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 […]
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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 […]
For Rent: Loft at the Fruitvale Village!
Looking For Convenience? Look No Further than the Fruitvale Village! Wonderful 2 bed/ 2 bath LOFT available. The loft unit features granite counter tops, two spacious wooden spiral stairs, high ceiling with views over the Fruitvale Bart station and Plaza, hardwood floors, and lots of light. Apartments located in a very vibrant, multi-cultural environment, and […]
The Unity Council’s Tax-Prep Site Featured on NPR
Contrary to some belief, immigrants of all statuses pay millions of dollars in federal taxes every year. National Public Radio (NPR) approached our organization to learn more about this myth-busting fact and on Tax Day they published a radio story on their nationally syndicated show, Morning Edition. Each year our VITA site helps hundreds of families […]
State Farm Awards $25,000 at VITA Site
Three representatives of State Farm Insurance visited The Unity Council’s VITA site on April 6th, 2017, to award a check of $25,000. CEO Chris Iglesias accepted the generous award, surrounded by staff and interns from the Workforce Development department. The grant award was presented by State Farm’s Oakland territory Agency Field Leader, and Unity Council […]
