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Learn how to reach new customers and grow your business with AdWords. Learn the advertising basics, setting up an AdWords campaign and improving your results. This workshop is for you if your business has a website and you want to take it to the next level. Refreshments will be served. WHAT: AdWords Express Workshop WHEN: […]

Taxpayers with ITINs set to expire — or that have expired — should take action now to avoid issues with their 2019 tax filing and help ensure a smooth renewal process. If you plan on filing taxes for 2019, and you need to renew your ITIN, the IRS recommends that you file a form W-7. […]

On June 28th, Jacqueline Garcel, Chief Executive Officer of the Latino Community Foundation awarded a grant of $10,000 to The Unity Council. The grant is part of the Latino Community Foundation’s Nuestro Futuro Fund for Latino-led organizations that are equipped to provide legal aid, defend immigration rights, and/or support youth civic and political engagement. The Latino […]

The Unity Council is looking for artists to design our 2017 Día de Los Muertos Festival Poster. This year’s theme is “Life, Art, Oakland.” The winning artist will receive a *cash prize* and a free festival t-shirt. FRUITVALE and EAST OAKLAND artists are strongly encouraged to apply! SUBMISSIONS DUE AUGUST 1, 2017 ENTRY SPECIFICATIONS: Please […]

When: June 20, 2017 * 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM Where: Google Code Next at the Fruitvale Transit Village, 3340 E. 12th Street, Suite 101, Oakland, CA 94601 Click to RSVP! We are very excited to partner with Google in the launch of FREE digital training for minority businesses in Oakland! As a business owner, you will receive […]

Felipe Legaspi is an 8th-grade student at Bret Harte Middle School and a proud member of the Latino Men and Boys (LMB) program. A week from his 8th-grade graduation, The Unity Council staff met Felipe to talk about his future plans and his experience in the LMB program. It was very exciting to hear about […]