Reflecting & Rejoicing Celebrating 60 Years of Impact »

From Radical Imagination to Solidarity in Action

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 ➞

Are you looking for a job? We can help!

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 ➞

Our Team Strengthens Head Start’s Workforce Development Initiatives

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 Success Team Sessions Now Available!

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 ➞

COVID-19 Videos in Mam

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 Unity Council Brings the Census Caravan to Fruitvale

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 ➞

Meet Rebeca Orozco, Fruitvale Business Owner

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 ➞

Please Share: City of Oakland Providing Free COVID-19 Testing for ALL Symptomatic Community Members

The City of Oakland opened a second COVID-19 test site for workers and volunteers who continue to leave their homes to serve our community. Per CDC guidelines, in order to use this free testing service, individuals must be exhibiting COVID-19 […]... Read More ➞

Aprende Sobre Nuestro Programa de Respuesta a la Pandemia y Recuperación Económica

El Distrito de Mejoramiento Comercial de Fruitvale está aquí para ayudarlo. Hemos desarrollado capacidad y ahora somos un equipo de cinco. Debido a eso, ahora podemos servir mejor a nuestra comunidad empresarial. Nos enorgullece anunciar que estamos implementando el Programa […]... Read More ➞

Two girls at HeadStart

Now Accepting Head Start & Early Head Start Applications!

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, […]... Read More ➞