Blog
More than a schedule change: the four-day workweek brings wellbeing to immigrant- serving North Bay non-profit.
Posted: August 14, 2025
By Johanna Schleret Chief Human Resources Officer Canal Alliance In February 2024, Canal Alliance began a pilot of a four-day work week. In June 2024, we made
Canal Alliance’s Immigration Legal Services Program Surpasses Goals and Plans for Expansion
Posted: August 13, 2025
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.
Canal Alliance Continues Driving Economic Opportunity Through Career Support
Posted: August 13, 2025
At Canal Alliance, our Economic Mobility Department, strives to provide case management and career navigation services. As of last year, they had an existing caseload
From Rural Mexico to Tech Advocate: Karla’s Journey of Resilience, Representation, and Inspiration
Posted: August 11, 2025
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 Residents Shape the Future at Second Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro Community Fair
Posted: August 11, 2025
Following a successful launch last fall, the Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro (NCNF) Initiative hosted a second community fair on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. This community
Magic in Community Appreciation Event: Celebrating the Heart of Canal Alliance
Posted: July 9, 2025
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
Standing Together in the Face of Injustice
Posted: June 18, 2025
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
Remembering Thomas Vogl: Honoring a Beloved Colleague
Posted: June 16, 2025
In April, Canal Alliance unexpectedly lost one of our beloved staff members, Thomas Vogl. Thomas joined our team five years ago as our accountant and
From University Prep (UP!) Program to Project Engineer: Canal Alliance Graduate Pays it Forward
Posted: June 12, 2025
A story of sustained support, community connection, and doorways to success. Byron C. has been closely connected to Canal Alliance for years, from growing up
Canal Alliance is Managing a Resident-led Initiative to Design a Climate Resilient Neighborhood Plan for the Canal
Posted: June 10, 2025
Canal Alliance, through its Nuestro Canal Nuestro Futuro initiative (NCNF), is supporting Canal resident voices government decision-making processes. NCNF is a resident-led community planning initiative
