Do you need help applying to the CA small business Covid-19 relief grant? The Fruitvale BID Business Services Team will be assisting applicants to fill out their California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant applications and assisting with questions about the next steps. When: Thursday, March 25th and Friday March, 26th Where: Fruitvale Transit Village, located at […]
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Over $75 million in COVID-19 Rent Relief for Contra Costa County Tenants and Landlords – Application Period Opens Today
Starting March 15, 2021, Contra Costa County tenants and landlords impactedby COVID-19 can apply for assistance from the COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Over $75 millionis Contra Costa County’s allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds fromthe Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which allocated $2.6 billion to Californians inneed of rental relief. The program assists […]
The Unity Council Celebrates International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. In that spirit, we invite you to watch a special International Women’s Day panel discussion […]
From Head Start Child to Program Leader: Meet Rosie Jara, Associate Director for Data & Compliance
Rosie Jara’s journey to The Unity Council first started nearly 30 years ago as a young child enrolled in the program. Today, she is a leader behind the same program that gave her the encouragement to learn and thrive. “I’ve always felt at home and connected to Head Start,” Jara said. “I felt like it was part of who I was.” In 2017, Rosie joined the organization once […]
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 cultural values and diversity of the families served while ensuring school readiness goals are successfully met. The […]
TUC’s Head Start Centers Re-open With Limited Capacity
Our Head Start & Early Head Start program reopened its centers in February after several weeks of remote learning for Oakland and Concord young children. “Closing wasn’t easy because many of the families we serve are essential workers,” said Luis Arenas, Director of Children & Family Services. “Taking into consideration the spike in COVID cases and the stay-at-home order in December, going back to a remote learning model was the ideal approach.” This month’s reopening […]
