Desliza hacia abajo para leer este mensaje en español, After delaying his plans to launch a series of raids across the country, new information has leaked that the Trump administration plans launch ICE raids from July 14 through July 18 […]... Read More ➞
East Oakland’s Fruitvale and like communities have historically been challenged by inequitable economic development, systemic racism, entrenched poverty, and lack of opportunity. Today our community faces additional pressures such as skyrocketing rents and opportunistic investors that can ultimately lead to […]... Read More ➞
On June 10th, the application opened for housing at Casa Arabella, the 94-unit building under construction at the Fruitvale Village, close to the BART station. People who were interested in getting a 1, 2, or 3-bedroom apartment for themselves and […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council is proud to announce Andrea Luna as the winner of the 2019 Dia de los Muertos Festival poster art contest winner! Andrea is an educator, mother, artist, community organizer, and activist. She first became involved in the […]... Read More ➞
Most teens envision a life of exploration and excitement after high school – going to college, seeking the career of their dreams, and spreading their wings. For high school graduate Exprinfil, she longed for necessities most of us take for […]... Read More ➞
For the past 16 years, The Unity Council’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) service has provided the community with more than free tax services; the VITA tax site serves as a full-service community resource center. The Unity Council provides tax […]... Read More ➞
WHEN: The 2nd and 4th Thursdays of June, July, & August TIME: From 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM WHERE: Avenida de la Fuente! Directions The Night Markets are here! Join us for the first Night Market of the summer on […]... Read More ➞
Located at 3611 E. 12th Street in the Fruitvale District of Oakland, Casa Arabella is a new 94-unit, multi-family project of 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom units. The anticipated completion of Casa Arabella is December 2019. Applications to join the lease up […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council is pleased to have been selected for a California Workforce Accelerator Fund 7.0 grant for its project, “Connecting Immigrant Workers to Unionized Trades.” The award of $135,000 will help The Unity Council, in partnership with the Building […]... Read More ➞
Alberto first sought guidance from mentors at The Unity Council at seventeen after facing a violent altercation in high school. He was determined to switch pathways and look for ways to take control over his future. Through the two years […]... Read More ➞