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Andrea Rivas Iraheta connects with newly arrived immigrant youth

A case worker helps young people connect to education and employment, build community, and pursue their goals.
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Field Trips for Immigrant Youth

Immigrant youth learn the basics of rock climbing thanks to our community partners.
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Emergency response teams connect with communities

Marin County turned to community-based organizations like Canal Alliance to form the new model of emergency preparedness : Community Response Teams.
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Volunteer Tax Experts Help Immigrants Access over $1 Million in Returns

The team at Canal Alliance provides one-on-one support, helping immigrants overcome barriers and access their tax returns.
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A young person’s path to citizenship

Timoteo Vasquez-Mendez left his home in Guatemala, fleeing difficult conditions in his country, and traveled to the United States in search of a better future. He was stopped by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as he tried to cross the border then sent to a detention center in New
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Kristy Ponce Aizpurua’s Naturalization Story 

When Kristy Ponce Aizpurua left Panama, nearly a decade ago, she left behind her family and her law practice. Today she manages operations for Canal Alliance’s Immigration Legal Services and is a U.S. citizen. Kristy shares her naturalization journey and her message to other new citizens – register to vote!
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Gina Ayala Claxton Named Board President

Rockwell Automation President Gina Ayala Claxton was named President of the Board of Trustees of Canal Alliance in February, taking the helm during a period of organizational growth and through the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic.
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Dominican Deepens Community Connections

Dominican University and Canal Alliance deepen their long-term partnership with a focus on student/career pathways and addressing racial inequity in Marin.
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San Rafael’s Community Partnerships Help Bridge the Digital Divide

Explore the collaboration that helped close the digital divide in one of San Rafael's most densely populated area.
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Board member works to help immigrants break down barriers

Canal Alliance board member Krystal Sandza is featured in the Ark.
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