“Me gusta bailar, aunque hay veces que nada mas puedo bailar los ojos” –Francisco Daza When asked why he celebrated Mother’s Day at The Senior Center, Francisco Daza, told The Unity Council’s staff, “Because I like dancing, even though sometimes, the only things that that seem to be able to dance are my eyes.” Francisco […]
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Successful East Bay Gives Fundraiser Nets $20,000
On May 4th, 2017, The Unity Council participated in East Bay Gives, a coordinated day of giving hosted by the East Bay Community Foundation. With a goal of $15,000, The Unity Council staff worked hard to get our community to donate to help us reach our goals. Douglas Parking, a local company, chipped in $5,000 […]
Douglas Parking: an Oakland Grown Philanthropic Leader
Not much in Oakland has survived since 1930, so it’s hard to believe that a family-owned and operated, Oakland-based company not only thrives to this day, but has since expanded into eight other states! Douglas Parking, the ubiquitous blue “P” seen on signs from Walnut Creek to San Mateo, with the vast majority in downtown […]
Meet a Fruitvale Merchant: Equinox Party Supply
Elsy Gomez is the proud business owner of Equinox, a one-stop-shop for all events and parties in the Fruitvale. Like many of the more than 400 entrepreneurs in the Fruitvale, Elsy is an immigrant from Ecuador and single mother. Elsy found the tools and resources she needed to thrive through working with the Fruitvale Business Improvement […]
Late Night Happy Hour for East Bay Gives
Join The Unity Council for a late night Happy Hour for East Bay Gives! WHERE: Caña Cuban Parlor & Cafe WHEN: May 4th, 9-11 PM WHY: We can win $3,000 if we have the most donors between 10pm – 11pm. So, to make it fun, we decided to gather everyone together to end East Bay Gives […]
Join us for Neighbors Appreciation Day!
What: Open House & Dinner When: Friday, April 21, 5-7 PM Where: 1900 Fruitvale Ave. Oakland CA. 94601 The Unity Council would like to recognize our Fruitvale neighbors by hosting an open house at our Community Resource Center on 1900 Fruitvale Ave. on Friday, April 21 from 5 to 7 PM Come and meet our […]
