Category: Volunteerism

This year brought extraordinary challenges — and because of your support, Canal Alliance met them with determination. With your partnership and volunteer time, we remained steadfast in our mission: helping […]

On June 5th, we hosted a one-of-a-kind volunteer appreciation celebration themed “Magic in Community”. It was an evening filled with joy, laughter, friendship, and new connections. Although we’ve held volunteer […]

Margaret T, a supporter of Canal Alliance since 2020, says her career in the medical field was driven by a deep-seated desire to help people. From a young age, she […]

Ruth Jaeger, a Corte Madera resident and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and psychotherapist, has spent much of her life dedicated to helping others. Ruth was born in Israel and […]

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, […]

Dr. Ramon Resa started working in the fields of Central California when he was just two years old. As a child migrant farmworker, there was no time for play—his days […]

On July 11, Canal Alliance honored our dedicated volunteers with an exciting night at the San Rafael Pacifics game. The evening featured a ceremonial first pitch by Chief Program Officer […]

We are thrilled to announce that Deysi Mendez, a Canal neighborhood local who first came to Canal Alliance as a student in our youth education programs years ago, now joins […]

Canal Alliance is thrilled to announce the nomination of Laura Podell as Volunteer of the Year for the 31st Annual Heart of Marin Awards hosted by the Center for Nonprofit Volunteer and Leadership.
In San Rafael's Canal neighborhood, volunteer Bruce Todd has made a difference in the lives of Latino immigrants through his unwavering commitment to teaching English, offering guidance, and supporting citizenship aspirations at Canal Alliance.
December 17

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

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December 18

Medi-Cal & CalFresh Enrollment Support

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

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