Sanando Juntos: Fruitvale COVID-19 Testing Campaign: Nearly 1100 people were tested; 39 tested positive for COVID-19 OAKLAND, CA – Oct. 14, 2020 – Oakland community leaders, UCSF, and Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the full results of the two-day Sanando Juntos […]... Read More ➞
The mini-documentary series commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Dia de los Muertos Festival, the largest Latinx cultural event in the East Bay. The Unity Council is partnering with Oakland artists to create a mini-documentary series showcasing stories of resilience […]... Read More ➞
The City of Oakland CARES Act Small Business Grant Program supports Oakland small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants may be used to cover day-to-day operating costs, such as worker payroll, rent and fixed debts. Check […]... Read More ➞
Resources and Services: COVID-19 – Mam The Unity Council Resources COVID-19 Symptoms: Corona Virus: En Maya Mam y Español Isolation and Quarantine Information: COVID-19 MAM – What Does PHD Do COVID-19 MAM – Preventing COVID-19 COVID-19 MAM – Shelter In […]... Read More ➞
The COVID-19 virus has deeply impacted Head Start and Early Head Start programs, enrolled children and families, and their communities. Throughout the pandemic, our team continued and continues to adapt and provide a range of services to better support all […]... Read More ➞
We have submitted a Unique Organizational letter in opposition to DHS’ Asylum system proposal urging them to withdraw the rule in its entirety (read The Unity Council’s letter). “At The Unity Council, every day we get to serve people who […]... Read More ➞
With the nation at a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, job seekers like Antonio are at a crossroads as businesses have closed and ceased hiring at the moment. Since January, Oakland resident Antonio has been looking high and low […]... Read More ➞
On Thursday, The Unity Council and BRIDGE Housing were awarded $30M for the Fruitvale Transit Village Phase IIB from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant program. This was a competitive grant from the State of California Strategic Growth […]... Read More ➞
Oakland resident Jessica was recently exposed to Covid-19 after shopping at a local market. After hearing of the outbreak, she felt it was right to get tested for the sake of her family. “My mom is considered high-risk,” said Jessica. […]... Read More ➞
Jesse says being a client of The Unity Council has drastically changed his life for the better. He first learned of TUC as a participant of the Talent Development Academy, a paid transit exploration training in partnership with AC Transit […]... Read More ➞