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Canal Alliance is Helping to Prevent Substance Abuse with Support from Marin Health
Posted: July 25, 2024
Canal Alliance’s behavioral health program is one of only two programs in Marin County to provide behavioral health and substance abuse prevention services to undocumented
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PLUS Foundation Gifts $5,000 to Canal Alliance for Workforce Development
Posted: July 22, 2024
The PLUS Foundation, represented by Scott Glowner, Marty Toth, and Jamison Narbaitz, generously donated $5,000 to Canal Alliance’s workforce development programs for the second year
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A Grand Slam Night: Celebrating Volunteers with the San Rafael Pacifics
Posted: July 22, 2024
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
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Highlights from the Canal Community Fair!
Posted: July 18, 2024
Check out these photos from the Canal Community Fair! It was a fantastic day filled with food, music, and community connections. We learned about the
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Supporting Student Success with Canal Alliance’s UP! Program
Posted: June 24, 2024
Lynda Greene, Executive Director of the Education Opportunity Fund, praises the Canal Alliance UP! program for its successful approach to supporting students from middle school
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Welcoming New Leadership to Canal Alliance
Posted: May 30, 2024
In December 2023, we welcomed two new staff directors to the Canal Alliance team, both of whom bring valuable skills and experiences that will help
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UP! Family Event & College Signing Day!
Posted: May 30, 2024
On May 11th, Canal Alliance’s University Prep (UP!) department hosted a family event at McNears Beach Park to celebrate the achievements of the senior high
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Canal Alliance Joins NALCAB to Strengthen Latino Communities
Posted: May 30, 2024
Canal Alliance is excited to announce that we have recently joined the National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders (NALCAB). Joining this esteemed network marks
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Protecting Tenants in San Rafael’s Canal Neighborhood
Posted: May 8, 2024
On April 15th, the San Rafael City Council voted unanimously in favor of a new ordinance to better protect tenants and residents of the Canal neighborhood
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Spring 2024 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO
Posted: May 2, 2024
Dear Friend, Spring is here and I am happy to share updates about new partnerships, how our programs teams are advancing affordable housing access, supporting