We learned the tragic news last week that Tom Guarino, a long-time supporter, friend, and advocate of The Unity Council passed away due to Covid-19 on December 30, 2020. Tom was a longtime PG&E employee in the public relations team, and built solid relationships and partnerships with countless businesses, nonprofit organizations, and community leaders. Tom and his team were enthusiastic sponsors of the Fruitvale […]
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Remembering Alex Zermeno’s Legacy (05/28/1937 – 12/10/20)
Sadly, I share the news that in December, The Unity Council lost one of its legendary founders, Alex Zermeño. Alex was one of the founders of the organization in the 1960’s, and later served as our Board Chair from the early 1990’s through 2007. During the 1990’s Alex provided the quintessential leadership that resulted in The Unity […]
We can help you apply for an ITIN number!
The Unity Council is now an IRS Certifying Acceptance Agent, which means our team can assist individuals who do not qualify for a Social Security Number apply for an ITIN number. If you are wondering why you should apply for an ITIN number, you should know that as an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) holder, […]
Former TUC Client Pays It Forward: Brian’s Story
We recently met Brian on the morning of our weekly food distribution at the Fruitvale Transit Village. He was on his way to the Fruitvale BART station when he approached a staff member and asked, “you work for The Spanish Speaking Unity Council? I love them! They saved my home many years ago!” In the […]
Press Conference: Oakland Community Leaders, UCSF, and Mayor Schaaf Announce Data Results of COVID-19 testing event and impact of the virus on Oakland’s Fruitvale’s Latino community
Sanando Juntos: Fruitvale COVID-19 Testing Campaign: Nearly 1100 people were tested; 39 tested positive for COVID-19 OAKLAND, CA – Oct. 14, 2020 – Oakland community leaders, UCSF, and Mayor Libby Schaaf announced the full results of the two-day Sanando Juntos COVID-10 Fruitvale testing event in September. The presentation included a detailed discussion of the data, […]
The Unity Council Partners with Black and Brown Artists to Highlight the Fruitvale’s Resilience and Cultural Vibrancy
The mini-documentary series commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Dia de los Muertos Festival, the largest Latinx cultural event in the East Bay. The Unity Council is partnering with Oakland artists to create a mini-documentary series showcasing stories of resilience and ingenuity of artists and change-makers living in the Fruitvale neighborhood in Oakland, California The […]
