On a deceivingly dry mid-February afternoon, the Planning, Advocacy, and Civic Engagement (PACE) team met with students and faculty from Dominican University of California to give an environmental justice themed tour of the Canal neighborhood. Professor […]
Across the country, arrests, detentions, deportations, and growing barriers to legal entry continue to create deep uncertainty for immigrant families. Many people live with the daily fear of being separated […]
Canal Alliance’s University Prep (UP!) Program is deeply grounded upon the belief that everyone should have the opportunity to succeed. The UP! program works alongside Latino first generation youth from sixth grade through high school through intensive afterschool academic programming. The program […]
Canal Alliance’s youth and adult education programs provide essential academic, career, and digital skills training for low-income Latino youth and adults in Marin. Through these programs, participants build the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills needed to succeed in […]
Our University Prep (UP!) program supports Latino youth from sixth grade through high school through intensive afterschool academic programming. The program focuses on students earning B and C grades, including English Language […]
Canal Alliance’s Social Services department provides a wide range of support to meet the immediate needs of low-income and immigrant families in Marin. Our services include assistance with housing, healthcare access, food security, employment support, wage replacement, and case management. We also offer […]
For over 40 years, Canal Alliance has supported low-income immigrant families in Marin County, listening to their stories, celebrating their successes, and standing with them through every challenge. And today, one challenge can often eclipse all […]
On December 13, Canal Alliance CEO Omar Carrera delivered the commencement address at Dominican University of California, where he was also awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his leadership […]
Dear friends, As we close out 2025, I’ve been reflecting on what this year has asked of immigrant families — and how our full Canal Alliance community has risen to […]
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