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Category: Volunteerism

Community Health Workers Tackle Opioid Crisis

Marin County Public Health Status Update for October 26, 2023 includes Community Health Workers Tackle Opioid Crisis; RSV Vaccine for Pregnant Women Now Available in Marin; Tracking Local COVID 19 Severe Illness Burden; Drop-In Vaccination Clinics Return to Marin; and COVID-19 Data Update.
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University student gives back

Britney Guiterrez Calderon registered new voters and advocated for equitable public infrastructure in the Canal community.
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Jordan Vasquez: Student volunteer becomes a mentor to immigrant youth

Jordan Vasquez started out as a volunteer teacher's aide at Canal Alliance helping immigrants speak English. Jordan is now helping immigrant youth in the OFY program as the Client success Mentor Coordinator.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Dominican University student gives back

Christina Pathoumthong, a fourth-year History and Political Science major got involved with Canal Alliance through the Dominican University Service Learning Program.
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Community impact of Voces del Canal

Voces del Canal is a coalition of resident leaders and Latino immigrants from the Canal Neighborhood of San Rafael who came together in 2014 to lead an unprecedented community-driven research project alongside the leadership of Canal Alliance and Dominican University to identify the biggest challenges facing the Canal community. In
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Former educator builds and donates handmade desks to UP! students

As the digital divide added to the crisis that was disproportionately impacting students and families of color, Eric creatively and generously put his talents and passion to work supporting students. In total, Eric crafted 17 desks by hand for UP! students, and Lisa complemented the donation by providing school supplies.
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Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Brinen Stout

Linda Brinen Stout started making cloth face masks as a way to give back to the community and help slow the spread of COVID-19. Linda has made and donated approximately 3,600 masks.
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Meet our volunteer: Jordan Vasquez

Jordan Vasquez, a committed volunteer at Canal Alliance, shares his enriching journey of teaching English, providing social services, and supporting his local community
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Meet our volunteer: MJ Alves

Michael Joseph (MJ) Alves is a recent UC Berkeley (And College of Marin!) graduate who studied Environmental Policy & Population Studies. He volunteers with Canal Alliance to help other people find a voice and be heard both literally and figuratively. The work he does at Canal Alliance aligns with his
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Meet our Volunteer: Denys Sanchez

Denys Sanchez is a local mother to two young children and a nursing student who volunteers to help Latina mothers navigate motherhood in their new homes.
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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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