Canal Alliance believes the American dream of freedom and opportunity has been built on the courage, creativity, and hard work of generations of immigrants.

Today’s Spanish-speaking immigrants are the most economically disadvantaged in the US. For every $1 of net worth that Caucasians have, Latinos have only 12 cents.1

1 Measure of America.org

Poor economy

Political persecution

Civil war

Violence

No opportunity

No job

No money

No food

MIGRATION MOTIVATION

Opportunity

Freedom

Safety

Employment

Education

Success

Security

Pursuit of happiness

IMMIGRANT DREAMS

SUCCESS

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Dear Friends,

These words are from a man I interviewed, they

reflect thousands of voices in our community,

undocumented persons from Mexico and Central

America, fleeing from dire poverty or threats of

violence with hopes of building a better life for

themselves and their families.

Sadly, these courageous newcomers are the ones

who everyday experience hardships imposed by

our outdated and broken immigration system.

Thankfully, at Canal Alliance, I continue to be

inspired by the resilience, resolve, warmth and

persistent hope of the new Americans living

among us who struggle to survive “in the

shadows” here in Marin.

I am also inspired by you and so many other

supporters who generously give of themselves to

provide the education and skill-building services

that empower our newest residents and our

community to thrive.

Please help us expand our circle of support by

inviting your friends, family and colleagues to

join you in supporting this vital work.

Thank you,

John M. Adler

President, Board of Directors

Professor of Law, University of San Francisco

“ This year I was deported from San Rafael back toMexico. My wife is still in San Rafael with our threechildren, but she has no job. I am so worried. How will she live? If I cross over again and get caught, I will end up in prison for more than two years. I want a better life for my wife and children, but if we can’t be together as a family, it is breaking all our hearts.” – ENRIQUE, AGE 33

Every new American deserves the opportunity to thrive!

Canal Alliance supporters invest in the success ofimmigrants, because when new Americans have theopportunity to thrive, our entire community benefits!

Canal Aliance helps over 3,500 individuals annually toacquire these skills to move from crisis to stability andfinally, to thriving.

Language barriers

Legal barriers to employment

Trauma from journey and separations

Racial predjudice

Domestic violence

Unstable housing

Cultural differences

Fear of deportation

IMMIGRANT CHALLENGES

Courage

Creativity

Eager to work

Knowledge of Spanish

Tenacity

Ability to embrace change

Persistent hope

IMMIGRANT STRENGTHSClasses

Coaching

Tutoring

Workshops

Community forums

CANAL ALLIANCE PROVIDES TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

• Bilingual skills English/Spanish

• Technology skills

• Work readiness skills

• Financial management skills

• Skills to access community resources

• Stress management skills

• Readiness for immigration reform

• Graduation from college

TOOLS FOR SUCCESS

English language instruction is an essential antipoverty tool for working-poor immigrant families. Immigrants with a low level of English proficiency earn only 1/2 that of immigrants with medium level English, and only 1/3 of immigrants with high English proficiency. 1

1 Educational Testing Services, A Human Capital Concern: The Literary Proficiency of US Immigrants, National Adult Literacy Survey, March 2004

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Misael came from Guatemala in 1990 after

his parents died to find work to support his

siblings back home. Since learning English

in Canal Alliance’s ESL program taught by

volunteers, he has been promoted from

apprentice painter to foreman of his own

crew. Someday he hopes to own his own

construction business. Recently, Misael

graduated from Canal Alliance’s citizenship

class and with help from our legal services has

submitted his application for US citizenship.

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Because I learned English, I was promoted at my job, and now I can also help my kids with their homework.” – MISAEL

Did you know?

Education, an essential tool for families

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In Guatemala,Delia worked very hard to support her son,

but earned less than a dollar per day. She came to the US

when her son was still a teenager to earn more money and

help him get a better education. Delia was successful in finding

work as a home support caregiver for seniors, but unable to

speak fluent English, she struggled to understand her client’s

needs. She enrolled in Canal Alliance ESL classes in 2012 and

continues to improve her English proficiency.

For Bryan, earning a college degree will not only improve

his future, but will honor the sacrifice his mother made in

coming to the US from Guatemala. “My mom told me she

came here to give her kids a better life,” Bryan explains. In

his freshman year at San Rafael High, Bryan struggled with

math and science. He joined Canal Alliance’s afterschool

academic program and received tutoring and the opportunity

to be a student intern with several local businesses. Bryan is

currently attending the College of Marin, and plans to transfer

to Cal Polytechnic to earn a degree in Kinesiology.

In 2012, only 14.5% of Latinos earned a Bachelor’s degree, compared to 51% of Asians, 34.5% of whites and 21.2% of African-Americans.

Only 32% of Marin’s Latino high school graduates had taken college prep courses compared with 68% of white students.

Did you know?

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Now that I know English, I really love my job because I can communicate with the special people I care for.” – DELIA

I want my mom to be proud of me. I want her to feel that coming to the U.S. has been worth it. ” – BRYAN

For generations, immigrants have helped build America as the land of freedom and opportunity. However, the challenges facing immigrants today are extraordinary. They must live in the shadows, facing legal barriers to work. Families are often torn apart by deportation. Many are unable to contribute to our economy or community, which hurts all of us.

Undocumented Immigrants Why migrate?

2.7 million in California

14,281 in Marin1 367 deported from Marin since 2008

Economic opportunity: more jobs, higher wages, helping families

Escape political persecution or civil war

Opportunity to rejoin loved ones

Better lives for children

Canal Alliance provides the only affordable, comprehensive immigration legal services available to the very few immigrants that can qualify for protections from deportation or authorization to legally work, drive or travel.

Last year, 1,205 people received immigration legal assistance!

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy issued by President Obama in 2012

Family petition

267 cases 12%U-status

432 cases 19%

Temporary Protected Status (TPS)

1,180 cases 52%Naturalizaion/Citizenship

182 cases 8%Family-based lawful permanent residence

216 cases 9%

Cases completed 2009-2012 by type of legal problem in Marin

1 Public Policy of California (2008)

2 Marin Community Foundation Report, An Assessment of the Economic and Societal

Impacts of Legal Services Programs, 2009 to 2012

$2.1 million saved for Marin County from prevention of domestic violence 2

$3.5 million increase in tax revenue from higher wages and benefits for Marin and California 2

CANAL ALLIANCE LEGAL IMMIGRATION SERVICES 2009-2012 =

594 DACA Applications 855 received information during fiscal year 2012-2013

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The Challenge is Large

Canal Alliance Meets the Challenge

Family-based immigration services Helps US Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) file visa petitions on behalf of family members. (21 cases)

U Status applications Allows eligible victims of certain crimes, including domestic violence to qualify for U non-immigrant status, which includes a 4-year work permit, protection from deportation, and the right to eventually apply for permanent residence and citizenship. (212 cases)

Work Authorization Card renewals Assists clients whose cases remain pending in renewing work authorization cards. Most cases are Temporary Protected Status clients or U clients with pending applications for permanent residence. (78 cases)

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) cases Protects people unable to return safely to their home country because of ongoing armed conflict, the temporary effects of an environmental disaster, or other extraordinary conditions. (285 cases)

Citizenship assistance Provides citizenship classes to help clients to pass their exams, and helps those who are eligible apply for citizenship. (39 individuals)

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) information and assistance for “Dreamers” who qualify for Deferment under the DACA policy issued by President Obama in 2012. (855 individuals)

LEGAL SERVICE OPTIONS PROVIDED LAST YEAR

OUR CURRENT IMMIGRATION POLICIES have caused deportation of more than 2 million people during this administration alone. Each deportation represents a family torn apart.

Please urge your representatives to enact family-friendly, comprehensive immigration reform immediately. We must let them know that we care and we vote! ” – Tom Wilson, Executive Director

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Preventing poverty and keeping families together!

Canal Alliance continues to advocate for family-friendly comprehensive immigration reform, encouraging our supporters to vigilantly push for needed reforms with local, state and national government officials.

Big Changes Still Needed

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IF WE’RE SERIOUS ABOUT ECONOMIC GROWTH, it is time to heed the call of business leaders, labor leaders, faith leaders, law enforcement – and fix our broken immigration system.

Independent economists say immigration reform will grow our economy and shrink our deficits by almost $1 trillion in the next two decades.

And, for good reason: When people come here to fulfill their dreams – to study, invent, contribute to our culture — they make our country a more attractive place for businesses to locate and create

jobs for everybody.” – President Obama, State of the Union Address, 2014

Everybody Counts!

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3,500 clients acquire skills and support Thanks to our supporters, for more than three decades, Canal

Alliance has been the leading community advocate for low-

income, Spanish-speaking immigrants eager to succeed. Canal

Alliance provides a continuum of education and services that

help our clients acquire eight (8) critical skills for success:

• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish)

• Technology skills

• Work readiness skills

• Financial management skills

• Skills to access community resources

• Stress management skills

• Readiness for immigration reform

• Graduation from college

Skill-building activities focus on family stability, education,

legal services and economic development, including everything

from ESL and computer classes to legal assistance and college

scholarships.

Moving forwardAligning our education, services and technology to enhance our

ability to be more proactive and client-centered will continue

to help us achieve positive long-term outcomes for both youth

and adults. Full community support is needed to achieve these

strategic goals, and we thank you!

Canal Alliance believes everybody counts; that every aspiring American deserves the opportunity to thrive. The powerful words contained in these pages bring to life the courage and determination of thousands of Canal Alliance clients who have overcome or who continue to work hard to overcome many daunting challenges.

Ways to contribute• Leadership Circle donors give $1,000 or more annually

via cash, credit or stock donations and are invited to

special informational briefings and events.

• Donations of all sizes are greatly appreciated. These

funds can be “undesignated” to be used however

they are needed most, or can be designated for a

specific purpose.

• Legacy Circle members make a planned gift naming

Canal Alliance as a beneficiary in their will, trust,

insurance policy or other planned gift for the

organization’s Endowment Fund at Marin Community

Foundation.

• Volunteers serve as members of the Board, help raise

funds, tutor youth, teach ESL classes, help clients file

income taxes, distribute emergency food, or support

staff with business and management skills.

Honor Roll Leadership CirclesINDIVIDUALSVisionary Circle ($50,000+)Cohen Family Fund *

Margaret E. Haas Fund *

Nancy H. & James Kelso Fund *

President Circle ($25,000-$49,999) Anonymous (2)

Executive Circle ($10,000-$24,999)Peter Lambert

Lewis Family Fund

Alexander M. and June L. Maisin

Foundation

Maja

Sheryl Manis & Tony Psychoyos

Lea & Allen Orwitz

George L. Shields Foundation

Janice Wosser

Director Circle ($5,000-$9,999)John Gibbons & Neal Brengle

Katie Crecelius & Mark Agnew

Claire Horn

Dee & Richard Lawrence

The Little Flower Fund/Leestma

Family Foundation

Craig MacLeod in Memory of

Susan MacLeod

Purple Lady/Barbara J. Meislin Fund *

Becky & Jerry Oken

Gina & Stuart Peterson

Bob & Paula Reynolds

Michelle & Edward Sarti

Nancy Warfield

Associate Circle ($1,000-$4,999)Anonymous (1)

John Adler & Mary Margaret McClure

Peter & Patricia Arrigoni *

Sue & Richard Barry

Morris Beazley

Susan Becker

Mary & Tom Belshé

George & Shelia Bertram

Rick, Helen & Ricky Boebel

In Memory of Susan MacLeod

Ann Bolger & Ronald Helow

Joan & Nick Boodrookas

James & Caroline Burroughs

Gerald K. Cahill & Kathleen S.

King Fund *

Elizabeth & Terry Calaway

Patricia Callahan & David Dee

Mario Castañeda in Memory of

Linnea Castañeda

Jorge J. & Gloria Castellanos

David L. & Claudia Chittenden

Amy Christensen & Drew Curby

Donald O. & Ronald R. Collins Fund *

Diane Cowdrey and Scot Russell

Laura Cox & Jay Cohen

Mark Davids

Charis L. Denison & Scott Hummel

Nancy Dickenson

Gail Stern & George Dirkes

Louise & Timothy Erdman

Caroline Everts

Barbara Farley

Stephanie Fein and David Lakes

Ginny Fifield

Nancy Freedell

Terri & Daniel Gelbaum

Judith & Gregg Gibson

Margaret Lumpkin Keon

Sarah & Dirk Godsey

Mary & Steve Gorski

Kathleen Anne Grey

Christine & Ron Grossi

Mari & Cliff Hatter

Terry Helbush

Ruth Heller

David & Colleen Horowitz

Dorothy Houston

Grace A. Hughes Fund*

Juli & Scott Kauffman

Kathleen & Robert Green

Margaret Keon

Joyce & Robert Kleiner

Marlene & Steven Knox

Rory & Jan Little

Gale & Jon Love

Alicia & Tom Klein

Michele Manos

Joan & Gordon Marks

William & Christney McGlashan

Vera & Kenneth Meislin

Jane Miller

Catherine Newhall

Jack Nixon

Lois & Frank Noonan

Sandra & Thomas Ogden

Laura & Bruce Olcott

Diane Ongaro

Virginia & Alan Pabst

Elizabeth Fain & Edmund Payne

Barbara & William Peterson

Cindy Pickens

Justin Power

Tracy & Michael Radcliffe

Joyce & Gary Rifkind

Sandy Rolleri

Pennie & Sandro Rossini

Rose Rovan & Susan Cummins

Stephanie & William Ryder

Derby-Salkin Family Fund *

Bruce Scotton, M.D.

Inge Hendromartono &

Christopher Senn

Charles Slaughter & Molly West

Scott & Dina Smith

Paul Solli

Lois Swinski

Maureen Broderick &

David Thompson

Ancella & Thomas Toldrian

Judith & Peter Valentine

The Venables Foundation

Yadira Vigil

David & Suzanne Warner

Weinreb Segal Family Fund *

Heidi & Richard Willetts

Tom Wilson & Terry Bright

Rex Wolf & Roy Zitting

FOUNDATIONS &ORGANIZATIONSIsabel Allende Foundation

Bella Vista Foundation

California Immigrant Policy Center

Cloudview Foundation

College Access Foundation

County of Marin

Carl Gellert & Celia Berta

Gellert Foundation

Dino J. Ghilotti Foundation

The David B. Gold Foundation

Peter E. Haas Jr. Family Fund

Hilltop Group Charitable Foundation

Joerger Family Charitable Foundation

Jonas Family Foundation

Kaiser Permanente

The Kalliopeia Foundation

Kimball Foundation

Maria Kip Orphanage Fund

Marin Charitable

Marin Community Foundation

San Francisco Foundation

St. John’s Ross

Milton & Dorothy Sarnoff

Raymond Foundation

Alice Shaver Foundation

William E. Simon Foundation

The Simon-Strauss Foundation

Morris Stulsaft Foundation

Tipping Point Community

Unbroken Chain Foundation

United Way of the Bay Area

van Löben Sels/RembeRock

Foundation

Zellerbach Family Foundation

CORPORATIONS &BUSINESSES

AT&T

Bank of America

Bank of Marin

Bank of the West

Blue Barn

CellMark

Comerica Bank

Dodge & Cox

Financial Telesis

First Federal Savings of San Rafael

Hampton Creek Foods

Heffernan Insurance

Kuvara Law Firm

Late July Organic Snacks

Monitise

Newman’s Own

PG&E

Recurrent Energy

Robin Brandes Design

String Letter Publishing

Target

Tim Porter Photography

U.S. Bank

Unicorn Group

Union Bank

Vin Antico

Wells Fargo

Leadership Circle members contributed $1,000 or more between January 1, 2013 – March 31, 2013.While every effort has been made to be accurate, please let us know if we need to correct our records.*Donor-Advised Fund at the Marin Community Foundation

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2000

Total unduplicated clients served in Fiscal Year 2012-2013: 3,652

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Outstanding volunteers, community partners and staff

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BOARD MEMBERS John Adler, PresidentJoshua Davis, Vice PresidentJuliet Schiller, SecretarySandro Rossini, TreasurerKaren CarreraMiguel Angel GodoyMarlene KnoxMichele ManosAnn MorrisonMichael MetznerCatherine NewhallKaren RosenquistTom Wilson

TOP VOLUNTEERS

Rosemary AlbujarDonna AllenJorge AlvarezPedro AlvarezMarabeth BaconMorris BeazleyMarsha BermanKatherine BrinnierCaroline BurroughsJean CarterEricka CortezAnne CullinaneDrew DeerLinda DeerSamantha DeerMary DeNikeAlice DucayetLloyd ElliotDave EngErick FigueroaDianne FruinArmelle FuttermanBridget GleasonWilliam GoldbergJoe GoldmanKristine GowerDianne GrantGail HarrisJessica HernandezSue HusariPaula IronsMartha JacksonBettina JefferisSusan KaplanDan KellerSusan Keller

Allison KirkLinda-Marie KozaMark KrahlingSue KramerTom LatinovichWilliam LawlorGeorge LunaEdith Martinez-FuentesHerman MazariegosAmy McCarthyCorrie McCluskeyDeborah MichieMaurice MorenoAlejandro Moreno SaldarriagaGary NewmanYenny Nieto MarinLinnea O’BrienEileen OrmistonJoan RaabCatherine RambergCarmen Rios-RamirezBernard RobinsonSagrario Romero MagañaTarun SachdevaMaxine SattizahnJohn SettanoJane SolomonsPenny SuskoMarsha Jo TanforanGary TopperYvette WakefieldSuzanne WarnerHeidi WillettsCandace YoshidaJeffrey Zankel

STAFFTom Wilson, Executive DirectorOmar Carrera, Associate Executive DirectorJanet Fletcher, Chief Financial OfficerSherrie Holmes, Director of DevelopmentBob Jackson, Director of Economic DevelopmentSandy Ponek, Director of Family ResourcesAlyssa Simpson, Director of Immigration Legal ServicesPamela Vargas-Touchard, Director of MarketingRaquel Saunders, Director of Youth Scholarship Program

Adriana AcostaAdrian AragonGabby AragonMelissa BrandanJorge CastellanosGloria CastilloKea EverettSaul GodinezMiguel GodoyJoan GreenErik HernandezNayeli HernandezDanielle KrauseClaudia Le Clerc-OlveraLupita MagañaKathy PageMelissa RivasMartin SteinmanAna TafollaMaria VierraDaniel Werner

COMMUNITY PARTNERS10,000 DegreesAdopt A Family of MarinAmerican Immigration Lawyers Association Northern CaliforniaCorporation for National & Community ServiceBahia Vista Elementary SchoolCalifornia Film InstituteCalifornia Immigrant Policy CenterCanal Welcome CenterCatholic Charities - Kids ClubCenter for Domestic PeaceCenter for Volunteer and Nonprofit LeadershipClem Miller Environmental Education CenterCollege of MarinCommunity Action MarinCommunity Institute for PsychotherapyGuatemalan ConsulateDavidson Middle SchoolDominican University of CaliforniaEARNFair Housing of MarinFamily & Children’s Law CenterForWords, the Catie Siegel Community Writing CenterHispanic Chamber of Commerce of MarinHomeward Bound of Marin

Huckleberry Youth Programs - MarinLegal Aid of Marin¡Levántate! Lift! for TeensMarin AcademyMarin City Community Development CorporationMarin Community ClinicsMarin Computer Resource CenterMarin County School VolunteersMarin Literacy ProgramMarin Master GardenersNovato Community of ChristNovato Human Needs CenterNovato Youth CenterParent Services ProjectPlanting JusticePet Emergency & Specialty Center MarinRenaissance Entrepreneurship CenterRenew Computers - Technology RecyclersRitter CenterSaint Mark’s SchoolSan Rafael Community ServicesSan Rafael High SchoolSF - Marin Food BankSparkPoint MarinSt. Vincent de Paul SocietyTerra Linda High SchoolTrust for Public LandUC Berkeley - Raza Retention & Recruitment CenterUCSF Child Trauma Research ProjectUpwardly GlobalUSF Law - La RazaVenetia Valley SchoolWhistlestop

Canal Alliance doesn’t only focus on the immediate needs of clients; they focus on preparing families to be contributing partners to a successful community.” – STEVE KINSEY, MARIN COUNTY SUPERVISOR

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Canal Alliance Financial StatementFiscal Year July 2012 - June 2013

Family Advocacy

Food Pantry

Youth Program

Adult Classes

Immigration Legal Services

Number of Clients Served Fiscal Year 2012-2013

617

1,700

117

1,444

963

The complete audited financial report is available at

www.canalalliance.org or upon request.

4%

3%

34%

25%

9%

25%

13%

10%

77%

Revenues

Foundation Grants $ 1,373,391 34%

Corporate Support $ 126,042 3%

Individual Support $ 997,958 25%

County Contracts $ 347,535 9%

In-Kind Donations $ 1,021,246 25%

Other Revenue $ 172,378.25 4%

Total Revenue $4,038,550 100%

* Note: Canal Alliance continues to build its cash reserves with a target of reaching 3 months operating cost or $650K.

Expenses

Program Services $ 2,834,528 77%

Administration $ 476,121 13%

Fundraising $ 348,061 10%

Total Expenses $4,038,550 100%