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 […]
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Partnership Highlight! The Unity Council and La Clínica Team up to Host Three Mobile Vaccine Clinics for Seniors and Essential Workers
2021 is the year of partnerships. Earlier this month, our resident services and human resources teams worked hand-in-hand with La Clínica de la Raza to coordinate vaccination distribution for 194 seniors and 63 of The Unity Council’s essential workers. The goal was to coordinate three mobile vaccine clinics on January 28th at each of the affordable housing apartment buildings for low-income seniors owned and managed by The Unity Council. […]
Letter from the CEO: Hope for 2021
2020 was a challenging year. The global pandemic, the social unrest around the world, the economic crisis, and persistent wildfires tested our resilience and pushed us to reimagine our programs and continue to stand side by side with the communities that we serve. A few weeks into the pandemic, The Unity Council coordinated a Covid-19 crisis response to meet […]
The Impact of the VITA Program
For the past 19 years, The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program has offered free tax help to people who generally make $60,000 or less, persons with disabilities, and limited English-speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. Staff and IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing […]
Our Team Partners with Industry Leaders to Develop a Tool for Workforce Development Agencies Working with Immigrants
The Unity Council, Construction Trades Workforce Initiative, and Social Policy Associates partnered to develop a “Guide for Connecting Immigrant Construction Workers to Quality Jobs and Training Opportunities.” This guide, which emerged from our team’s work, is intended for organizations seeking to assist immigrant workers not only in the Bay Area but also in other regions of the country. To inform its development, we interviewed […]
Renewal of the Fruitvale Property Business Improvement District
The Unity Council and the Fruitvale Business Improvement District (BID) would like to gather information about the services provided by the BID. The BID is responsible for revitalizing the commercial corridors of International Boulevard, Fruitvale Avenue, and Foothill Boulevard. The BID strives to create clean and safe streets, offer community-building activities and attractions, and build […]
