Fruitvale Avenue and Foothill Blvd got a little bit more beautiful last week thanks to local youth employed in summer jobs! Askara Helms (left) is a junior at Oakland Technical High school. He has been working with Youth Employment Partnership (YEP) for about 3 years now. “I recommend this program because it keeps you busy and active […]
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What Do Teenagers Say About OYE?
“I like this program because it gives teens a chance to do something rather than just sitting around at home all day.” – De’Ojanae Phillips, OYE Participant I had the pleasure of interviewing a few of this year’s OYE (Oakland Youth Engaged) program participants. OYE is a program that helps youth develop leadership skills by […]
Día de los Muertos Poster Art Announced
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, […]
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 […]
