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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Meet Armando Hernandez, Community Programs Director
Armando joined The Unity Council almost two years ago. Starting as the Director of Workforce Development, Armando’s position recently transitioned to the Director of Community Programs, a new consolidation of programs which includes the Latino Men & Boys Program (LMB), Youth Workforce, Oakland Youth Engaged, and the Career Center. All of these programs work together […]
Help Your Child Be Kindergarten Ready!
Transitions are not easy, especially for young children. That is why we asked The Unity Council’s Head Start experts to help us compile five strategies to help children be kindergarten ready. Encourage independence: Your little one will be away from you for a couple hours, and they need to feel confident doing things on their […]
10 Things to Do This Summer: The Fruitvale Edition
1.Experience the Fruitvale Night Markets! Enjoy music, kids’ activities and live performances at Avenida de La Fuente every second and fourth Thursday of the month. The markets only happen during the summer, so make sure to stop by soon. 2. Enjoy a mangonada at Nieves Cinco de Mayo! There is nothing better to cool down […]
