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Category: Individual & Family Wellbeing

Stories from the Front Lines (Gloria Castillo)

Gloria Castillo, Canal Alliance Case Manager, shares an inspiring client story and describes the joys and challenges of assisting the immigrant community during the shelter in place order.
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Stories from the Front Lines (Michael Gomez)

Michael Gomez, University Prep (UP!) High School Program Supervisor, shares an inspiring story about his colleague motivating others and taking action to help students and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Stories from the Front Lines (Melissa Potts)

Melissa Potts, Canal Alliance ESL Senior Manager shares her perspective on communicating with and supporting ESL students and her personal struggles during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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Stories from the Front Lines ( Regina Vindel)

Regina Vindel, Canal Alliance Workforce Development Career Navigator, spoke to us about her experiences and conversations while communicating with clients during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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Stories from the Front Lines ( Laura-Jimenez-diecks)

Laura Jiménez-Diecks, Canal Alliance Case Manager, shares a client story that highlights the severe impact of the COVID-19 situation for immigrant families in Marin along with her own journey while working during Shelter in Place.
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Stories from the Front Lines (Karla Hernandez-Navarro)

Karla Hernandez-Navarro, Canal Alliance ESL Coordinator, shares a client story from an ESL student and her own family’s experience during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
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Coronavirus updates

Help hardworking immigrants who face financial challenges during the COVID-19 crisis by donating to our Client Support Fund If you have any questions about the Client Support Fund or donating […]

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Meet our Volunteer: Barbara Smilie

Meet Barbara Smilie, a dedicated volunteer at Canal Alliance, who helps high schoolers prepare for college. Drawing on her personal experiences with the immigrant community, she underscores the importance of the Alliance's legal services in helping immigrants navigate their futures.
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Empowering through Education and Partnership

Read our June 2019 Newsletter- Empowering through Education and Partnerships
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Canal Alliance Responds to Sheriff’s Office Collaboration with ICE: Steps in the right direction

Join us as we discuss next steps toward increasing transparency and public awareness of the devastating effects of deportation.
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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

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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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