Introducing the official 2016 Día de Los Muertos Poster art, created by Jessica Dominguez! “I’m a HUGE believer in the power of community and the importance of staying connected to our roots, our traditions, and our cultura. I also LOVE El Día de Los Muertos; it’s my favorite Mexican holiday, and I love the imagery, […]
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Boys & Men of Color (BMoC) Career Summit registration now open!
The Invest in Youth: Pathways to Success Boys and Men of Color Career Summit will provide boys and men of color (BMoC) between the ages of 18 to 29 with opportunities to interview with employers, connect to community resources, and participate in career preparation and leadership development training! The event is open to ALL young […]
Housing Authority of City of Alameda Waitlist Open
The City of Alameda Housing Authority has opened the waitlist for site-based low-income housing within the city limits of the City of Alameda as of June 16th, closing June 27, 2016 at 9:59am. Housing applications are open to seniors, general public, and low income families. To assist you more efficiently you will need the following […]
We Launched a New Website!
Welcome to our new and improved website! Now learning about The Unity Council and accessing services is easier than ever for our clients and for our community. The entire website can be translated by Google translate in multiple languages. Programs are intuitively organized under the main “What We Do” menu link, and are also listed […]
$400 Raised at SomaR Bar for Latino Men & Boys
Over 50 people showed up to support the Latino Men & Boys program on Wednesday, June 15th, at SomaR Bar in downtown Oakland. Dozens of program partners, supporters, and Unity Council staff showed up, and patrons were able to buy rounds for family and friends knowing they were raising a glass for a good cause. SomaR […]
Dia de los Muertos Poster Contest
The Unity Council is looking for artists to design our Día de los Muertos Festival Poster. This year’s theme will be Nuestras Raíces: El Poder de La Comunidad (Our Roots: The Power of the Community). Selection Panel: Chris Iglesias, CEO of The Unity Council Zuleyka Jinks, Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer of A2Z Media Group Mayra […]