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Canal Alliance Annual Report 2014
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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our outdated and broken immigration system.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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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%