Our Impact,
By THE NUMBERS
Measuring the difference we make
At Canal Alliance, we hold ourselves accountable by carefully measuring our impact and tracking key indicators across all of our programs. By closely monitoring outcomes, we can see where we are making the greatest difference and where adjustments are needed.
This commitment to using data not only ensures that our programs achieve the results we intend but also allows us to refine and strengthen them over time — so that every effort leads to greater opportunity and lasting change for the Latino immigrant community in Marin.
Metrics
AGENCY WIDE
BUDGET
for operating expenses for fiscal year 2027
EMPLOYEES
as of fall 2026
CLIENTS SERVED
in the 2026 fiscal year
Immediate Needs
CLIENTS SUPPORTED
with immediate needs in the 2026 fiscal year
INDIVIDUALS
received services to prevent homelessness in fiscal year 2026
HOURS
of case management provided in fiscal year 2026
Food Pantry
POUNDS OF FOOD
distributed to the community via our weekly food pantry in the 2026 fiscal year
CLIENTS
visited the food pantry each week in fiscal year 2026
Mental Health
INDIVIDUALS
received counseling services in the 2026 fiscal year
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
were reached in fiscal year 2026 through domestic violence outreach efforts, expanding awareness and support
UNACCOMPANIED
MINORS
ages 13–21 participated in the Opportunities for Youth program in fiscal year 2026, representing Guatemala, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
distributed in fiscal year 2026
AFFORDABLE UNITS
now owned by Canal Alliance after purchasing a nine-unit building in October of 2024
HOURS
of housing assistance, including home ownership counseling, provided in the 2026 fiscal year
LEGAL RIGHTS & SAFETY
Immigration Legal Services
CLIENTS
were granted green cards in fiscal year 2026
CLIENTS
received case management services in fiscal year 2026
CLIENTS
received work permits in fiscal year 2026
Immigrant Rights Education
TRAININGS
held in fiscal year 2026 to educate the community, partners, and allies about the rights of immigrants
PEOPLE
participated in Canal Alliance’s immigrant rights education and training events held in fiscal year 2025
WHISTLES
distributed through Whistlemania in fiscal year 2026
Citizenship Exam Preparation
STUDENTS
completed citizenship exam prep classes in fiscal year 2026
Tax Filing
IN TAX REFUNDS
returned to clients for the 2025 tax year
TAX RETURNS
completed and filed for the 2025 tax year
EDUCATION & CAREER TRAINING
Youth Education
STUDENTS
served annually by University Prep (UP!), our program for middle and high school students
ACCEPTANCE RATE
to two- and four-year colleges for the 2026 high school grads in UP! program
RENTENTION RATE
for middle and high school students enrolled in the UP! program
STUDENTS
served annually by our College 2 Career program (C2C), which supports students through college and into their careers
GRADUATION RATE
for C2C students working to complete their degrees in four to six years
RETENTION RATE
for students enrolled in the C2C pogram
Adult Education
STUDENTS
completed citizenship exam preparation classes in fiscal year 2026
STUDENTS
participated in English as a Second Language classes, taught by College of Marin at at Canal Alliance’s headquarters
STUDENTS
completed digital literacy training and received a Chromebook free of charge
Entrepreneurship Programs
GRADUATES
of the Building My Business training program — launched in 2019 — as of June 2026
SMALL BUSINESS MARKETS
hosted in fiscal year 2026, with more planned for the future
SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
supported through the Small Business Support Clinics in fiscal year 2026
Career Certification Programs
OF GRADUATES
secured job placements within 12 months of completing their career certification programs
AVERAGE WAGE INCREASE
from pre-program wages to 12-month post-placement wages
STUDENTS
have trained for new careers offering living wages and ongoing advancement since 2018
STRONG & RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Community Capacity Building
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
have graduated from our Leadership Academy, launched in 2024
GRADUATES
of the Leadership Academy now serve on key civic bodies including with the City of San Rafael, the Police Advisory and Accountability Committee, and the Pickleweed Park Committee
Place-Based Neighborhood Planning
CANAL RESIDENTS
now sit on the governance body for Nuestro Canal, Nuestro Futuro and are trained in planning, policy, public speaking, and engagement.
RESIDENT LEADERS
participated in 35 resident NCNF working group meetings in fiscal year 2026, developing community-driven recommendations for programs, projects, and policy solutions.
COMMUNITY LEADERS
attended and provided public comment before the San Rafael and Novato City Councils in fiscal year 2026, advancing community priorities
COUNTY-OWNED PARCEL
at 620 Canal Street will be site for future public park and a pedestrian bridge across the Canal, increasing access and walkability for Canal residents
Get Out the (Latino!) Vote
NEW VOTERS
registered leading up to 2024 presidential election
INCREASE
in voter registration in the Canal voter precinct for the 2024 presidential election, thanks in part to Canal Alliance education and outreach.
Community Resiliency Team
RESIDENTS
Received emergency food assistance provided MCF in fiscal year 2026 to offset the harm of nationwide delays to SNAP/CalFresh benefits
INDIVIDUALS
were enrolled in AlertMarin and Nixle in fiscal year to receive critical and timely information in the event of an emergency
NARCAN BOXES
installed in public locations in San Rafael in fiscal year 2026 to make life-saving overdose reversal medication easily accessible