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From Radical Imagination to Solidarity in Action

Watch a critical conversation co-hosted by the African American and Latino Alliance and The Unity Council as we celebrate five years of Black-Brown unity and honor Cesar Chavez’s life. Closing remarks provided by Chief Executive Officer Chris Iglesias. Participants & […]... Read More ➞

Are you interested in a career as an early childhood education teacher?

The Unity Council’s Department of Children and Family Services is sponsoring eligible participants for Chabot College’s Early Childhood Education classes. This program not only helps students prepare for future courses taught in English but also enables them to acquire the […]... Read More ➞

225 Sneeze Guards Distributed to 90 Businesses Throughout Fruitvale

To help reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Fruitvale, our Business Improvement District team distributed more than 225 sneeze guards to more than 90 locally-owned, small businesses throughout the neighborhood last month.   The sneezeguards, donated by the City of Oakland’s Office of Economic & Workforce Development were assembled and distributed throughout the […]... Read More ➞

Are you looking for a job? We can help!

Do not stress about the resume, job search, and interview. The Unity Council’s Fruitvale Neighborhood Career Center can help you search and apply for a job! How?: Virtual Job Readiness Workshops When? Ongoing – click on the sign-up button below […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council Adds Second Food Distribution Day in Partnership with Mission Food Hub

Each week, nearly 1,000 Fruitvale families and seniors wait in line at the Fruitvale Transit Village to receive bagged groceries at no cost. Over the last few months, the distribution line continues to grow. To help fill the gap, we’ve […]... Read More ➞

Stop Asian Hate

The Unity Council stands in solidarity with our AAPI community members – our employees, our clients, our neighbors – and commits to upholding our value of equity: that all people have the right to be free from violence and to […]... Read More ➞

Open-air Clinics for CA Small Business Covid-19 Relief Grant

Do you need help applying to the CA small business Covid-19 relief grant? The Fruitvale BID Business Services Team will be assisting applicants to fill out their California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant applications and assisting with questions about the next […]... Read More ➞

Over $75 million in COVID-19 Rent Relief for Contra Costa County Tenants and Landlords – Application Period Opens Today

Starting March 15, 2021, Contra Costa County tenants and landlords impactedby COVID-19 can apply for assistance from the COVID-19 Rent Relief program. Over $75 millionis Contra Costa County’s allocation of federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program funds fromthe Consolidated Appropriations Act […]... Read More ➞

The Unity Council Celebrates International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities. […]... Read More ➞

From Head Start Child to Program Leader: Meet Rosie Jara, Associate Director for Data & Compliance

Rosie Jara’s journey to The Unity Council first started nearly 30 years ago as a young child enrolled in the program. Today, she is a leader behind the same program that gave her the encouragement to learn and thrive.  “I’ve always felt at home and connected to Head Start,” Jara said. […]... Read More ➞