Our early child-development play-based curriculum is designed to meet each family where it’s at on the path to school readiness and meeting each child’s full potential. We make every effort to speak with children and their parents in their home language, and we offer services in at least eight languages. Parents are fully engaged and part […]
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Cheer for the Oakland Roots and Support The Unity Council All Season Long
You can make a difference for our community with every Oakland Roots match you attend this season. When you purchase your tickets using code FSASC33, 20% of the ticket price goes directly to programs at our Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center — a welcoming space where elders gather, share stories, and stay active in the community […]
Statement from The Unity Council on the Incident Involving California Senator Alex Padilla
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday June 13th, 2025 (Fruitvale – Oakland, CA) — The Unity Council was founded in 1964, during the height of the Civil Rights Movement, to support families facing barriers to opportunity—and that mission remains as urgent today as it was then. We firmly believe that every person—no matter their background or circumstance—deserves […]
Día de los Muertos Festival Named Arts and Festival of the Year!
We are excited to share that Oakland’s Día de los Muertos Festival has been recognized as the Arts and Festival of the Year by Assemblymember Mia Bonta! This incredible honor celebrates the hard work of our organizers, including A2Z Media Group and Noel Gallo, and the unwavering support of our vibrant community. As we look […]
Oakland Restaurant Week Kicks Off: Celebrate Local Food in Fruitvale
Oakland Restaurant Week is officially underway, and once people get a taste of real, local food, they never look back! This annual event celebrates the diverse culinary scene of Oakland, and we’re especially excited to highlight some incredible restaurants in the Fruitvale neighborhood. Make sure to check out some of our community’s favorite spots, including: […]
Create an altar for the 28th Annual Oakland Día de Los Muertos Festival
Hello Community! Join us and create an altar for the 28th Annual Oakland Día de Los Muertos Festival! We invite you to commemorate someone special, a group of people, or a cause with an altar of the dead. Altars are the heart and soul of the celebration. Please read the required components on the next […]
