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 […]
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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 […]
Accepting Rental Applications for Casa Velasco Affordable Senior Housing
ACCEPTING APPLICANTS 62 OR OLDER OR HANDICAPPED/DISABLED. Must be Income Qualified. Located at 3430 Foothill Blvd, Oakland CA 94601, Casa Velasco Senior Housing is a four-story building with 20 apartments (8 one-bedroom and 12 studios). Casa Velasco is a HUD 202/Section 8 senior housing for very low-income elderly or handicapped/disabled, funded by the U.S Department […]
Cash Assistance and Supportive Services Available to Eligible Workers Affected by the Pandemic!
The Unity Council received funds from the Oakland Workforce Development Board to help workers most impacted financially by the coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic. Individuals must be 18 and older, Oakland residents,and eligible to work in the U.S. These supportive services may include, but are not limited to: equipment necessary to telework (e.g. computer, internet, etc.), housing […]
Standing in Solidarity for Black Lives
The past few days have been full of grief and anger at the police brutality and injustices that continue to plague our communities. The Unity Council demands justice for Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd. While these deaths are at the forefront of public consciousness, they represent only the latest in a long line of […]
