Al BRT se le llama a menudo “tren ligero sobre ruedas” ya que proporciona al viajero de autobús la frecuencia, seguridad y confiabilidad de un tren ligero. El BRT funcionará en el corredor de 9.5 millas desde Downtown Oakland hasta San Leandro BART llegando cada siete minutos durante horas pico. ¡Esta revolución en el transporte […]
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Construction on AC Transit’s innovative East Bay Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is starting in the Fruitvale!
BRT is often called “light rail on wheels” because it brings the frequency, safety, and reliability of light rail to the bus rider. The service will run primarily along International Boulevard between downtown Oakland and the San Leandro BART Station, arriving every seven minutes during peak times. This revolution in East Bay transportation will begin […]
Meet Jae Maldonado, Senior Manager of Community Impact
Jae joined The Unity Council’s Community Programs Department six months ago as the Senior Manager of Community Impact. Jae is an experienced administrator and strategic thinker with a demonstrated history developing cross-sector programs that advance racial equity. Jae has dedicated his career to developing pathways that support leaders of color to transform the education and […]
Latino Men & Boys Youth See Obama Speak at MBK Rising Summit
On February 19th and 20th, nine Latino Men & Boys (LMB) program youth and four Mentors were part of the Obama Foundation’s MBK Rising! conference, a convening for the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative held in Oakland that brought together the growing network of MBK communities, elected officials, cross-sector leaders, young men of color and the […]
TUC’s VITA Site Opens at The Fruitvale Career Center
Tax season is here! And our VITA staff and certified volunteers are ready to help qualified candidates file their income taxes for free. VITA is available by appointment only. Please call 510-535-6101 to make an appointment. Click here to learn more about the VITA program. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at The Unity […]
VITA FAQ
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 $55,000 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 […]
