The Unity Council will close all services and programs effective Tuesday, March 17th through Tuesday, April 7th. Closures, Reduced and Modified Services: Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center: The Senior Center will be closed as March 17th through April 7th. We are working with each of our senior clients to identify needed food, health, and transportation resources […]
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Meet Taki, Youth Workforce Development Alumni
At the time of his first visit at The Unity Council, 22-year-old Taki had very limited work experience and he was a caregiver for a loved one. Taki needed to earn a livable wage to support himself and his loved one, but he lack experience, job references, and needed support developing vital skills. After meeting […]
Meet Citlali, Latina Mentorship & Achievement (LMA) Student
From a very young age, Citlalli, a high school junior at Skyline High School, was taught the importance of speaking for the underrepresented in her community. Before she learned to write her name or adequately use a pair of scissors, she helped her father design altares for the Fruitvale Dia de los Muertos Festival. Together, […]
Hummingbirds at Casa Arabella
Envision taking the stairs to your apartment and getting lost in the colors and details of a jungle… Hummingbirds, flowers, and faces float past you, and before you know it, you’re at your floor. See? Taking the stairs wasn’t so hard after all. That is the experience The Unity Council and EBALDC wanted to create […]
1900 Fruitvale Head Start Named in Honor of Late Site Director Yazmin Jara
Yazmin Jara was a beloved and cherished member of our community until her untimely passing in May 2019. To honor Yazmin’s service to thousands of children and her impact in Fruitvale as a Head Start teacher and site director for more than 25 years, the Head Start Center located at 1900 Fruitvale Ave is now […]
VITA Q&A
What is VITA, and am I eligible for free tax preparation? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers 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. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation with […]
