Oakland resident Sofia and her husband lost their jobs in the beginning of the year due to the stay-at-home order, their savings were quickly depleting as they struggled to cover their housing and other basic living expenses. “We quickly had no money for food or rent. Our two children were depending on us,” said Sofia. […]
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The Unity Council Stands in Solidarity with Asylum Seekers in Our Communities in the Bay Area.
We have submitted a Unique Organizational letter in opposition to DHS’ Asylum system proposal urging them to withdraw the rule in its entirety (read The Unity Council’s letter). “At The Unity Council, every day we get to serve people who have left behind everything to start their lives over in our community. As community leaders […]
Youth Find Jobs Despite the Shelter-in-Place
With the nation at a halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, job seekers like Antonio are at a crossroads as businesses have closed and ceased hiring at the moment. Since January, Oakland resident Antonio has been looking high and low for new career opportunities in various sectors with no luck. But he knew one way […]
State of California Grants $30 Million for Housing, Community Development in Fruitvale
On Thursday, The Unity Council and BRIDGE Housing were awarded $30M for the Fruitvale Transit Village Phase IIB from the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant program. This was a competitive grant from the State of California Strategic Growth Council, awarded to projects that help create holistic communities with affordable housing and transportation options […]
True Story: Getting Tested for Covid-19 in Fruitvale
Oakland resident Jessica was recently exposed to Covid-19 after shopping at a local market. After hearing of the outbreak, she felt it was right to get tested for the sake of her family. “My mom is considered high-risk,” said Jessica. “Even though I was following the safety guidelines, I would be heartbroken if I exposed […]
From Client to PSC Staff: Connecting Community Members with Employment and Much Needed Resources
Jesse says being a client of The Unity Council has drastically changed his life for the better. He first learned of TUC as a participant of the Talent Development Academy, a paid transit exploration training in partnership with AC Transit and Piikup. Jesse completed the six-week program with the skills and confidence to apply for […]
