For Immediate Release Funding will support 17 community-based organizations that provide critical services to residents experiencing hunger, loss of income, and housing issues OAKLAND, CA – July 27, 2021- As cases of the Covid-19 delta variant continue to rise in California, the Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative continues to advocate for funding to provide needed safety-net services […]
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The Unity Council, La Clinica, and UCSF Join Forces to Fight COVID-19 With Vaccine and Community Ambassadors in Oakland’s Hardest-Hit Fruitvale District
For Immediate Release Campaign runs through end of the year; Data shows Latinos and Blacks highest infections rates, lowest vaccination rates in Alameda County OAKLAND, CA — July 27, 2021 — COVID-19 is a leading cause of death in the U.S., and as the Delta variant is spreading, vaccine outreach targets the Fruitvale District, […]
Historic Child Tax Credit will Start Delivering Checks to East Bay Families in July
OAKLAND, CA – On Monday, June 21, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) will urge East Bay families to apply for the new Child Tax Credit – a provision of the American Rescue Plan that will start delivering checks to eligible families as soon as next month. Congresswoman Lee will hold a press conference Monday at the Unity […]
Fruitvale Senior Receives Free Tax Services in Fruitvale, Plus Vital Services to Weather the Pandemic
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 last ten years, where on average, he spent up to $150 annually. Now that the […]
U.S. Veteran is Connected with Transformative Resources at Casa Arabella
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, 60, was unable to work full-time. His health didn’t stop his ambition; he used this […]
Jessica Peregrina’s Career Goal: To Help Oakland Youth Thrive
Jessica Peregrina has always known she wanted to work in a nonprofit setting: she has been an advocate for creating a welcoming space for underserved voices, especially youth of color. Peregrina joined The Unity Council (TUC) in September 2017 as an Administrative Assistant in the Property Management team. In 2018, she transitioned to the Community […]
