, Gabriela and Filemón detail their incredible journey, ongoing pursuit of educational opportunities, and what citizenship means to their family.
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Immigration Legal Services as the Foundation for Improving Lives

Canal Alliance's Immigration Legal Services (ILS) serves as the foundation for Improving Lives in the Canal district.
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December 17

Medi-Cal & CalFresh Enrollment Support

December 17, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get support with your Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollments and renewals — free of charge! Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health

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December 18

Medi-Cal & CalFresh Enrollment Support

December 18, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get support with your Medi-Cal and CalFresh enrollments and renewals — free of charge! Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health

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