Luis first visited The Unity Council in March 2021 after hearing about our free tax services through our partners at the Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation. Before The Unity Council, Luis filed his taxes with a local tax professional for the […]... Read More ➞
Michael lived a life of many achievements. The Oakland resident served in the U.S. Navy, graduated from UC Berkeley with his Master’s degree, and held successful careers in the banking and tech industries. But after experiencing chronic health issues, Michael, […]... Read More ➞
In April The Unity Council’s Latinx Mentoring & Achievement (LMA) program, BART, the Alliance for Girls, Betti Ono, and Black Girls Brilliance, launched the Not One More Girl Campaign against violence on public transit for female-identified and gender expansive youth. […]... Read More ➞
Watch a critical conversation co-hosted by the African American and Latino Alliance and The Unity Council as we celebrate five years of Black-Brown unity and honor Cesar Chavez’s life. Closing remarks provided by Chief Executive Officer Chris Iglesias. Participants & […]... Read More ➞
Do not stress about the resume, job search, and interview. The Unity Council’s Fruitvale Neighborhood Career Center can help you search and apply for a job! How?: Virtual Job Readiness Workshops When? Ongoing – click on the sign-up button below […]... Read More ➞
In October 2020, Children & Family Services welcomed a Professional Development Coordinator to strengthen the program’s workforce development program. A new role for the department, the Professional Development Coordinator oversees curriculum development, professional development, and new staff training at seven Head Start sites. The Coordinator provides individualized coaching and training for Head Start educators using a curriculum that reflects the […]... Read More ➞
Housing search in the Bay Area is hard. You are not alone. Every other week, our Housing and Financial Staff are leading Housing Success Team Sessions. Sign up to join Zoom Housing Success Team Meetings. During the meetings, you can […]... 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 ➞
On Saturday, May 2nd The Unity Council and Peralta Service Corporation worked with Mayor Libby Schaaf and Councilmember Noel Gallo to bring the Census Caravan to Fruitvale! The Mercury News captured the day in pictures, which you can see here […]... Read More ➞
Like many small business owners, Rebeca Orozco has recently spent sleepless nights thinking every day, every hour her store remains closed, increases her chances of falling behind financially. Rebeca, owner of Ayana’s Beauty Salon on Foothill Boulevard, holds back her […]... Read More ➞