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Rent Regulations in San Rafael’s Canal District

To:Mayor Kate ColinMembers of the San Rafael City Council RE: Rent regulations in San Rafael’s Canal District Dear Esteemed Elected Officials: We represent a coalition of Marin non-profits working alongside […]

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Marin nonprofits call for rent control in San Rafael

A coalition of Marin nonprofits is asking San Rafael to urgently adopt a rent control ordinance for the Canal neighborhood amid concerns of gentrification
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SFF Unlocking the Power of Public-Nonprofit Partnership

The Canal Policy Working Group was formed in late sumer of 2020 to develop bold, equity--focused solutions to address the disproportionate impacts that Covid-19 brought to the Canal community.
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Bank of America provides $155,000 in grants to Marin nonprofits

Bank of America has awarded a total of $155,000 to nine Marin County nonprofit organizations as part of its Charitable Foundation grant program.
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San Rafael’s Pickleweed Park upgrade slated for $4.2M grant

After more than a decade of planning, the proposed renovation of San Rafael’s Pickleweed Park has been selected for a $4.2 million boost.
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San Rafael approves Canal transportation plan

San Rafael has a new five-year plan to improve transportation safety and accessibility in the city’s Canal neighborhood.
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Canal Alliance brings Covid-19 resources to small businesses in the Canal   

Business pop ups, begun in Spring 2022, are the latest way that the Covid-19 outreach team at Canal Alliance is helping stem transmissions and keep the community safe and protected.
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Recovery and Resilience in the Canal Community: Economic Impacts and Solutions During the Covid-19 Pandemic

Public health pandemics, such as COVID-19, not only impact the physical health and wellbeing of communities but also often have far-reaching effects on their social, psychological, environmental, and economic welfare.
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San Rafael commits $100K for Canal lighting upgrades

Adrian Rodriguez, Marin Independent Journal, May 12, 2022 San Rafael is poised to spend $100,000 to improve public lighting in the Canal area, responding to residents’ calls to increase safety […]

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Powerful Women Making a Positive Impact and Pushing Boundaries

Air Gallegos is featured as one of the most influential and powerful women in Marin Magazine's Leading Ladies article.
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December 5

Sound The Alarm

December 5, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Smoke Alarms Save Lives! Working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death from home fires in half. That’s why

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September 5

Our Canal, Our Bicycles

September 5, 2026 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Accessible transportation in the Canal is important! In collaboration with Redwood Bike Share, MCE, and Drop Mobility, Canal Alliance’s PACE

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