Check out CalMatters’s recent video as Director of Community Programa Armando Hernandez and experts in nonprofit and social services sectors discuss the emerging needs for safety net services as a result of COVID-19. CalMatters is a nonprofit, nonpartisan newsroom committed to explaining California policy and politics. The experts also discuss how people can help the […]
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California COVID-19 Update
Everyone in California is required to stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. If you go out, stay at least 6 feet away from other people. This order began Thursday, March 19, 2020 and is in place until further notice. For […]
The Unity Council strongly opposes the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations.
The Unity Council strongly opposes the proposed changes to the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) regulations. According to FDIC Board member Martin Gruenberg, the FDIC’s and OCC’s Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) “is a deeply misconceived proposal that would fundamentally undermine and weaken the Community Reinvestment Act.” We are a non-profit […]
Social Distancing 101
DO avoid any gatherings. DON’T assume that someone is not infectious if that person has no symptoms. DO stay at least six feet away from all other people. DON’T go to dine-in restaurants, sit-down cafes, bars, libraries, museums, movie theaters, trampoline parks, and any other non-essential indoor public location. DO aggressively wash your hands and […]
7 Things To Do While Sheltering In Place
Being stuck at home may make you feel anxious, and downright even overwhelming because your options may seem to be limited. Not to worry! We offer you a few ideas that not only are time-consuming, but it may also be a skill that may benefit you in the long run. Learn a new skill […]
COVID-19 Closures, Reduced, and Modified Services
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 […]
