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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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Proof of identification (photo ID) Social Security cards for you, your spouse and dependents  An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) assignment letter may be substituted for you, your spouse and your dependents if you do not have a Social Security number Proof of foreign status, if applying for an ITIN Birth dates for you, your […]