OAKLAND, CA – On Monday, June 21, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) will urge East Bay families to apply for the new Child Tax Credit – a provision of the American Rescue Plan that will start delivering checks to eligible families as soon as next month. Congresswoman Lee will hold a press conference Monday at the Unity […]
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Fruitvale Senior Receives Free Tax Services in Fruitvale, Plus Vital Services to Weather the Pandemic
Luis first visited The Unity Council in March 2021 after hearing about our free tax services through our partners at the Spanish Speaking Citizens Foundation. Before The Unity Council, Luis filed his taxes with a local tax professional for the last ten years, where on average, he spent up to $150 annually. Now that the […]
U.S. Veteran is Connected with Transformative Resources at Casa Arabella
Michael lived a life of many achievements. The Oakland resident served in the U.S. Navy, graduated from UC Berkeley with his Master’s degree, and held successful careers in the banking and tech industries. But after experiencing chronic health issues, Michael, 60, was unable to work full-time. His health didn’t stop his ambition; he used this […]
Jessica Peregrina’s Career Goal: To Help Oakland Youth Thrive
Jessica Peregrina has always known she wanted to work in a nonprofit setting: she has been an advocate for creating a welcoming space for underserved voices, especially youth of color. Peregrina joined The Unity Council (TUC) in September 2017 as an Administrative Assistant in the Property Management team. In 2018, she transitioned to the Community […]
Small Businesses and Commercial Property Owners in Fruitvale at Risk of Losing Crucial Services
Since 1996, the Fruitvale Business Improvement District (BID) has been promoting vibrant, thriving, and safe streets along the commercial corridors of International Boulevard, Fruitvale Avenue, and Foothill Boulevard. The Fruitvale BID works directly with over 350 locally, minority-owned businesses and 259 property owners to advance economic development, culture, tourism, and commerce as well as provide […]
Escuela Para Promotoras: Help End Covid-19 in Your Community!
The Unity Council and La Clinica de la Raza are partnering to launch a promotoras cohort with a focus on Covid-19. The four-week workshop series will teach you how to organize community events, how to educate your community about Covid-19, and will provide you with everything you need to know about the Covid-19 vaccines. All classes will be online via zoom. […]
