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College of Marin English-language instruction coming to San Rafael’s Canal neighborhood

College of Marin (COM) and Canal Alliance today announced a deepening of their longstanding partnership; together the two organizations will bring COM English as a Second Language (ESL) classes to […]

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Newman’s Own Foundation Provides Key Funding for Canal Alliance Operations

Canal Alliance is pleased to announce that Newman’s Own Foundation has made a grant of $5,000 to support our general operations. This funding will help to advance to support the Latino immigrant community here in Marin County.
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Canal Alliance’s PACE Program Receives Grant from Wells Fargo  

Canal Alliance is proud to announce that it has received a $25,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support our Policy and Civic Engagement (PACE) program. This grant will help to advance the five key initiatives of PACE which seeks to advocate for affordable housing, improve transportation equity, mitigate sea-level rice
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From Magical Michoacán to Marin County

It was 2013 and I was a newlywed, living with my new husband in a rented apartment in the Canal neighborhood of San Rafael.I was home recovering from a long battle with cancer, unable to work as a chef or barista in cafes and restaurants as I had for the
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Redwood Credit Union Builds Bikes for Kids

On Monday, October 9, 2023, Redwood Credit Union dedicated the day to positively impacting the communities it serves. For its “Day of Impact,
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Fall 2023 Stakeholder Update from Omar Carrera, CEO

It has been a busy summer for us! As the air turns crisp and we settle into fall, I want to pause and take a moment to celebrate our progress […]

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Canal Alliance Poised for Continued Expansion, Announces Purchase of Headquarters Building in San Rafael 

It is with great pride that Canal Alliance announces ownership of a new, permanent headquarters at 711 Grand Avenue in San Rafael.   Over the past several years, Canal Alliance has […]

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Canal Alliance Named 2023 UnidosUS Regional Affiliate of the Year

As part of the 2023 UnidosUS Annual Conference -- Canal Alliance was named the 2023 UnidosUS Califor. Regional Affiliate of the Year!
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Bank of America Supports Canal Alliance Workforce Development Programs 

Canal Alliance is proud to announce that Bank of America has made a grant in support of our Workforce Development Programs in the amount of $15,000. This grant will facilitate […]

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Workforce Development Spotlight: Maria is Measuring Her Own Success 

Maria, a recent graduate of our Construction Certification Workforce Development Program, has an incredible story, one that illustrates how Canal Alliance’s Workforce Programs remove barriers to success for Marin County’s Latino community. Maria’s journey showcases the immense value of these programs, the access they create to higher-paying jobs, and an
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