Joint statement from Fruitvale, Oakland Community Leaders OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, SEPTEMBER 6TH 2017 – Yesterday’s announcement by the Trump Administration to end DACA is immoral; an egregious insult to the values of this nation and an assault on the trust of our community. We stand in solidarity with the more than 800,000 DREAMers who are affected […]
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A Fresh Food Oasis in Fruitvale
Twelve years ago it was tough to find local, fresh, organic vegetables around Fruitvale. There were many small corner markets and a few grocery stores, but they barely provided the fruits and vegetables the community needed. The lack of access to affordable fresh fruits and vegetables was causing major health problems among low-income households and seniors in […]
Meet Leslie Lopez “DIME,” Winner of the 2017 Fruitvale Dia de los Muertos Festival Poster Art Contest
There are so many things that we love about the Dia de los Muertos Festival in Fruitvale, but one of our all time favorite things is the Poster Art contest that takes place every year. A few months before the event, The Unity Council makes a call to artists and community members to submit artwork […]
OYE: We Know What You Did This Summer!
Do you remember your first summer job? The excitement of learning new things and the feeling of happiness when you received your first paycheck. The Oakland Youth Engaged (OYE) program is helping 21 Oakland youth create similar memories through their career exploration placements. This summer Oakland Youth Engaged (OYE) youth participated in a series of […]
Create An Altar at the Dia de los Muertos Festival!
Join us for the 22nd Annual Fruitvale Día de Los Muertos Festival, scheduled for Sunday, October 29, 2017, from 10 am to 5 pm in the Fruitvale Village! Our theme this year is Life, Art, Oakland. Whether you are a professional artist, student, or community member, we invite you to commemorate someone special, a group […]
Coming Soon! 4,928 SQFT of Retail Space
4,928 SQFT of retail space available in Oakland’s fastest growing neighborhood. The location is everything when you are located in the heart of the Fruitvale District. Be part of the growing Public Market community. 11 business owners since 2008. Minutes walking from Fruitvale BART (1 block) on 3351 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601 Located right […]
