Neighborhood Builder awards will help scale programs addressing systemic challenges to sustainable employment and displacement The Unity Council (TUC) was awarded the 2018 Bank of America Neighborhood Builders® award for our work serving individuals struggling with employment, homelessness and the […]... Read More ➞
Displacement is the single biggest threat facing many communities in Oakland today. The Fruitvale District, which is Oakland’s densest and most diverse neighborhood, is in peril of drastic and irreversible transformation as the area’s historic Latino, African American, and East […]... Read More ➞
When: Saturday, December 15th, at 3 PM Where: Start at 4030 International Blvd After caroling, everyone will celebrate at Avenida de la Fuente Plaza between International Blvd and East 12th St. What are posadas? Posadas are an important Mexican Christmas […]... Read More ➞
Block Club Chicago Article by Mina Bloom and Mauricio Peña When it opened in 2004, Fruitvale Village was considered one of the first transit-oriented developments in the country. It was born out of a decade-long community-led fight against a proposed parking garage […]... Read More ➞
The Unity Council cordially invites you to meet professionals in the fields of Business, Law, STEM, and Top TUC Executives. We encourage you to read about the panelists below. When: Wednesday, October 24 at 4:00 p.m Where: 1st-floor classroom at […]... Read More ➞
For the first time in the history of the Fruitvale Dia de los Muertos Festival, we will be hosting a VIP area for supporters, donors, and sponsors! Do you want to get in on this VIP action? Join us by […]... Read More ➞
There is still time for you to register to vote – do so by October 22nd! You can register very quickly and easily at www.vote.org. And remember, the election is coming up on Monday, November 6th. BUT, WHAT IF YOU […]... Read More ➞
On September 28, staff members gathered to celebrate the anniversaries of nine amazing staff members who have been at The Unity Council for over 20 years. Two of the employees recognized have been at The Unity Council for 30 years. […]... Read More ➞
On Sunday, September 30, The Oakland Raiders honored Chris Iglesias, CEO with the 2018 NFL Heritage Leadership Award. Chris Iglesias has dedicated his career to executing a social equity agenda through innovative and strategic public-private partnerships. Today, Iglesias leads one […]... Read More ➞
Every year The Unity Council hosts three traditional arts workshops before the Dia de los Muertos Festival in Fruitvale. Each one will feature different crafts and local artists. All workshops are free, open to the public, and include materials. All […]... Read More ➞